100 Year Old Sign REMOVED?!😤

[@Dewdrop365]

I'm honestly upset that they painted over it. I feel like it should've been repurposed into half apartments and half historical stuff. The sign DEFINITELY shouldn't have been painted over.

[@robloxplayzurmom3181]

I think they should of re-painted the logo like on top of the original thing, and like re-paint it

[@HughMadBro]

I'm mad also 🥺🤦🏼‍♀️

[@PeetMontzingo]

update: the postmates ads sides changed to “💙” and “dtla”

[@aleiseculver3152]

Haha 😎 cool I hope you see this if you do reply please ❤️

[@sarahschouveller1993]

Yes! I saw Cameron Grants tweet about the "💙" ... I think it looks really dumb on the side of the hotel

[@lindalindhorst219]

I just noticed this yesterday when I was in town looking around the outside of the hotel. I knew something felt off! If they are going to keep the signage up outside, you'd think that huge painted one should stay up too.

[@the.secretlife.oflris]

😊wow hi peet

[@neeks.di.schuyler]

dtla.. downtown la? is that what it stands for?

[@angelawilkinson]

I hope they do get fined for painting over it 😡. If they intended to put posters up, they could have just put them over the sign not destroyed it. It's only ever about money 🤬. Thank you Peet for keeping us all up to date with it . Oh & for all the excellent videos ☺️ xx

[@randomkid628]

they aren't posters, they painted them

[@BeanBeanMcBean3000]

Bruh so they didn’t even move it, they straight up painted over it. So it’s gone forever. They could have kept it as a historical artefact but noooooo, that would have been too much effort wouldn’t it?

[@angelawilkinson]

@@randomkid628 they painted over the Cecil sign first then put the poster up

[@AmandaDixson]

They won't. It's not illegal.

[@Legitt08]

No I have they get sued by the city of LA.

[@aliciabrewer9444]

They shouldn’t changed history, they shouldn’t have painted over that sign. I’m glad you keep us updated about that hotel…🙂👍

[@chelsea_1623]

It’s illegal that they changed it

[@mathiasseed9629]

I tottaly agree

[@ShadowlikesMC]

Yeah

[@IdoStuff655]

Jorja

[@traceybenna3785]

@@chelsea_1623 ,l agree .l also think 🤔, all those statues being torn down ,was illegal. It was apart of America History

[@denisegordon8211]

Pete thank you so much. My son is 26...struggles with many things..ADHD..Autism..depression...and now being told bi-bolar..(not sure about that last one!)...I will ck into the website you suggested He lives at home..can't motivate..major social anxiety..but soooooo smart and funny and creative!! I just want so much to help him unlock all that wonderfulness inside of him. You gave me some hope. Thank you!!

[@lidapaolabarreracardozo8789]

¡Gracias!

[@_not_ur_friend_XoXo]

3000000😮 ur rich btw hola

[@lizzmorales7550]

Me and my husband passed by the Cecil hotel yesterday and that’s what my husband pointed out to me, he said hey look they took down the Cecil hotel sign, and I also felt a bit angry!

[@BokuNoDensetsuNoHoshi]

I am also angry

[@marilynschmidt6400]

Aww I've never been to America but thought if I did I'd go and visit this historical landmark. Does anyone know exactly how many people have died here?

[@marilynschmidt6400]

@@madeline2484 yeah nah that didn't answer my question. Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand

[@marilynschmidt6400]

@@madeline2484 Guess I should ask my sister who is a F/A for Emirates since she knows the smallest country in the world.

[@lolll7526]

@@marilynschmidt6400 suprisingly only 16 people have died there

[@kingred9988]

They changed history to make the wall say “Hot Chicken”!🤣🤣🤣

[@grim.reaper470]

@Bait Police ikr I can't believe it's finally here, best comeback from MrBeast fartnite ever

[@stopcyberbullying2138]

​​@Bait Police bro we are talking about something which is harm to lives and ur just sending random youtube video link saying that it's finally here. What is wrong with youtube comments these days

[@DanielZ-nv2zg]

This sign isn’t just a hotel sign, it’s a legacy made by you Peet.

