By Sara Beth Williams–
The troubled Sunrise Mall property has accumulated nearly $2 million in outstanding code enforcement fines, according to new figures released by the city during the recent State of the City address.
As of Nov. 3, Sunrise Mall majority owner Namdar Realty Group has accrued $1,762,183 in unpaid violations tied to deteriorating site conditions and ongoing noncompliance issues.
City officials confirmed that fines began accruing in July 2024, following initial abatement notices issued to address a range of property maintenance problems. In a statement Friday, the city clarified that, although Namdar briefly brought the property into compliance in December 2024, violations resumed in April 2025, leading to new abatement notices and the continuation of daily penalties. Additional fines were triggered by health and safety violations identified during an interior inspection of the mall in May.
According to the city, the fines reflect multiple categories of recurring violations. These include poorly maintained landscaping visible from public areas, significant weed accumulation, ongoing litter and debris, graffiti, unsecured vacant buildings, and inoperable vehicles left on site.
Each day a violation remains unaddressed results in additional fines, which have compounded over time due to prolonged noncompliance.
To date, the city said Namdar Realty has paid only $7,780 toward the fines, with the last payment made in March 2025.
Namdar Realty Group, a New York–based firm known for purchasing struggling malls nationwide, acquired a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in December 2018, and then acquired another portion in 2020, which was home to Macy’s at the time.
The property has declined significantly over the years, with less than two-dozen businesses remaining in a mall according to a count by staff at the end of July. The mall property can reportedly house 120 tenants.
After completing a comprehensive inspection of the interior and exterior of the mall with the help of Sacramento County, and Metro Fire District officials, the city issued Namdar a “Notice to Abate.” Due to the ongoing neglect, the city filed a lawsuit against Namdar in mid-July.
The Sunrise Mall property spans just under 100 acres and is currently divided into seven separate parcels owned by five different entities, which has caused confusion and complications for redevelopment of the site.
Namdar currently owns a 25-acre parcel where the core mall building stands and two 12-acre parcels home to Goodyear Tires, and the buildings which formerly housed Macy’s Men’s and Macy’s Women’s.
The remaining portions of the mall property are controlled by Ethan Conrad Properties, JCPenney, Red Robin, and Antioch Street LP.
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