Pittsburgh Mills Mall could go to sheriff's sale later this year
TARENTUM (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Mills Mall could be in jeopardy, as the township reports the owner owes $11.5 million in special assessment taxes.
According to Frazer Township, the mall will go up to sheriff's sale on Oct. 2 if the owner, Namdar, doesn't pay up.
Namdar purchased the mall in 2018. The company also owns several other retail properties across the country.
"I used to come up here during my childhood and I've seen it deteriorate over time. So it's not really surprising that it might go up for sale," said Addin Shaw, a New Kensington resident.
Shaw said there are only a handful of stores left open inside the mall, including Pittsburgh Mills Cinemas, The Corner Store, Bath & Body Works and a karate academy.
There is also a Panera Bread.
"Hopefully we're able to stay in business because we do make a lot of money over there," said Shaw, who works at Panera Bread.
Frazer Township said the property does not include Macy's.
The township sent KDKA-TV a statement saying, "The Township's position is that it is unfortunate that the situation has occurred that once again you have a mall owned by an absentee landlord that is neglecting their financial responsibility, their building, and the roads around the entire complex."
Shoppers on Wednesday said it's sad to see the mall swindle away over the years and hopes it doesn't turn into what's become an eyesore and now danger at the Century III Mall in West Mifflin after it closed.
"Hopefully in October if they have a sheriff's sell, somebody will come along and do something really nice for the community with it," said Carrie Hill, a Freeport resident.
The township said Namdar has until the sheriff's sale to pay up or the property will go up for bid. KDKA-TV reached out to Namdar for comment and has not heard back yet.
