Bangor Condemns Bangor Mall Over Code Violations

City signs posted on mall doors state the structure is unfit for human habitation or use after a legal dispute with owner Namdar Realty Group.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Retail

Bangor Condemns Bangor Mall Over Code Violations

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The City of Bangor has condemned the Bangor Mall, with signs posted on doors stating the structure is unfit for human habitation or use. Namdar Realty Group owes more than $2 million to the city and an insurance company after multiple lawsuits.

Why it matters

A judge found Namdar committed multiple code violations, including a leaking roof and a broken sewer line, and repairs ordered by the court have not been completed. A potential sale of the mall has stalled after a main financier withdrew, leaving the building's future uncertain for Bangor residents.

Namdar Realty Group owes more than $2 million to the city and an insurance company, and has not paid a $1.1 million fine as of August. Whether the owner can fund repairs or complete a sale remains unresolved.

The players

Namdar Realty Group

Namdar Realty Group is the owner of the Bangor Mall, which has faced multiple lawsuits and code violation findings over the property's condition.

City of Bangor

The City of Bangor is the municipal government that condemned the mall and has pursued legal action against the property owner.

The details

Signs were posted on dozens of doors around the mall, and code enforcement was on site Monday. Doorways connecting J.C. Penney and Dick's Sporting Goods to the rest of the mall were shut, while lights and arcade games inside remain on.

January: The former Sears wing was condemned and closed, and power was cut to that wing.
April: The city made its last filing in its lawsuits against Namdar.
August: Namdar had not completed court-ordered repairs or paid the $1.1 million fine.
Last month: A local developer's purchase of the mall stalled after a key investor departed.
November 2: Condemnation signs were seen posted on mall doors.

Market Landscape

The mall's decline has unfolded over more than two years as businesses dwindled and lawsuits accumulated, a pattern of aging retail properties losing tenants. The stalled sale and condemnation place the building among retail sites where ownership disputes are holding back redevelopment.

Shoppers should expect the condemned sections of the mall, including the shut doorways to J.C. Penney and Dick's Sporting Goods, to remain closed. Residents and nearby businesses may be affected by ongoing enforcement and the uncertain future of the building.

The takeaway

Aging malls facing unpaid fines and stalled sales can shift from a retail site to a safety problem quickly, so watch for city code notices in your area. Keep an eye on whether the building is repaired or sold before planning shopping trips there.