71st St Townhouse: Wexner Gift History

PROPERTY RECORDS — 9 EAST 71ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY Location: 9 East 71st Street, Manhattan, New York 10021 Type: Seven-story single-family townhouse Estimated Value: $77 million (2019) Previous Use: Birch Wathen School OWNERSHIP HISTORY: - Originally the Birch Wathen School - Purchased by Les Wexner in 1989 - Transferred to Epstein in 1998 (circumstances debated) - Title held through corporate entity PROPERTY FEATURES: - Approximately 21,000 square feet - Seven stories plus basement - Elaborate security system with surveillance cameras - Custom interior modifications - One of the largest private residences in Manhattan SEARCH FINDINGS (July 6, 2019): Property was searched pursuant to federal warrant following Epstein's arrest. Items seized included photographs, electronic media, documents, cash, diamonds, and a fake Austrian passport. The property was ultimately sold as part of estate proceedings. Source: NYC DOF / Court records Available at: https://www.justice.gov/epstein/court-records