This $8.95 million Staten Island mansion with a basketball court and a hair salon is aiming for a record sale

Why drop nearly $9 million on a Manhattan apartment when you can own a huge Staten Island estate, complete with its own hair salon and basketball court, for the same price?

Now, a high-profile Staten Island mansion is aiming to find a new buyer — and at $8.95 million, it’s also aiming to set a record for the most expensive home sale in the borough.

The Wall Street Journal first reported the news of the superlative listing.

If the sellers get that asking price, it will surpass the current Staten Island record of $4.6 million, set just last year. According to Corcoran’s Tom Le, who is handling the sale, this could be Staten Island’s moment to shine, as it is often considered the city’s forgotten neighborhood.

Built in 2021, the home was a passion project for Richard and Vania Cardinale, the couple behind Farm to Bagel, a popular bagel chain in Staten Island.

They bought the half-acre plot in 2017 for $1.7 million and sunk another $6 million to turn it into their dream home. But now, with plans to start a farm in New Jersey, the couple has decided to cash in.

The European-style residence boasts more than 11,000 square feet of luxurious features. Think limestone and reclaimed brick exteriors, a slate roof—and a grand lobby with a 750-pound, hand-blown glass chandelier imported from England.

Inside, there’s everything from a full gym to a steam room and sauna. And then there’s the hair salon, which is decked out not just for decoration, but also doubles as a DJ booth for their youngest daughter, who moonlights as a DJ.

There is a lounge with two TVs, perfect for games and movie nights at the same time. Additionally, there is a wine-filled lounge where a massive water tank houses Richard’s lionfish collection. The outdoor space features a resort-like pool and a waterfall flowing from a Koi pond to a cozy patio, complete with a fire pit.

There is also an indoor-outdoor basketball court.

The house is right across the street from Staten Island’s current most expensive property, listed at a staggering $16.8 million, which has been on the market for a year without a buyer.

Homes on Staten Island typically go for a much more modest price — averaging about $690,000 in August, up 3.8% from last year, according to Redfin.