Transaction de 9,5 millions | Des logements abordables remplaceront le repaire d’un mafieux

A notorious mafia hideout in Montréal-Est, previously owned by Marco Pizzi, is set to be transformed into subsidized affordable housing by the Société de développement Angus, who plans to purchase the site for $9.5 million. The property, once associated with criminal activities including numerous arson attacks, will host 180 affordable rental units, enhancing the community's living conditions. The move reflects efforts to repurpose properties tied to organized crime for positive community use, unlike in Italy where lands can be confiscated and reused socially after a mafia verdict. The transaction is pending completion, indicating a shift towards constructive utilization of urban space.