Ex-cab driver buys Duke Semans mansion

An ex-cab driver who made a fortune in Russian oil has reportedly signed a contract to buy the $40 million Duke Semans mansion on 82nd Street, across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The $40 million is the highest ever paid for a Manhattan townhouse, although it’s less than the original asking price of $50 million. more [NYT]

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