[@iquityoutubecause]

#BOTS SUCK

[@eveduplessis596]

True

[@JustMe-ub9yo]

No it's not. It's a legacy made by HISTORY. not this kid

[@HarleyLilo1988]

No sorry. This hotel was a legacy way before him.

[@Vroomvroom5]

@@JustMe-ub9yo shut up stop hating be for I report you

[@samiko6091]

You can't remove/lock emergency exits... they're meant to be exits! At least the sign survived to the day cameras and the net. We have a record of it :)

[@tabytastick]

Indeed, Triangle Shirtwaist Co. fire.

[@AmandaDixson]

They can if they are not up to code.

[@Caitydid561]

@@AmandaDixson Only if they're in the midst of fixing and updating those exits to be up to code. There must be an emergency exit available at all times.

[@Kellykittymom]

I agree with you 1000% it's really rediculous that's happening. To bad. Unfortunately, hate to say it, but for the kind of people they're renting to, it's probably a lot of overdosing going on. Sad. Congratulations on your book. That's great!!! Always great to see your videos Pete!!

[@TheBestiesForLife1]

The kind of people, lmfao.

[@supervillainnova8352]

They are being fined for more than 4 million dollars for the sign alone. From what I have gathered in my own searches is that, they are not getting away with it, but they are trying to do as they please to make money yes. He bought the place for like 30 mil. And spent over 100 mil in renovations alone in 2017. The extent of the historical damages need to be recorded, documented and brought to court to get the final verdict. But they haven’t even started with the case, because “they can’t get in to asses the damages. Private property right? Just like everything else they need warrants and permission to go inside. I’m sure if the people make more noise about this the process can move faster. I don’t think they should be able to do such things with historical buildings. I think if renovations are in order then a historian and official one, should be hired and sent in to review what they want to change BEFORE they change anything. But sadly… this is why we got. I wonder if anyone will protest against this change. It goes against ALL historical laws set to preserve our history. Enough of our history has not only been destroyed but a lot goes untold. But yeah, that’s where they are at now. Honestly….. can’t we sue the owner for making such changes? If enough people do so…. Maybe we can get the changes made to bring it back to its historical stature. No money would be rewarded, but I think the hotel should belong to a museum. That way people can always go see it. The extra rooms can be used as viewing areas for the guests, like different scary haunting themes to go on each floor. Telling you through stories about other haunting places out in the world. I think that would be really cool.

[@AnonymousBelle562]

This isn’t the first time LA County has used a historical landmark that’s known to be haunted, and turned it into low income housing. There’s low income housing at the old Metro Hospital, in Norwalk, I lived there for 11 years. Had many similar issues, no security cameras, high increase of emergency vehicles, dangerous windows, windows without screens etc. If Peet, or maybe someone else has more questions, I’m willing to talk, but I probably don’t want my face shown on camera.

[@andreah6175]

Same scenario in Wi in the historical school building Im at. Most of us concluded its all about the money they get & dont even have budgets to sustain employees need or even supplies. It would be a dump if few of us didn't clean the whole thing every week or so.

[@CaffeinatedCatLady]

Unbelievable!! That sign was iconic!! Unless they think removing the landmark will magically make people forget that it’s the Cecil

[@theladyinblack3055]

If they’re asking you for footage of things that they don’t have camera coverage of, can you work out a deal with them? In exchange for your videos, they allow you access to the building? It seems to me that would be beneficial to both of you. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@elistafford5628]

Can we start a petition for pete to just straight up own the hotel? 😂 here are my reasons. 1.) he’s the only one that cares about its history 2.) hes already chief of surveillance 😂

[@titanicexpert]

I own it it's not for sale

[@Fearlesscandy1991]

@@titanicexpert well let Pete in then!

[@xXIronPeachesXx]

This guy needs the deed I'm in agreement. I think if we all donate we could probably get him the funds XD

[@irinbarbhuiya8077]

What funny eli Stafford

[@devon_morgan]

“Chief of Surveillance”, LOL, love that!! 😂

[@camgoss3843]

Got nothing but Love for you and the Fam Pete💯💯💚💚💚

[@melindagibson8606]

You're so awesome and I just love how much you care about The Cecil and life in general! Love your videos so much!!

