Story of Rapper Birdman's Abandoned New Orleans Mansion that's been Rotting away for 19 Years. Inside Photos in Comments. The 10,948 square-foot property situated in the Upscale Eastover neighborhood of New Orleans has remained vacant for over 15 years, showcasing neglect and decay. Birdman, also known as Bryan Williams decided to abandon the mansion after a hurricane damaged parts of the house. This luxurious three-story mansion, built in 1990, boasts five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two hot tubs, a sauna, a swimming pool, a private theater, a glass room with a bar, and a studio for music production. Birdman's mansion, featured in music videos, was once a symbol of opulence but now stands as a haunting reminder of its deserted past, with remnants of its former grandeur scattered throughout the abandoned estate.