Perhaps because the market for a $4.5 million Astoria mansion ain't what it once was, the octogenarian trying to sell the historic Steinway Mansion has a backup plan: Turn it into a museum or community center. And the suggestion is gaining traction with politicians. City Councilman Peter Vallone has asked Mayor Bloomberg to help preserve the amazing 27-room mansion, and city officials say it's "under review." Will us taxpayers be paying the full asking price? [NYDN]
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