Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall
A Little Neck mansion at 53-27 254th St. has become the most expensive rental in Queens, with a monthly lease of $11,200.
This Mediterranean style single-family home is more than 9,184 total square feet. Originally built in 2004, this property was once owned by New York Mets legend and former manager of the Staten Island Ferryhawks Edgardo Alfonzo.
The interior of the house is composed of three floors and includes five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a foyer, a batting cage, a theatre and a mirrored gym. There are also three fireplaces within the house. Exterior features include a fenced yard, an in-ground pool, private gardens, a patio, a porch, a private entrance and a sprinkler lawn system. There is a two-car driveway and a garage attached to ensure easy private parking.
This property is conveniently located near multiple forms of mass transit, including bus stops and the Long Island Railroad. It is also located close to local schools, including M.S. 67Q: Louis Pasteur Middle School and Francis Lewis High School.