Code Enforcement Update on Lindy’s Diner Collapse

Following the partial collapse of Lindy’s Diner on Monday, April 27, the City continues to assess the condition and long-term viability of the structure. Code Enforcement Division has completed its initial review of the Bliss Building, where the incident occurred, and is now seeking a second opinion from an independent structural engineer to verify its findings. Once that review is complete, the City will share the confirmed results with the public.

Additionally, asbestos testing was ordered by the City and has been finalized. The debris pile resulting from the collapse returned a negative result, however, asbestos was detected inside the remaining structure in portions of the piping and flooring adhesive. Appropriate safety measures are being taken to manage the hazardous materials.

The City’s Planning Department, through Code Enforcement, had been monitoring the property for several weeks because of structural safety concerns. Below is a timeline of the City’s response:

• Code Enforcement did an external inspection of Lindy’s Diner on March 20, 2026, after a local news channel contacted the Planning Department regarding a tip they had received.
• Between March 21 and April 10, Code Enforcement also received two separate complaints through the City’s 311 system from two different parties concerning the property.
• Those complaints along with the initial inspection prompted an additional inspection of the building on April 2.
• Findings from that inspection warranted a more in-depth inspection, which was conducted on April 20.
• Following the April 20 inspection, the property was red-tagged and issued an emergency shutdown order because of concerns the structure could collapse.
• On April 27, just after noon, a portion of the restaurant collapsed. City personnel responded to secure the area. A permit for debris removal was processed, and the debris was tested for asbestos as part of standard safety procedures.