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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Here\u2019s something I\u2019ve been thinking about lately: If you own a house that\u2019s been \u201cfrozen in time\u201d \u2014 let\u2019s say you haven\u2019t upgraded the appliances, renovated the bathrooms or invested in new furniture since the decade you moved in \u2014 you\u2019ll either be rewarded generously for your lack of effort or mocked mercilessly on the internet. Those are the only two outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Renewed interest in mid-century modern design has resulted in a new demographic of buyers who seek out these clean-lined time warps. But what about every other design era? Surely there is someone out there who is nostalgic for the curvy silhouettes and mirrored surfaces of the late 80s and early 90s. Sound like you? Well, I\u2019ve got just the place in mind: Actor Joe Pesci\u2019s waterfront Jersey Shore estate.<\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Browsing through the listing photos of <\/span>91 Pershing Boulevard<\/span><\/a>, I\u2019m led to believe that Pesci cut his <\/span>Goodfellas<\/span><\/i> paycheck and cashed it in on this eight bedroom, eight bathroom home in Lavallette, New Jersey. The house, and all of the furniture and decor in it, doesn\u2019t look a day over 1990 \u2014\u00a0the same year the iconic mob movie was released and Pesci\u2019s 7,219-square-foot manse was built.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Honing in on the exterior, you\u2019ll notice its postmodern design and vivid teal front door (name a more iconic 90s color, I\u2019ll wait). There\u2019s not much in the way of landscaping, but you could park about 15 Chevy Impalas in the driveway, so that\u2019s a bonus.<\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Stepping inside, you\u2019re greeted by a curved staircase with open treads and some oddly-placed \u201cstatement art,\u201d like the vintage barber chair that serves as a nod to Pesci\u2019s former career as a salon owner.<\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Throughout the home, there are numerous framed photos of Pesci and posters of his most noteworthy films (who could forget <\/span>Moonwalker<\/span><\/i>?). This breaks the cardinal rule of home staging (ie remove all personal effects), but frankly, I find that it distracts from the exceptional array of chairs on display in the main living area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The beige leather tub chairs have gotta go, but everything else is like <\/span>Miami Vice<\/span><\/i> perfection. Those blue and gold barstools? Vinyl cantilever chairs? Modular loungers? Incredible, all of them. <\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019d also like to point out the lone swan sculpture sitting in the dining room, a metaphor, perhaps, for Pesci\u2019s recent appearance in <\/span>The Irishman<\/span><\/i>, which many have called director Martin Scorsese\u2019s \u2018swan song.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The rec room is an all-out shrine to Pesci, with a <\/span>Lethal Weapon <\/span><\/i>pinball machine and a framed poster (that appears to be on a stand?) of the Academy Award winner accepting his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1991. However, I\u2019m mostly taken aback by the merry-go-round horse in the corner with a vase of decorative branches at its feet. Would really love to know what that\u2019s all about, Joe!<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The upstairs bedrooms are just as peculiar. The master, for example, features a brass-framed bed that floats in the middle of the room, with no area rug or light fixture to anchor it. There\u2019s a lovely view of the water and framed portraits of Pesci and his golden retriever wearing quirky hats! The ensuite gives off a doctors\u2019 office vibe with a beam scale and sterile, all-over tile.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n One of the bedrooms has been converted into an office and the others seem to be loosely-themed guest quarters where frilly, floral bedding, overgrown pothos plants, and mismatched purple accents abound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The basement is reminiscent of a low-budget, floating casino, featuring white plastic patio chairs, a total workhorse of a kitchen (two ranges, two ovens and loads of counter space), and dated brown carpet that I\u2019m certain smells like cigar smoke.<\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The outdoor area is much more appealing, although it could use some deck chairs and a few umbrellas. I know it\u2019s November but indulge me! The curvilinear, in-ground pool is paired with a round hot tub and surrounded by a massive wood deck that appears to be somewhat new (!!!).<\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0RE\/MAX Central<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The elevated area drops right down into the bay (hold onto your beer) and Pesci\u2019s stretch of coastline is reinforced with a deep-water bulkhead. There\u2019s also a lengthy private dock with benches, a boat slip, and ramp for cranking up your jet ski.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n