One of Brooklyn's expensive homes for sale is currently owned by the the family of the "Russian American Paris Hilton." The luxurious property is back on the market for a price of $17 million.
The gated waterfront compound located at 2458 National Drive in Mill Basin was once the second most expensive home in Brooklyn. It was formerly on the market for a hefty $30 million, NY Curbed reports. However, in November 2014, its price significantly dropped to $17 million. The mansion boasts a "circular meditation room, indoor parking for four cars and two boat slips, four kitchens and seven-car garage. Despite the price cut, it is still the priciest property in Brooklyn.
The property sits in an area of more than 14,700 square feet. It has five bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms. Other features of the gigantic mansion include a 1,000-square-foot pool, 30,000 square feet of outdoor gardens and a 40-person pavilion for parties. The lavish home also has a wine cellar, a Lalique fireplace mantel, a four-car garage, 257 feet of waterside frontage, a two-boat marina, spa, and outdoor pavilion with kitchen, according to Business Insider.
It is said that the property was initially owned and constructed by John Rosatti, a multimillionaire with mob links to the Colombo crime family. Rosatti was labeled as the "earner" who allegedly collected massive millions for various unlawful activities. The first owner sold the mansion to Galina Anisimova, the Russian heiress and mother of the "Russian Paris Hilton." The property was sold for $3 million in the late 1990s.
One of Brooklyn's expensive homes for sale, the property includes a next-door guest house which is already included in the price. It was previously listed for a separate asking price of $8 million.
