[3] It is unknown when the complex will open; development has been beset by financing problems related to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China.

[4][5][6] In late January-early February 2024, the building regained attention when at least 27 floors of multiple towers at the complex were tagged with graffiti.

[15][16][6] Contractor Lendlease suspended work until late March 2019, when it was announced that construction had resumed after nine active liens had been filed by subcontractors totaling US$98.6 million.

Lendlease also filed with the California Court of Appeals to invalidate the EB-5 loans altogether, claiming fraud and misrepresentation.

[22] In late December 2023, three taggers, Akua, Sour, and Castle, broke into the tallest building of Oceanside's three towers and spray painted their names across its floor to ceiling windows.

[23] Following the event, more members of Los Angeles’ graffiti community began to participate in tagging the skyscraper.

Soon after the tagging of Oceanwide Plaza, the Los Angeles City Council announced a cleanup campaign for the graffiti.

[25] On February 9, the Los Angeles City Council voted to bill Oceanwide approximately $4 million for expenses including graffiti removal and barrier reinforcement.