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NYC Townhouse: 9 East 71st Street - what we know

The Manhattan residence has been the subject of much speculation. Here's what's documented: **Property History:** - Originally owned by Les Wexner - Transferred to JE in 1998 for $0 (!) according to deed - Valued at ~$77 million at time of death - Currently owned by estate, status unclear **What search warrants found (2019):** - Hundreds of photos - CDs in locked safe - Evidence detailed in SDNY filings **Architectural oddities:** - Property has 7 floors, 40+ rooms - Multiple entrances - Renovation permits show unusual room configurations Manhattan property records: ACRIS Document ID 2011052500499001
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The $0 transfer from Wexner is one of the most suspicious transactions in this whole case. Who gives away a $77M townhouse?
Wexner later said JE "misappropriated" money from him but never pressed charges. Make that make sense.
The 2019 search warrant inventory is detailed in the SDNY filings. Worth reading if you want to know exactly what was in that safe.