The Public Defense of the State of São Paulo believe the buildings should be reformed and destined to poor families, since they are located in a special zone of social interest, though the price of the apartments in such an area like the city center would be high. A local judge ordered the demolition not to take place, until the merits of the action is judged. The companies responsible for bringing the building down were already hired since April 2010, awaiting only the end of the law processes. Currently, the intention is to build a square where the buildings stand. The square is supposed to be part of Dom Pedro II Park, although it has also been suggested that a day care or a garage should be built. Local merchants prefer the garage instead of the square, claiming that the garage would be used by visitors of the Municipal Market. Through the last decades, the building became more and more deteriorated. Most of the windows are broken and the external walls are covered with graffiti. Locals claim the building is also visited by crack addicts. Edifício São Vito and its neighbor Mercúrio were demolished in 2011. References 1959 establishments in Brazil 2011 disestablishments in Brazil Buildings and structures completed in 1959 Buildings and structures demolished in 2011 Skyscrapers in São Paulo Demolished buildings and structures in Brazil Former skyscrapers Residential skyscrapers in Brazil