Paul Castellano’s Staten Island mansion back on the market
Key Points:
- The Staten Island mansion formerly owned by Gambino crime boss Paul Castellano is back on the market with a reduced price of $13.995 million, down from previous asks of $16.8 million and $18 million.
- The 33,000-square-foot estate, known as the Todt Hill “White House,” features eight en-suite bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, Olympic-sized pools, a 13-car garage, home theater, gym, beauty salon, wine cellar, and extensive marble details.
- Despite the price cut, the asking price still far exceeds Staten Island’s single-home sales record of $8.5 million, set by a property directly across the street.
- The current owner, Selim “Sal” Rusi, who purchased the home for $3.1 million in 2000, has modernized the estate, including a recent $1 million upgrade to a secondary kitchen.
- Listing agent Rob Nixon noted the property’s unique market position due to its scale, history, and luxury features, emphasizing that its notorious past and recent renovations both contribute to its value.