[@TheyCallMeAlfredo07]

Ah yes. Let's mess around (paint over sign) with a potentially haunted building with a bad history. That'll go well.

[@GenXhorseGirl]

It's good you are documenting all this!

[@rosiec1974]

They should never have painted over the sign. As for the emergency exit to the roof.. they need to leave it incase of fire in the lower levels..but they should make it harder for suicides to occur.

[@AmandaDixson]

Legally they do not need that as a fire exit; it was not up to code, and most highrise buildings do not allow access to the roof that way.

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

I was SO disappointed!! Removing it was erasing a part of history & it looks like absolute garbage now. I’m sure they get paid by the companies who’s ads they’ve slapped up there. That’s most likely why they did it. So gross

[@paulinahys]

Wow Peet.. that was great add of your book 🤣🤣 100% Your style.. never seen that before😄🤭❤️

[@karen81681]

Thanks for the update! One of the most haunted places in America! You're a Genius!👌 Great theories and ideas!🥰 I'd never move into that building!😬😳 and I'm a Paranormal researcher/investigator!😬

[@lisahinton9682]

Holy freaking moly. Just noticed you recently passed 6-million subscribers. Gracious, man, that's fantastic! Good for you!

[@longbeachhippy694]

I am part of the crew rehabing the inside. During covid, your all night live streamz, i was there daily. Btw,glad yu got yur drone back. Btw, i have numbers, doorknobs,etc.

[@d_19825]

Peet, your very inspiring and your videos are amazing!! You deserve all the subscribers and likes 👍 💖

[@gilliankoivu9145]

What a great video Pete. ☺ Congratulations on your book. Yay.

[@arminpeterson1762]

I enjoy the videos, very creative! A suggestion learned in college TV broadcasting is when doing various backgrounds (video or otherwise) with you in the foreground, use yellow light(s) up & behind you with a broadcast blue or green screen. The colors will reflect on your head & shoulders making you partially or tottaly disappear. A yellow overhead casting a highlight on your head & shoulders. This will cancels the reflected blue or green light from the backdrop preventing you from fading in/out of you. Avoid wearing clothes that have those 2 colors or those areas will disappear revealing the image. Those 2 colors are specific for chroma keys, matts, etc. They're usually not used in fabrics used in clothing manufacturing. Keep up the great work. There is more info online & youtube. God bless!

[@marissamarie6624]

I swear my dream is to meet you just once!!!! I know I'm a nobody so it will never happen and I don't have the money to come see or meet you but maybe one day!!! Peace and much love to you and your family. I watch you everyday! I always watch through and watch every ad all the way through haha I can't do much but at least I can do that 😊 tell your mom I said hi! I swear the mom we all wish we had!!!! Especially me I grew up in foster care so the first video I saw of y'all I was addicted lol YOU.ARE.AMAZING!

[@faychel8383]

If you’re ever looking to do longer videos more often on here, I have to say you have a skill for editing and telling a story while informing your audience in a condensed fashion. High quality vid 👍

[@Channel66678]

Can you please make long KZbin videos, like this, I miss them. You're such a fantastic story teller!

[@stfuporfavor9102]

I live all the way in Detroit by Eloise & when I learned about skid row over a decade ago & learned about the housing crisis in California my first and only thought was why aren't they utilizing the hotel to help the homeless. We have homeless people in Detroit but we have too many vacant homes whole neighborhoods-vacant the majority are legally unlivable but people stay where they need to stay and no one owns these vacant houses. So it's nothing as severe as it is in LA. It breaks my ❤️

[@LuzMaria95]

smh 🤦🏽‍♀️ that was a piece of history regardless of how grim it is

[@Luckyduck82180]

Imagine how beautiful that hotel would be if they restored it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

It's the bad location though

[@AmandaDixson]

Right?! That's the first thing that came into my head. I believe that's what the new owner has been planning. Unfortunately- I don't think he's going to keep it as the Cecil.

