A majestic Beaux-Arts mansion — a rare survivor from New York’s opulent Gilded Age — is back on the market for $55 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. That price marks a hefty $10 million off its initial $65 million asking price in 2022.
The 34-foot-wide property stands at 25 Riverside Drive on the Upper West Side. And beyond its long-ago glory, it comes with a more recent past.
The seller is a trust benefitting Dina Wein Reis, a convicted scammer known as “the $100 million woman” — who in 2011 pleaded guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, after duping corporations out of millions. She spent seven months in prison; ever since, she has spent her time helping create and advise of restorative justice programs.
Wein Reis bought the mansion with her husband David for $2.15 million in 1996. (He was born David Ruiz, but changed his name to Reis — while Wein Reis had a dozen aliases, The Post reported.)
The interior doesn’t shy from eye-catching design. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
Historic charm abounds — and the layouts are gracious. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
Dina Wein Reis. Steven Hirsch
The residence boasts multiple fireplaces that warm sitting areas. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
The mansion was renovated in recent years. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
The interior floods with sunlight. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
Perks also include oversize windows with tree views. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
A staircase connects the levels, with wall space fit for displaying art. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
The dining room. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
An entertainment area accessed via an arched door. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio The home was renovated in 2022, according to the listing, and its images show an interior dressed up with breathtaking style.
What’s more, the seven-story stunner is a massive 12,000 square feet, with eight bedrooms, three kitchens and copper sinks.
It opens to a marbled foyer. Original details include coffered cork-lined ceilings on the “entertaining” floor to absorb sound — and stained-glass doors and windows from Tiffany & Co. and the artist John La Farge.
There’s also a fourth-floor study, along with 12- to 14-foot ceilings throughout, six fireplaces with artistic mantels, a glass conservatory, a roof terrace that can seat 100 people for dinner — and an elevator.
The colorful kitchen. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
A fireplace warms this bathroom. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
A dressing room of grand proportions. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
In warmer times, perks extend to outdoor entertaining areas. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
A plush outdoor lounge area. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio 
The home also has terraces. Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studio Additional details include a gym, a mahogany theater and a wine cellar.
Terraces connecting to the bedroom wings come with Hudson River views. There’s also a garden with pear trees.
Overall, there are three exposures and views from the Hudson River to Riverside Park. There are also 70 oversize, curved windows and outdoor terraces on four of the seven floors.
Designed by Gilded Age architect C.P.H. Gilbert, the historic home was built between 1895 and 1897. The Gilded Age, especially along prime Riverside Drive, was replete with single-family mansions like this one. However, many of them — not just in this area, but across the city — were torn down in the 20th century following the deaths of many members of the servant class during WWI and a transition to apartment living.
The listing brokers are Loy Carlos and Kenneth J. Moore of Nest Seekers international.
