World's Richest Man Buys Duke-Semans Mansion for $44 Million

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7-30-2010 @ 3:54PM

john bruno said...

Just goes to show you. You can be a multi-billionaire and still have NO TASTE.

7-30-2010 @ 4:30PM

David said...

Did you dare say NO TASTE? You are a total moron. You have no clue about history, etc. Get a life, loser!!!!

8-01-2010 @ 3:51PM

al schrader said...

I wouldn't live there for free. It's in the city - noise, dirt, crowding.
My estate is in a paradise, though not worth 44 mil. I don't care . It's incredible where I live.....Alfred-

8-01-2010 @ 4:12PM

aqua1a said...

I have my own issues with immigration but I can't believe that is all you guys are talking about from this story. How about how cool it was that this guy went from being a cab driver to the richest man in the world by starting his own fertilizer business. I think thats pretty inspiring, regardless of where he's from.

8-01-2010 @ 5:37PM

buddy7768 said...

not like you,right?

8-04-2010 @ 10:08PM

bluerosebud96 said...

What?! Thats great architecture! You obviously aren't a design business of any sort. Wow...

8-01-2010 @ 10:35PM

hd said...

Some Historic homes are beautiful, some are not. This home might be attractive if located in a setting of lush large lawns, fountains, and enclosed in a forest of trees or if t was next to similar size buildings ... In 1901 his home might have been next to other large homes with some green where now is asphalt and some trees where a sidewalk now is.
That said, what I find HIDEOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE about this house is that it is OVERWHELMED and DOMINATED by that UGLY, UNDESCRIPT, run down, filthy, HUGE Skyscaper that abuts it to the rear. Amost as bad is the "front yard" is a CEMENT city sidewalk with only 1 unheathy unkept ill shaped tree, and a BUSY ASPHALT road. It is apparent that there is no view since this building is shorter than the others in the area making occupants look out in the front and on one side, over a busy road towards taller buildings and on the other two sides, the view is A WALL. The house cant be light and cheerful because it is encapsulated in taller buildings. . Living in the shadow and being dominated by large skyscrapers is very uncomfortable. He should have bought high up in Trump Tower or bought an Apartment/Condo at or above Central Park Tree Level. A good Real Estate Agent could have helped him find a much better place at a lower price. NYC has some attractive settings, this does not appear to be one.

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