The luxurious mansion of a famous mafioso is being sold in New York

A legendary baroque mansion is looking for a new owner who doesn't mind his new home having a bloody past. In Tony Todt Hill on Staten Island (the highest natural point on the East Coast), a mansion that belonged to Gambino crime family boss "Big Paul" Castellano is up for sale, writes New York Post.

For a 33 square foot (000 sq m) mansion asking $16,8 million.

Castellano began building the eight-bedroom house in 1976, when he succeeded his son-in-law Carlo Gambino as syndicate don.

He designed the opulent building, with its columned portico and fountain-lined driveway, to resemble the White House. This is what they still call it in the area.

Construction of the 4-story complex was completed in 1980. Castellano lived there until 1985, when he was killed outside the Manhattan steakhouse Sparks.

In 2000, Selim "Sal" Rusi bought the mansion for $3,1 million. According to public records, the building is now owned by three people and has been extensively altered since Castellano's time.

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In addition to its gangster history, the mansion also has many luxurious amenities.

Each of the eight bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and there is a huge balcony at the back of the house.

It also features a home theater, gym, sauna, “personal beauty salon,” wine cellar, solarium, library, elevator, 13-car showroom, and indoor and outdoor pools, according to the listing.