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Marble floors, gold-trimmed chandeliers and a grand staircase fit for royalty — Victoria Gotti’s former Old Westbury mansion was once the epitome of excess.
But now, the 6,000-square-foot home and two-acre estate, which sat at the center of the early 2000s reality TV show “Growing Up Gotti,” stands as a relic of its past opulence.
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom mansion at 6 Birch Hill Court sat abandoned for years before selling for $1.1 million in late 2024, according to multiple real estates companies. Still, its current estimated value has risen to $2.8 million, according to Zillow.com.
Gotti’s sister-in-law Kim, who is married to John “Junior” Gotti, told Greater Long Island that she wasn’t previously aware of the sale, but noted that she believed the purchase price was a bargain.
“I mean, that’s a steal for that house. That house is so gorgeous,” Kim Gotti, 56, of Oyster Bay said. “We had a lot of memories in that house. It’s so beautiful. I can’t believe it only went for $1.1 million. I mean, years ago you couldn’t touch that house for like four and a half million.”
Though she and her immediate family were never featured in a “Growing Up Gotti” episode, Kim Gotti recalled creating many cherished memories inside the Old Westbury mansion.
“It was magnificent. It was gorgeous. It was where all the holidays were — Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter,” she said. “It’s amazing how life just goes so quick.”
‘What a shame’
Previously foreclosed and acquired by JP Morgan Chase National Bank in 2022 for $2.65 million, the estate became a magnet for urban explorers and YouTubers eager to document its decay.
Inside, remnants of the Gotti family’s lavish lifestyle lingered for years — including designer clothes, expensive furniture and even a secret room hidden behind a built-in bookshelf.
Commenters on YouTube have voiced frustration over the estate’s abandonment.
User @helenmallory3002 questioned why the government hadn’t stepped in earlier.
“With the national debt so high, WHY doesn’t the government invest money to fix this mansion up and sell it?” she wrote. “They could make a couple hundred thousand dollars in profit.”
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“This is such a waste of taxpayer’s money,” the commenter continued. “If the mansion can’t be saved, they could tear it down and at LEAST sell the property…”
Others expressed disbelief at the sheer waste.
“What a shame. So many [people] with nothing and you abandoned this place!? Really? How rude,” @sandysizemore501 commented.
Meanwhile, @texaslife956rodz6 imagined a different outcome, stating simply: “I’d buy it. Why just up and leave, leaving so many things behind??”
Peek at the past
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Built in 1996, the property’s sprawling colonial house was home to Victoria Gotti — daughter of infamous mob boss John Gotti — and her three sons, Carmine, John and Frank.
“Growing Up Gotti” showcased the family’s daily life inside the home. It aired for three seasons from 2004 to 2005. The mansion’s lavish interior and grandiose design became synonymous with the Gotti family’s public image.
In September 2016, federal agents raided the property as part of a tax fraud investigation. Subsequently, the mansion was abandoned, leading to its deterioration over the years.
In October 2022, the estate was auctioned, with JP Morgan Chase emerging as the highest bidder at $2.65 million. The bank officially took ownership two months later.
Urban exploration
The mansion’s deserted state had attracted numerous urban explorers who document abandoned properties. One such YouTuber, Kyle McGran, provided a comprehensive tour of the estate, revealing remnants of the Gotti family’s life: furniture, personal items, and even luxury clothing left behind.
A particularly intriguing discovery was a secret room concealed behind a built-in bookshelf in the guest house, containing designer clothes, DVDs and other personal belongings.
Top images: Overhead view of 6 Birch Hill Court property in Old Westbury (Google Earth) and the property’s mansion (YouTube).
