R
ussell Wilson, the Giants’ backup quarterback, recently toured a Gilded‑Age limestone mansion on the Upper West Side that is now listed for $29.75 million—well below its $50 million asking price in 2013. The visit comes after Wilson signed a one‑year, $10.5 million deal with the Giants this month, following a single season with the Steelers and a benching after the team’s first three losses. His wife, Ciara, has been a steady supporter; she mentioned on Apple Music’s “Level Up Radio” that Wilson is eager to hear the latest gossip while she hangs out with friends Kelly Rowland and La La Anthony.
Wilson and Ciara, married in 2016, have three children together—Sienna Princess (8), Amora Princess (1), and Win (5)—and Ciara also brings her 11‑year‑old son, Future Zahir, from a previous relationship. The couple’s new home, 349 W 86th St., is a 25‑foot‑wide, seven‑story Beaux‑Arts mansion originally built in 1901 by developer Joseph A. Farley and designed by Janes and Leo Architects. The façade, featuring Doric columns, Roman brick, terra cotta, and wrought‑iron balconies, was landmarked in 2020.
The property has a storied past. Before Randall Jackson purchased it in 1999 for $1.4 million and rebuilt it from a derelict shell—no stairs, no roof, only rats and pigeons—its earlier owner was exiled Russian prince Sergei Belosselsky‑Belozersky, who used the house as the House of Free Russia headquarters from the 1940s to the 1990s.
Inside, the mansion boasts eight fireplaces, an interior elevator, dramatic staircases, and outdoor space on almost every level. The grand foyer opens to high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. A formal living and dining room, a chef’s kitchen that opens onto a terrace, a screening room, multiple dens, a home gym, and a rooftop garden provide ample space for entertaining and relaxation. The kitchen and dining areas are highlighted by a large chef’s kitchen and a vibrant dining room, while the bedrooms feature handsome wood trim and spa‑like bathrooms. A dedicated wine‑storage area accommodates a sizable collection.
The listing is handled by Lydia Sussek of Douglas Elliman, who declined to comment further. The mansion, now on the market again as of April, offers a blend of historic grandeur and modern luxury, making it a standout property on the Upper West Side.
