The Trump Brand: A Patchwork of Privilege and Neglect The sale of President Trump's childhood home in Queens, New York, for nearly $2 million has drawn attention to the complex history of his family's involvement with real estate.
The property, a Tudor style estate built by Fred Trump in 1940, had fallen into disrepair before being renovated and resold.
The renovation, which added modern amenities such as a chef's kitchen and spa like bathrooms, is a far cry from the neglected state of the property when it was last owned by the Trump family. The sale price of $1.