"And the reason that the home located at 177 Benedict Rd. didn't sell isn't because of the price tag of $18 million, according to a recent report from the New York Post. The reason that the home - which features a 13-car showroom, indoor and outdoor Olympic-sized pools, and a custom pergola adorned with Italian fountains - didn't sell is because of upkeep costs, the Post reports."
"All the marble, accents, and finishes that makes the mansion eye-catching also make it expensive to renovate, according to the news outlet. Tom Le, a real estate agent who recently sold nearby Tod Hill home for $8.5 million, told the Post that the personalized features of these mansions restricts the amount of buyers who might be interested. In addition, high-end features - like all the marble in the home - make any attempt to renovate or refresh a costly affair, Le told the Post."
"Once home to Paul Castellano, a boss of the Gambino Crime family, the Todt Hill residence features eight bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, plus a custom pergola adorned with Italian fountains. The neo-classical mansion spans an impressive 33,000 square feet across four levels, and the main house offers a commercial-grade designer kitchen, along with a vast balcony that seamlessly connects the indoors to the outdoors."
The 33,000-square-foot neo-classical mansion at 177 Benedict Rd. in Todt Hill was pulled from the market after nearly a year without a sale. The property lists an $18 million price but upkeep and renovation costs, driven by extensive marble, custom finishes, and personalized features, deter buyers. The house includes a 13-car showroom, indoor and outdoor Olympic-sized pools, a commercial-grade designer kitchen, eight bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and a custom pergola with Italian fountains. The address has had three owners and multiple renovations since 1980, and a lingering reputation as a "mob house" has endured. Listing activity fluctuated through 2023–2024.
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