[@AmandaDixson]

@@ReticulatingSplines_ The thing about that, is if you clean up the buildings and put businesses in that neighborhood that create foot traffic; it will change. Skid row has been really bad practically my whole life, and that avenue used to be a highlight of that area. I know it's a mess down there, but if everyone banded together for a more positive community, I'm sure it would change for the better. The homeless need resources not ridicule.

[@Rosemarielattuga]

Yeah but there are still all those cases With the spirit’s still roaming around there

[@Caitydid561]

@@AmandaDixson Because it's now a historical landmark, the new owner can't rename the Cecil again. It has to stay the Cecil Hotel (and now Apartments). That's why they only added the word apartments to the name instead of changing it again.

[@Bcuchra]

We love this type of content! Please make more of it!!!

[@perfectworld9651]

please tell me it wasn't painted, just put a label over it 😢 if this happened in a smaller town with a historic building/home, there would be fine upon fine 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kelleywillis3789]

It was painted over. Peet showed actual footage of them painting over it a couple months ago. ☹️☹️☹️

[@shamelesshussy]

This video literally shows them painting it…

[@NewZealandStar]

Hi Peet! Love all of your vids! Watching from lil ol New Zealand. You are so adorable and I just LOVVVVEEEEE your mom. She amazing. You all are. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@carmenserrano1541]

Amo amo amo la manera en que haces contenido para tus videos y vlogs. Tienes a una humilde fan ❤❤❤

[@nancylockwood40]

You have the most beautiful family. Much love from Dayton, Tennessee…… I so wanted to visit that motel 🙄🙄🙄🙄 I never get what I want lol

[@teresaeskra]

Congratulations on getting 6 million subs! 👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🎉

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💕good video, peet. Continue on your road on getting the giant gold play button

[@titanicexpert]

I have had a play button for over 3 years

[@beckscald3855]

I found your channel due to the Cecil videos. It is sad when any historical building changes etc. It's interesting why so much negative energy is around that hotel. It does make sense why it's haunted to be honest. It has a lot of issues but it's an interesting place for sure.

[@vanessahenry7238]

WOW! I know they said they were trying to improve the place but seems Los Angelas has been knocking down every historic landmark they can in the name of progress! The doughnut you see in Ironman was moved to save it! But a lot of iconic places have been knocked down - this is why when I hear that they made one a registered historic place, I ask "Yeah how long will that last?" This is sad but not at all surprising! What I hope they do is if it is low income, that the company does keep up the building!

[@YIPPEEE3]

In case you guys don’t know who Elisa Lam is,she was visiting the Cecil hotel. She was in the elevator clicking random buttons,which no one knows why. It’s almost as someone was chasing her,but she has bipolar something (I don’t know the name I’m sorry) And she didn’t take her medications. So I’m pretty sure she was hallucinating. Now this part is interesting. Some people from the hotel started complaining about the water being weird color,and funny taste. So the employees went to check it out. They opened the lid,and found Elisa Lam dead in the tank. Now since she was hallucinating,she probably thought to “hide” in the water tanks,to get away from the “chasing person” Now I’m sorry this is very long,but I tried my best to explain 😂

[@Dawa_LOL]

It okay you must have done a lot of researching or writing / typing

[@YIPPEEE3]

@@Dawa_LOL I did too much research,to the point where anytime I think of Elisa’s death,I am terrified lol

[@ChiaroScuroHealing]

I was just thinking I'm so emotionally invested in this building, I'm actually sad that they painted over the original logo😢 Of course you made a video for that. It's an energy thing, and I hate to speak it but until the energy is healed I don't see the happenings changing. The spirits didn't cross over for a reason. Merch is a great idea for another stream of income.

[@teresaeskra]

Heyyy, I absolutely loved watching this, I loved hearing about the history of the hotel, I do think it's kinda dumb for them to remove the old sign, since it is part of the hotels history.

[@thirtythreeteam]

Maybe it’s a American Horror Story type of thing, really cool love the information you provided and the way you present it can’t get any smoother than that.

