Mexico’s richest man, Carlos Slim, has listed his 20,000 sq ft mega mansion in NYC for sale. The asking price is no less than $80 million. Located at 5th Avenue and 82nd Street, and often referred to as the Benjamin N. Duke House, is certainly a landmark piece of New York real estate. The mansion was built in 1899-1901, and was designed by the firm of Welch, Smith & Provot in the Italian Renaissance palazzo style with strong Beaux Arts elements. It is one of the last remnants of the luxurious mansions along 5th Avenue facing Central Park that remain in private hands.
With over 20,000 square feet of living space, the limestone and red-brick mansion boasts 27 feet along 5th Avenue and 100 feet of frontage facing 82nd Street. The property, owned by Carlos Slim, features eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms, as well as ample living and entertaining spaces, with elegant marble fireplaces and ornate moldings throughout. The building has grand and spacious rooms, high ceilings, large windows, and an abundance of natural light. The grand staircase climbs up through five levels, with spacious landings featuring large windows. Additionally, the upper floors of the residence feature a striking skylight and can be reached via an additional staircase. The terrace and rooftop provide breathtaking views of Central Park and the city skyline.
The building can be reimagined as a private residence or converted into a gallery, store, museum, or foundation given its prime location across the Met Museum. Jorge Lopez of Compass has been named as the listing agent for this property. Carlos Slim tried to sell his mansion back in 2015 for the same price but the listing was taken permanently off the market in 2021 as no buyer was identified. Let’s see if he is more successful in selling his property this time around.
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