Sale of Epstein’s Manhattan Mansion
Jeffrey Epstein’s 9-story townhouse at 9 East 71st Street in Manhattan one of the largest private residences in New York City was sold by his estate in March 2021 for approximately ** million**.
The Property
The mansion was notable for its:
- ~21,000 square feet across 9 floors
- History as a school (Birch Wathen) before Epstein’s purchase
- Extensive renovation including a music room, library, and art collection
- Disturbing contents discovered during the 2019 FBI search: a wall safe containing diamonds, cash, and foreign passports, plus nude photographs
The Sale
The estate listed the property and received a buyer after a period on the market. The sale price of ~ million was considered below market value for a property of that size in that location, reflecting the property’s toxic association with Epstein.
Buyer: The identity of the buyer was not publicly disclosed at the time of sale. Real estate records showed it was purchased through an LLC, which is standard for high-value New York real estate.
Proceeds
Sale proceeds went to Epstein’s estate and were distributed among:
- Victim compensation claims
- Legal fees and estate administration costs
- Settlements with civil plaintiffs including the USVI