They rent the imposing house where The Godfather was filmed: how much does it cost and how is the mansion where Vito Corleone’s character lived today

The property is located in Staten Island, New York (Airbnb)

Just over 50 years ago it was released The Godfather, that more than a movie, it became a fundamental piece of cinema history. for half a century fans of the film relived the trilogy over and over again, and like all classics, it maintained its validity even in the new generations. In the era of memes, the phrases of the film are used more than once on social networks, in addition to some iconic scenes that are timeless. Within the framework of a new anniversary of the premiere, the house where the protagonist Vito Corleone lived, in the skin of Marlon Brando, is available for temporary rent.

The feature film directed by Francis Ford Coppola hemade it to the big screen in 1972, and it was a real boom cultural. Through the Airbnb rental platform, the owners of the mansion located in the New York district of Staten Island, in the heart of the Todt Hill neighborhood, they offer the possibility of renting it for 50 dollars a night. As seen in the ad photos, over the years they made different renovationsbut the facade retains the similarity with the images that were recorded on film.

The office, one of the places where part of the original style of the property built in 1930 (Airbnb) was respected
The office, one of the places where part of the original style of the property built in 1930 (Airbnb) was respected
The dining room, completely renovated and with a more open concept to the one that brought together the protagonists of The Godfather (Airbnb)
The dining room, completely renovated and with a more open concept to the one that brought together the protagonists of The Godfather (Airbnb)
The luxurious kitchen, with deluxe appliances, custom cabinetry and space for at least five guests (Airbnb)
The luxurious kitchen, with deluxe appliances, custom cabinetry and space for at least five guests (Airbnb)

The entire month of August can be booked for as many nights as the guest wishes, but it would not be surprising if some admirer wanted to pay $1,550 to enjoy a monthly stay for the symbolic value of the place. The 6,000-square-foot property was built in 1930, and seven years ago they bought it for 2.4 million dollars, double the price at which it had been sold in 2012. Given the age of the house, in the last decade they opted for a comprehensive remodeling, but kept the original distribution of the rooms and some original wood trim.

With capacity for up to five guests, it has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The luxurious kitchen is one of the spaces that has been completely redone, oversized, functional layout, with industrial oven and all appliances housed in custom cabinets up to the ceiling. In addition it has a salt water pool -located in the backyard garden, where Don Corleone’s daughter’s wedding was filmed-, a basement bar, a private gym, games room and an office that reminds those crucial meetings held by the protagonist.

The Godfather mansion is available for rent on Airbnb
The Godfather mansion is available for rent on Airbnb
The large backyard pool, with amenities for outdoor gatherings (Airbnb)
The large backyard pool, with amenities for outdoor gatherings (Airbnb)

The emotional charge does not end in all the details mentioned above, since the neighboring property is the house that was used as the main residence of Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino. In this way, those who walk along 110 Longfellow Avenue will have the opportunity to take a photo at the door of the mansion to immortalize such coincidence.

The combination of elements that made up the film was one of the pillars of its success: aesthetic ambition, actors who had shone throughout history, and artists from two continents. A Broken Boy, the quintessential musician of Italian cinema, was joined by the great method actor Marlon Brando, who was accompanied by a generation of new faces. The Golden Age was over and film culture seemed to seek new directions, which were attractive to viewers and directors, who found inspiration to reinvent content.

The living room has a set of leather armchairs, built-in bookcases and crystal chandeliers (Airbnb)
The living room has a set of leather armchairs, built-in bookcases and crystal chandeliers (Airbnb)
The fireplace and wooden beams are the focal points of the redesigned living room (Airbnb)
The fireplace and wooden beams are the focal points of the redesigned living room (Airbnb)

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They rent the imposing house where The Godfather was filmed: how much does it cost and how is the mansion where Vito Corleone’s character lived today