Reading, PA – August 5, 2025 – State Sen. Judy Schwank has sent a formal letter to the owner of the Berkshire Mall requesting an update on the condition of the property and their long-term plans for the site.
Since Namdar Realty Group purchased the mall in 2020, the condition of the mall building and surrounding property have steadily declined. Signs of neglect are visible on the interior and exterior of the building and sink holes have caused large portions of the parking lot to be fenced off for months.
“The Berkshire Mall has been a fixture in our community for decades, and its continued deterioration is troubling,” Schwank said. “The current state of the property raises real questions about public safety and the owner’s willingness to invest in needed upkeep.”
In the letter, Schwank asks Namdar Realty Group to clarify the structural integrity of the building and provide transparency about their vision for the future of the mall.
“The people of Berks County deserve answers,” Schwank said. “This is not just an issue Wyomissing Borough should be left to deal with on their own. The condition of the Berkshire Mall impacts surrounding communities, and we all want to see it once again become a hub of activity. The further it falls into disrepair, the more difficult and costly the task of breathing new life into the property becomes for future developers.”
Schwank concluded the letter by urging the company to sell the property if it’s unable or unwilling to provide updates or make the investments needed to ensure safety. A copy of the letter can be viewed here.
Namdar Realty Group is also facing scrutiny for another mall it owns in Pennsylvania that has fallen into disrepair. The company was recently ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines for repeated codes and maintenance violations at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall.
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Berkshire Mall Letter