[@lisafarrawell9991]

CONGRATZ ON GETTING ON AUSSIE NEWS! WE LOVED YOUR PREFORMANCE ON THERE! IM UR BIGGEST FAN, LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING VICKIE AND YOU! MUCH LOVE FROM AUSSIEEEEEEE

[@cristalcorrales9964]

The Texas Tech poster in the back! Ayee

[@IvanFoxDrift]

its funny how u stuck so many drones in there 😂

[@PeetMontzingo]

miss that series😭

[@clairemacauliffecarroll263]

Hi Pete. I'm new to your channel. I'm from Ireland so I only knew about Cecil Hotel 🏨 from the number of murderers that have been there and of course the Lam case, however I never knew it was located in Skid Row. It's amazing the place has not been burned down by notorious gangs or just left to fall apart. Goes to show you there's more to Skid Row than what you hear. The locals were probably afraid of the hotel

[@shawnleprechaun482]

I swear one of these days if you end up in a video pulling the mask off someone, and they say I would have gotten away with it too if it hadn't been for that meddlesome kid, I won't at all be surprised 😅

[@arham_.knowEDITS]

Big fan dude!Have been watching you for 1 year!!Big fan and 86th comment! Yay!

[@mimis3940]

Sometimes the emergency responders will talk to you about what's happening. It would be worth checking what fire houes is near and talk to the fire fighters them selves

[@mus6179]

Still can't believe they took the old sign off for chicken and now that add is gone lol thx for the info peet

[@steelsheen]

there was a hotel within the hotel?? 🤪 and there are tenants renting too on the lower floors? sheesh.... oh and remember that fire recently Pete, you said some girl's car blew up.... da fuq how did that happen huh? 👀 sounds like the spirits aren't happy with the changes and they are expanding their boundaries beyond the walls of the hotel. 👀

[@emmajane9403]

Peet you had 45k when I first subbed wtf you're and nearly 6 1/2 million.. Well done, you deserve it ❤️

[@RAMIIIREZ99]

Just found your channel. And this videos are interesting af bro. Good shit !!

[@isabellavalencia8026]

How dare they!!! Thankyou for telling us, pete

[@mountup716]

Omg ❤️❤️❤️ the ending n you obviously 😂

[@TonyG75]

Hello ! Peet always so exited to see you dude, and Hear the news that happend to the hotel. It´s insane what thay hade done to the sign.!

[@BernardoFagot]

That hoodie is Sick, I love it!

[@elizabethcouvillion8237]

Sell them your videos to them for a high price. That will teach them . How dare they not liking you. I'm soo glad that I was able to see it in person this past March. That's F@#$Ed up that their Covering that. Hope don't don't get away with it. Love ❤️ you Pete.

[@SilverDivaFxx]

I love watching your videos Peet, history videos,funny videos or my fav the family videos.🥰

[@heidimarie1198]

5 million dollar fine but also they must return the sign to its original state. Well that is if it was in the UK. Not sure about over there. Then they would have Surveyors come out and inspect the rest ( at their cost ) to see what else they fudged up. Costs could rack up quick for them if that is the case.

[@amberandej]

Lmao I was like oh what a cute book!!!….. my camera died. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Stephanie-qm8rp]

I thought that buildings weren’t allowed to have windows that could open (aside from emergency exits) above a certain height That makes since right?

[@samiko6091]

Erm... where would you get the book in UK when it's out? I donate books to the library every year in memory of my niece Lily 😃

[@M4captain16]

Also wtf this hotel is so creepy stuff has happened and still is?!? also i love when you talk about this ur voice is soothing

[@danasandoval1953]

So im watching an old episode of Deal or No Deal and your mom is on here 😳😳 Also shes scolding Magic Johnson on here. Shes so adorable. I love your mom

[@capealio]

Like 1k! Awesome! Thanks for sharing this Peet

[@beige1079]

This could easily become a Netflix show, literally just you talking and showing us short clips of random places

[@adrianat5797]

Congratulations Peet, on your publishing your book and honestly my opinion it’s better to be remolding our city we really need it plus they didn’t Diminished the building Cecil Hotel, so it’s still their it would be very expensive too close it up for business I think 🤔 it looks better new look different outlook! Were I live at they remodeled the outside of the liquor store it’s very uplifting when I pass by there especially in this times we are living in we need a different outlook.. 📚 🥰💙

[@cristalhenson95]

I can't believe they took it off!!!!!

