Pretty in pink
The bidding for Bob Guccione’s grand and gaudy and gorgeous Beaux-Arts townhouse at 14-16 East 76th Street is finally over.
But does the 17,000-square-foot mansion have a new owner? Nope.
According to Corcoran’s website, the place is now being listed for $59 million–$14,000,000 more than the minimum bid.
If it seems like a hefty price tag, take solace in the memory of that original $99 million asking price. Furthur reasons to celebrate, via Wikipedia’s bio of Bobby G:
In contrast to Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion, whose phenomenal parties are the stuff of legend, life at Guccione’s mansion was remarkably sedate even during the hedonistic 1970s. Reportedly Guccione once had a party guest thrown out simply for jumping into the swimming pool fully clothed.
Stay tuned for updates from the listing brokers Leighton Candler and Lisa Simonsen…
– Max Abelson
