The Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, a 1.1-million-square-foot shopping center in Frazer Township that has spent years battling empty storefronts, pothole-riddled roads and mounting fines, is expected to land a new owner. Comstock Holding, a Virginia-based real estate developer, is lined up to take over the property, though the deal has not yet been finalized.
According to WTAE, the sale to Comstock still needs to be completed before any transfer of ownership becomes official. The station reports that Comstock plans to evaluate the property’s redevelopment potential once the deal closes, with the company stating it expects to present an initial vision and strategic framework to the Frazer Township Board in the first half of 2027. For now, though, specifics remain scarce: township officials told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, as cited by the station, that no plans for the Mills property have been disclosed.
Comstock, in a statement relayed by the outlet, said it intends to bring in planners, architects, engineers and community leaders to shape whatever comes next. We will evaluate the property’s redevelopment potential and expect to present an initial vision and strategic framework to the Frazer Township Board in the first half of 2027, the company said. Through partnering with planners, architects, engineers, and community leaders, we intend to design thoughtful redevelopment plans that create enduring assets and deliver long-term economic value, Comstock added.
A Mall That Has Shed Anchors and Tenants
The scale of the property underscores how big a project this could become. Comstock has agreed to purchase the 1.1-million-square-foot site, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times, which reports the developer plans to redevelop the long-struggling mall in Frazer Township. The 200-acre property was previously purchased by Namdar Realty Group in 2018 for $11 million, per PennLive…