[@yourfavebandito]

why am I watching these videos before I go to bed… 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅

[@Meredythe]

Yeah so I'm a huge fan of yours, bought tickets to your comedy show in Cambridge Mass at Sonia today and we can't get in because no one is there. Drove a few hours too, hoping nothing happened, but this is quite a surprise. I was taking my 14 yr old daughter for her birthday. I have a disappointed daughter 😔

[@a-zlinguistics5646]

Thank you for covering this story of the Cecil Hotel.

[@TheLmay0890]

Them not closing exits and removing ladders probably as to do with fire code to be honest- each room has to have 2 ways out in the event of a fire or other emergency

[@samsam2517]

You are right! Otherwise it would be a death trap

[@Hiforest]

Hotels I've stayed in have had an alarm on the emergency exits to prevent guests from using them in a non emergency.

[@kimberlyromero7974]

Peet I know this has particularly hurt your heart. This is so sad I'm sorry. They can't take down what's really lurking inside though.

[@isabelleparise5607]

Can you imagine peet those big posters are way better thant to view the WATHER TANK LOL I would be so scard. Love all your videos you are the best. I think they wanted to match your pink posted message as a REMINDER LOL

[@anitakerse4119]

I absolutely love your hoodie 😍😍

[@truthbetoldparanormal]

Thank you for making these videos!! I would love to investigate the Cecil !!

[@donnaschwebel3536]

Hey there want to say love your videos on the Cecile hotel yes I sooo agree that really sucks that they covered up the Cecile sign !!! It is historic. I myself has been wanting to go see it in person and May give you a wave hello 🤗

[@traceybenna3785]

You shouldn't go to the Hinsdale House in New York and investigate. Not only is the house haunted but there are things in the woods that surround the old farmhouse, Cryptids . I love watching your videos with you and your mom. You two have a awesome relationship. That Tic Toc with you and your sister ,Dora, that was hysterical 🤣.

[@alexach.]

Loved the updates ❤️ Thanks

[@my2angels1]

I believe that it's the city's screw up. The city had the original Cecil Hotel sign in their records that was repainted in 1940's, not the more current one. I don't know how or if the city can reverse their error.

[@jooloomcgoo]

Wow what countries are in?

[@ABtheButterfly]

The Cecil Hotel sounds cursed as heck and I don't even believe in curses

[@Marko.official]

I just found something out about Elisa Lam I heard that a lot of people think that she was playing the elevater game.

[@barbj672000]

Great research on this Peet. Informative and well edited video.

[@straygamer5326]

*ANY NEW UPDATE FOR CECIL???*

[@iRunfastXC]

That was the greatest book promo I’ve ever seen

[@donnablatchford4828]

Please keep us updated, I’m aways watching from the 🇬🇧 Very interesting

[@SophSoph-13]

Watching from UK 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pineapple365]

Can we get rid of paint somehow like scrape it off so we can get the original sign back? Would that work?

[@golden_002]

I to write books but always afraid to send in and try to get published anywho love your vids and love love your shorts with your mom 😍 much love from Chicago keep it up kid

[@BoraRexhepi]

I HOPE THEY GET FINED FOR PAINTING OVER IT😡

[@Terra_Stara]

The emergency exit solutions you suggested may fall under the same laws you mentioned about historical landmarks and keeping them how they are. That being said, I have seen some clever work arounds in some historic districts, one of which being wardrobes and book shelves mounted to the windows so you can't fit by or jump. The emergency exits though I don't believe you can do anything really about, because A it is an emergency entrance and exit that needs access. And B to basically add a blockade of some kind to where the water pumps are you need some kind of papers and release like they got for the signs out front. And with all the outrage of the signs being redone with ads the housing for skid row may be a little uneasy with giving them the rights build on more.

[@straygamer5326]

*OH HOTEL CECIL HAS 3 APPARTMENTS* I DIDNT KNEW IT

[@Czarnasmierc741]

This is what a historical landmark don’t put your no good advertisements on it

[@Czarnasmierc741]

I’m sorry this doesn’t make any sense