Sunrise Mall Massapequa: Amazon Plan, Public Hearing & 2026 Updates

East Massapequa, Long Island | Updated November 9, 2026 | Originally published May 2022

What's happening to Sunrise Mall in Massapequa? The mall is now completely empty, and a proposed Amazon warehouse and delivery facility on part of the site is heading into a public hearing. That does not mean all 77 acres have a final plan. Here's what residents can actually confirm, what's still only proposed, and where to follow the decisions.

Sunrise Mall by the Numbers

Every figure below links to where it comes from. Where I could, I used the owner's own filings and announcements rather than secondhand reporting.

What Are the Latest Sunrise Mall Redevelopment Plans?

1. An Amazon operations facility is being pursued on part of the site

At a Nassau County Planning Commission meeting on May 1, 2025, where the Commission approved splitting the property into four parcels, representatives of Sunrise Mall Holdings confirmed an agreement with Amazon involving about 26 acres. Amazon described its interest as an operations facility, while acknowledging the project was in an early planning phase. In spring 2026, Urban Edge disclosed a $79.5 million contract for that parcel in its first-quarter filing, as CoStar reported. The company's CEO described Amazon's piece as about one-third of the property.

What the plan actually proposes. According to the site plan under Town of Oyster Bay review, reported by the Massapequa Post in January 2026:

• Demolish part of the mall and build a 150,348-square-foot Amazon warehouse and delivery facility, plus a vehicle fleet service building
• About 75 to 100 warehouse workers, with up to 305 delivery drivers operating from the site
• No construction expected before 2027. The plan still needs environmental review, building plan review and public hearings.
• If approved, construction would take about 13 months

Those figures describe a proposed transaction and development process, not an operating Amazon facility. What eventually gets built depends on the relevant municipal reviews, permits and any subsequent changes to the proposal. See News 12's report on the planning discussion and 2026 transaction reporting.

2. The rest of the mall property is a separate question

When Urban Edge bought it in January 2021 for $29.7 million, Sunrise Mall had 1.2 million square feet of retail space on approximately 77 acres. The property sits in the East Massapequa area of the Town of Oyster Bay, near Sunrise Highway and Route 110. If the 26.7-acre parcel is sold, the owner would keep about 40.4 acres and holds a 99-year lease on another 10.3 acres. There has been no public announcement of plans for those remaining parcels.

There have been visions and discussions over the years about new retail, restaurants, employment uses and other possibilities. They should not be confused with an approved construction plan. Until specific applications and approvals are public, it is too early to promise what those remaining acres will become.

3. What about traffic, jobs and the neighborhoods nearby?

A new logistics operation could change deliveries, truck activity, employment and the way nearby commercial properties are used. The actual impact depends on the approved entrance and exit plan, operating hours, traffic analysis and the size of the final development. Those are legitimate questions for neighbors to ask during public review, especially along Sunrise Highway and the roads around Route 110.

Local reaction has been mixed. Many nearby residents have raised concerns about a 24/7 operation close to homes. Businesses along Sunrise Highway have largely welcomed the plan, and Massapequa Park Mayor Dan Pearl has said it may be preferable to a long-vacant site, according to May 2026 reporting.

What Does This Mean for Homes Near Sunrise Mall?

I get this question a lot, so here's the honest answer: nobody can tell you today what an Amazon facility will do to a specific home's value. Anyone who says otherwise is guessing.

What actually matters is the detail. How close the house is to the site. Whether it sits on a road trucks are likely to use, or tucked a few blocks away. What the final approved plan says about entrances, exits and operating hours. Two homes a half mile apart can be affected very differently.

What I can tell you is where a home stands today, based on real recent sales on its own streets, not a headline about the mall.

Buying near Sunrise Highway? Ask me how close a specific property is to the site and what's proposed nearby before you make an offer. Browse current homes for sale in Massapequa and Massapequa Park.

Sunrise Mall: A Quick Timeline

Here's how we got from a busy 1970s mall to an empty building and a pending Amazon application, with the record behind each step.

The Sunrise Mall We Remember

For a lot of us who grew up on Long Island, Sunrise Mall was more than a place to buy sneakers or school clothes. It was where we met friends, walked around for hours, grabbed something to eat and checked out the stores. I still remember the arcade days in the late 1980s. A Newsday vintage mall photo collection includes a look back at that era.

It opened on August 30, 1973 as Long Island's first two-level mall, with Gertz and Macy's at either end and Korvettes, Woolworth's and JCPenney in the middle, according to the Long Island Press. Gertz, Korvettes and Woolworth's are long gone, which tells you how much retail has changed since then.

Then there was the indoor koi pond. When the mall wound down in 2022, more than 50 koi were moved to Nassau BOCES Carman Road School, Oyster Bay High School and the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, Patch reported. Long Island Business News covered the move too.

Whatever comes next, that history deserves a place in the conversation. This is one of the reasons I want this page to be a living local resource, not just another real estate article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunrise Mall in Massapequa still open?

No. The indoor mall closed, and Dick's Sporting Goods, the last remaining tenant, closed in spring 2026. The property is now completely vacant.

When did Sunrise Mall open?

Sunrise Mall opened on August 30, 1973 as Long Island's first two-level mall. Long Island Press history.

How much did Urban Edge pay for Sunrise Mall?

Urban Edge Properties bought Sunrise Mall in January 2021 for $29.7 million, plus up to $6 million in contingent payments, from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Urban Edge holds an 82.5% stake in the partnership that owns it. For comparison, Westfield agreed to pay $143 million for the mall in 2005. Read the 2021 announcement.

Is Amazon taking over the entire Sunrise Mall?

No. The reported Amazon transaction concerns roughly 26.7 acres out of approximately 77 acres, not the entire property.

What is being built at Sunrise Mall?

Nothing yet. A 150,348-square-foot Amazon warehouse and delivery facility, plus a fleet service building, has been proposed for about 26.7 acres. It still needs Town approvals.

When is the Sunrise Mall public hearing?

Urban Edge said on October 28, 2026 that a publicly noticed site plan hearing was about two weeks away, which points to mid-November 2026. Check the Town of Oyster Bay's Planning Advisory Board and Town Board calendars for the confirmed date and agenda.

When would construction start at Sunrise Mall?

Not before 2027, according to a Town source quoted in January 2026. If the plan is approved, construction is expected to take about 13 months.

How many jobs would the Amazon facility bring?

The site plan describes about 75 to 100 warehouse workers, with up to 305 delivery drivers operating from the site. Final numbers depend on what's approved.

Is Sunrise Mall in Massapequa or East Massapequa?

The site is in the hamlet of East Massapequa in the Town of Oyster Bay, with a Massapequa (11758) mailing address.

Will Sunrise Mall become stores, restaurants or housing?

Various ideas have been discussed over the years, but there's been no public announcement of plans for the roughly 50 acres outside the Amazon parcel as of November 9, 2026. Don't treat older concept articles as current approvals. One more thing to know: 2022 CBS New York reporting noted the property is zoned for commercial or light industrial use, so housing would need a zoning change from the Town Board.

Will the Amazon facility affect my home's value?

No one can say for a specific home yet. It depends on distance from the site, truck routes and the final approved plan. For where your home stands today, start with a free home value estimate.

Where can neighbors get the latest official information?

Start with the Town of Oyster Bay for planning and public-hearing information, Nassau County for county-level records, and Urban Edge investor announcements for owner disclosures.

Sources and Earlier Coverage

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Redevelopment proposals can change. This article is informational and is not a substitute for a municipal approval, environmental review or property-specific due diligence.