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Salim Mehajer, the embattled former Auburn deputy mayor, has put his house up for rent.
The lavish six-bedroom, five-bathroom property was posted on Domain on Wednesday, with an advertised rent of $2950 per week and a bond of $11,800.
Creditors chase Salim Mehajer for $97 million
The property developer's lawyers say his companies only have $32,000 in the bank, as Mehajer tries to halt the appointment of administrators.
An online listing boasts underground parking for 13 cars, a "highly-integrated security system with 56 surveillance cameras", multiple office spaces, an elevator, and a private sauna.
It also lists a crystal chandelier, home theatre system with massage chairs, heating swimming pool, and sunken spa baths as features of the 800-square-metre property.
"This near new residence has its own lift [and] presents a versatile floor plan to accommodate the largest of families or for those [of] you [who] enjoy the finer things in life," the listing says.
The four-level house in Frances Street, Lidcombe, was the backdrop for Mr Mehajer's infamous wedding in 2015.
The 31-year-old attracted the ire of his neighbours after he instructed them to park their cars elsewhere, or face being towed, to make way for a luxury car convoy and dancing in the street.
It later emerged the event did not have council approval to close the road.
An onyx marble staircase in the foyer of the home also became the centre of a court battle, after a contractor alleged he was not paid for the $15,000, one-month installation.
The distinctive home has since been used in magazine photo shoots, in US rapper Bow Wow's Too Real music video, and in numerous news broadcasts.
After the listing was posted, Lidcombe-based Surething Realty was bombarded with calls from people wishing to inspect the property.
One man who answered the phone at the realtors on Wednesday afternoon said there had "surprisingly" been "a lot of calls", including from people who seemed genuinely interested to rent.
This was despite the fact that "the person that owns that property gets a lot of negative attention".
"It's just like any property, I haven't seen a property stay for too long in Sydney," he said.
The listing comes after a tumultuous few months for Mr Mehajer, who recently lost a court bid to oust administrators appointed to his companies.
Creditors are hoping to get almost $100 million from the property developer and his companies, however the Supreme Court heard they have just $32,000 in the bank.