City Demolishes Abandoned Nuisance Buildings to Improve Safety in North Long Beach

City of Long Beach
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Above: City crews demolish a pair of nuisance buildings at 6020-6090 Long Beach Blvd. on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Long Beach, CA - On Monday, March 30, 2026, the City of Long Beach took special action to demolish two dilapidated buildings after the property owner failed to comply with multiple orders to address safety hazards on an abandoned lot that has been a neighborhood nuisance for years. The buildings at 6020-6090 Long Beach Blvd., just north of the 710 Freeway, were torn down and the lot cleared of trash to bolster safety in the area.

"Residents of every part of Long Beach deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods," Mayor Rex Richardson said. "The City has heard ongoing concerns about this property and provided the owner multiple opportunities to address them. With those efforts unsuccessful, we are stepping in to protect the surrounding community."

The City has followed a long and deliberate code enforcement process to address safety concerns at the two vacant buildings on the property, which were formerly a gas station and fast-food restaurant. City inspectors responding to community complaints first found the property to be in violation of safety ordinances in 2022, noting fire damage, broken windows and excessive weeds. In 2023, inspections in three separate months all resulted in citations sent to the owner. Follow-up inspections in 2024 noted progressive deterioration, including damaged plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, exterior doors that did not close properly, broken windows, graffiti and abundant weeds and trash.

The Long Beach Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation (BEAC) in July 2025 voted to give the property owner, Los Angeles-based Golcheh Developments and Investments, until Aug. 21, 2025, to rehabilitate or demolish the buildings.

After the deadline passed without significant or sustained improvements made by the property owner, and after exhausting all code enforcement options amid continued community complaints, the City moved forward with demolition to address the ongoing safety concerns. This project is expected to cost between $200,000 and $300,000, depending on project duration and complexity; the City intends to recoup all costs related to the demolition from the owner and pursue a lien on the property, which has entered foreclosure and will be sold at auction.

"My office heard the concerns of our residents loud and clear, and today we are taking decisive action," said Eighth District Councilwoman Tunua Thrash-Ntuk. "When a property owner repeatedly ignores their responsibility to the community and refuses to cooperate, the City must step in. We are taking this necessary step because the safety and well-being of the Eighth District is non-negotiable."

An estimated 250 abandoned lots exist within Long Beach city limits. The vast majority of them are privately owned and do not pose hazards to surrounding communities. When concerns do arise, more than 90% of owners do respond to City citations, demands to clean up a property or otherwise address public safety concerns. If an owner does not respond, or cannot be located, the City may declare that a property is in substandard condition and take necessary action to address safety concerns.

The demolition at 6020-6090 Long Beach Blvd. was a rare level of response. The decision to pursue demolition came as a firm but necessary step due to the property's location within a frequently used school route. The Code Enforcement Bureau will continue to work with Long Beach Fire and Police Departments to share information and identify locations of repeated nuisance calls - particularly sites where structure fires and criminal activity have been reported.

These Code Enforcement actions are part of the City's broader efforts to address issues at vacant lots and storefronts. On Oct. 8, 2024, the City Council directed the Community Development Department to develop amendments to the Municipal Code, closing loopholes and strengthening enforcement tools to address safety concerns and prevent blight from occurring at abandoned properties. Staff recommendations for those code amendments were approved by the City Council on Jan. 20, 2026.

The demolition is not expected to take longer than one week to complete. After the lot has been fully cleared, the property will be enrolled in the City's Vacant Lot Registry and monitored regularly until a new buyer develops it. Code Enforcement officials will make door-to-door visits in the neighborhood to inform residents about this action.

Learn more about Code Enforcement Bureau at longbeach.gov/LBCD/Enforcement.

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Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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