Public Works

Homekey at 5950 Long Beach Blvd

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Latest Updates - August 2024

The contractor mobilized in February 2024 and started with repairs of the interior rooms that have flooring wood rot, termite damage or other interior damage. Installation of new energy efficient lighting, plumbing and electrical is on-going for each room. Existing wood rot corridor flooring has been removed and new flooring is in underway. Towards the Long Beach Blvd. side the previous hotel lobby space is being rehabilitated to support on-site case management services.

Rehabilitation of the old hotel lobby space for new resident intake	Stucco repair after old wood rotted planter boxes were removed, new guardrails will be installed
Work on-going to replace wood rot in exterior building columns	Work on-going to replace wood rot at various locations

• March 2023 Update

  On March 26, 2024, the City of Long Beach celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, marking the beginning of renovations at 5950 Long Beach Boulevard. The City's contractor began selective demolition on exterior and interior portions of the building as a start to the full rehabilitation of the two buildings on-site and is scheduled to be completed, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by early 2025.
  
  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities.
  
  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.

Estimated Project Timeline

*Construction timeline is set barring unforeseen weather changes or other circumstances

Project Information

The Homekey at 5950 Long Beach Blvd Project transforms the former Luxury Inn into interim housing for people experiencing homelessness. This project is a part of the State's Project Homekey Program to provide municipalities funding to expand temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness by purchasing and rehabilitating existing properties, such as hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings, and more.

This project upgrades 73 units, common areas, and support facilities. All rooms will be renovated with new bathrooms, lighting, and upgraded fixtures including laundry facilities, microwaves, and refrigerators. This facility will also be outfitted with a new fire sprinkler system, drought tolerant landscaping, and ADA access improvements.

This project aims to:

• Address housing and homelessness
• Improve overall community safety for community members that are unhoused
• Improve ADA accessibility to safe housing

*Click Concept Photo Below for Larger View

Project Funding

This project is currently supported by the Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds through the Project Homekey Grants.

Project Contact

Tony Resendez, Project Management Officer | tony.resendez@longbeach.gov | (562) 570-6258
Steve Deonarine, Project Construction Manager | sdeonarine@koacorp.com | (951) 751-0783