The Gambino Crime Family’s Former $18 Million New York Estate
The Staten Island estate once built by Paul Castellano, former boss of the Gambino crime family, was listed for $18 million earlier this year before taking it off the market.
While it has been listed multiple times in the last few years it’s failed to find a buyer at a price point that would make it the most expensive home in New York City’s outer boroughs.
Castellano, who led the Gambino organization from 1976 until his assassination in 1985, constructed the Todt Hill residence in 1980 as a symbol of power and prestige.
Today, the 33,000-square-foot mansion remains a commanding presence atop the highest natural point on the Atlantic Coastal Plain between Florida and Cape Cod.
Property Highlights
Price: $18 million
Size: 33,000 square feet
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 17
Notable Features: 13-car showroom, indoor and outdoor Olympic-sized pools, commercial-grade kitchen, solarium, wood-paneled library, elevator, custom Italian fountains, and panoramic views of the Verrazzano Bridge
The History Behind Paul Castellanos Ownership
This YouTube video from NYC CRIME SPOT highlights the listing of the infamous Staten Island mansion, once home to former Gambino crime boss Paul Castellano, who was assassinated in 1985. Built in 1980, the luxurious estate is now owned by Albanian businessman Sal Rusi and was even the site of a 2015 fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.
About 177 Benedict Ave, Staten Island NY
In an Instagram post shared by RJM Realty Empire, the listing company behind this property, you can see not only the stunning landscaping surrounding property, but also the breathtaking classic interiors. The grand staircase and bar made me feel like I watching a scene out of The Grandfather!
While we believe this gives our readers the best insight and detail into the property, you can also see all the official listing photos on Zillow.
Final Thoughts
With its size, location, and notorious backstory, the Gambino crime family’s former estate stands as one of the most distinctive residential listings in New York.
Just minutes from Manhattan yet offering unmatched privacy and scale, the $18 million compound carries with it a legacy that blends power, opulence, and infamy. Therefore, offering a rare opportunity for it’s future owner to own a piece of New York’s real estate history wrapped in luxury and legend.
In my opinion Gambino’s mansion should be a museum ! Charge admission. And give back to the community .
Agreed. I’d feel uneasy living in that place. Especially after dark.
Great idea!!!
Once the Albanian dude moved in, no one wants to touch it. It’s no longer Paul’s residence.
It’s now something no one wants and BTW its only valued at 12 million. Real Estate in ny jack it up and the Albanian thinks he is going to make 6 million good luck.
We must appreciate the Gambinos love for beauty and style it’s to be appreciated then most Italians have a love for beauty Dolce far siente❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
I would like to see this as a museum. Something like the mob museum in Las Vegas. Including a tour of know mafia hangouts.