# Influencer Cleans NYC Mailboxes, Sparks Street Art Debate

> New York artist SweetP removes graffiti from mailboxes, angering locals who say it erases street art history.
- Title: Influencer Cleans NYC Mailboxes, Sparks Street Art Debate
- Summary: New York artist SweetP removes graffiti from mailboxes, angering locals who say it erases street art history. YouTuber SweetP cleans NYC mailboxes of…
- Keywords: sweetp, nyc, street art, mailboxes, graffiti, tiktok, spectrum news ny1, entertainment, culture, Influencer, Cleans, Sparks
- Source: BuzzFeed — https://buzzfeed.com/annasgood/sticker-war-mailbox-nyc-artists-sweetp
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:19:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sweetp, nyc, street art, mailboxes, graffiti, tiktok, spectrum news ny1, entertainment, culture
## SweetP cleans NYC mailboxes
YouTuber SweetP removes graffiti and stickers from New York City mailboxes to prevent rust.
## Angry New Yorker confronts SweetP
A New Yorker called SweetP disrespectful to artists who painted mailboxes, saying it was a '**** you to me.'

> **** you to me
## SweetP explains mailbox rust
SweetP says graffiti causes rust on mailbox legs, which stops mailboxes from working for hundreds of people.
## Artist defends street art
An artist said SweetP erases history by removing stickers, which show how old mailboxes are in NYC.
## Mixed reactions to cleanup
Some say SweetP helps mailboxes, while others say he destroys street art history by removing stickers.
## SweetP continues cleanup
SweetP has cleaned mailboxes for 42+ days, facing divided opinions on his project.
## Key takeaway

YouTuber SweetP cleans NYC mailboxes of graffiti, sparking debate over preserving street art versus functional mailboxes.