Overview
- Allegheny County DA Stephen Zappala said developer Steve Panko recently told him he has a pending transaction for the more than 90-acre site.
- Panko, identifying himself as owner of Brightside Real Estate, described a preliminary multi-use plan and said a fuller vision will be shared later in the spring.
- Zappala said Panko could not provide documentation or legal contacts to substantiate the deal when asked, and Moonbeam Capital did not respond to requests for comment.
- Demolition has reduced the complex to the former Sears building and deep foundation elements about 50 to 60 feet underground, with officials hoping to finish this spring.
- Current owners remain responsible for remaining teardown and repairs to the closed access road, and Zappala said Moonbeam still owes roughly $500,000 to West Mifflin subject to restitution.