The 1840s stone property, known as the Goode house, has been the subject of considerable debate between the owners, the municipality and heritage advocates.
"I m just surprised by this proposal and the fact that it s so unclear in terms of the justification," said Dinu Bumbaru, Heritage Montreal s policy director.
I favour the sale of the Fulford Residence on Guy St. to Chez Doris, a non-profit shelter for women in distress and not Concordia University with deeper pockets.