I can see this being a closing temporary misunderstood rumor. I think there is a small section of streets of america that goes up against it that you can still walk up to and touch. I think this might be someone confusing they have to close it off while they finish demo and fix up the building for that section. Then again it could be a reason to remove it.. It's really hard to say as it's all the same building as scifi and abc and I can't see them needing that little corner for something else..
I do like the place but I have to be honest here, I rarely remember it's there or go into it when I see it. It was a nice hide from the heat in a nice comfy chair spot though