The Sale
The estate of Jeffrey Epstein sold the Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street for ** million** in March 2022. This was the estate’s largest single real estate transaction and came after the property had been on the market for several months.
Why the Discount
The townhouse was estimated at approximately million in 2019. The sold price of million represented a meaningful discount for several reasons:
- The property requires significant renovation (the interior reflects Epstein’s idiosyncratic decor choices)
- The notoriety of the address
- The complex legal history tied to the property’s transfer from Wexner
The Buyer
The buyer purchased the property through an LLC. Their identity has not been publicly confirmed through confirmed reporting.
Before the Sale
The townhouse was the subject of a 2019 FBI search, yielding significant evidence including photographs of potential victims, CDs, and a foreign passport. These items were catalogued and retained by investigators; the property itself was returned to estate control.
Current Status
As of 2024, the townhouse has reportedly been undergoing renovation by its new owners. It remains one of the iconic pieces of New York real estate connected to the Epstein story.