What is document EFTA00020929?

This is a property title search document from 2019 (Search Number 19-J-9358) for Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. It provides the chain of ownership, identifies legal encumbrances, and notes potential tax issues with the shell companies that owned the property.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as president of Nine East 71st Street Corporation, along with three corporate entities: Birch Wathen School, Inc. (prior owner), Nine East 71st Street Corporation, and Maple, Inc. (the Virgin Islands shell company that held title at the time of the search).

What does this document reveal about Epstein's property holdings?

The document reveals how Epstein used shell companies to hold his Manhattan mansion. In December 2011, he transferred the property from Nine East 71st Street Corporation to Maple, Inc. for $0 consideration, signing as president of both entities. This transfer occurred shortly after Epstein was required to register as a Level 3 sex offender in New York.

What is the significance of the lis pendens in this document?

A lis pendens filed on July 11, 2019 (Index #19CR490) indicates pending litigation involving the property. This timing coincides with Epstein's July 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, suggesting this may relate to the government's efforts to seize his assets.

What happened to this property after Epstein's death?

The Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street was sold in March 2021 to former Goldman Sachs executive Michael Daffey for approximately $51 million. The proceeds went to the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program.

What is document EFTA00020929?

This is a property title search document from 2019 (Search Number 19-J-9358) for Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. It provides the chain of ownership, identifies legal encumbrances, and notes potential tax issues with the shell companies that owned the property.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as president of Nine East 71st Street Corporation, along with three corporate entities: Birch Wathen School, Inc. (prior owner), Nine East 71st Street Corporation, and Maple, Inc. (the Virgin Islands shell company that held title at the time of the search).

What does this document reveal about Epstein's property holdings?

The document reveals how Epstein used shell companies to hold his Manhattan mansion. In December 2011, he transferred the property from Nine East 71st Street Corporation to Maple, Inc. for $0 consideration, signing as president of both entities. This transfer occurred shortly after Epstein was required to register as a Level 3 sex offender in New York.

What is the significance of the lis pendens in this document?

A lis pendens filed on July 11, 2019 (Index #19CR490) indicates pending litigation involving the property. This timing coincides with Epstein's July 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, suggesting this may relate to the government's efforts to seize his assets.

What happened to this property after Epstein's death?

The Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street was sold in March 2021 to former Goldman Sachs executive Michael Daffey for approximately $51 million. The proceeds went to the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program.

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A 2019 title search document for Jeffrey Epstein's 9 East 71st Street Manhattan mansion, revealing the chain of ownership through shell companies and identifying legal and tax issues with the property.

This is a property title search conducted in 2019 for Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. The document traces ownership from the Birch Wathen School (1989) to Nine East 71st Street Corporation, then to Maple, Inc. in 2011—with Epstein signing as president of both buyer and seller in a $0 transfer. The search reveals a lis pendens (legal notice of pending litigation) filed in July 2019, along with potential unpaid New York State and City franchise and corporate taxes against both shell companies.

Key Highlights

•Documents the $0 transfer of Epstein's $77 million mansion to Maple, Inc. in December 2011, with Epstein signing as president of both buyer and seller corporations
•Reveals a lis pendens filed July 11, 2019 (Index #19CR490), indicating pending litigation against the property
•Shows potential unpaid New York State franchise taxes and NYC corporate taxes against both Maple, Inc. and Nine East 71st Street Corporation
•Confirms Epstein controlled the property through Virgin Islands-based shell company Maple, Inc. at the time of his 2019 arrest

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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SEARCH NUMBER: 19-J-9358 Dear Client: THIS COMPANY certifies that it has conducted a search of the records in the office of the Clerk and Register of the County of NEW YORK, City of NEW YORK for Record Owner(s), Open Mortgages, Judgments, Federal Tax Liens, Lis Pendens, Mechanic Liens and Warrants. Search also includes, Covenants, Restrictions, Easements, if any, and Tax Search against the subject premises set forth below. SUBJECT PREMISES: 9 East 71st Street, New York, New York The following returns were found of the record: DEED: Birch Wathen School, Inc. Dated 09-06-89 -TO- Recorded 09-11-89 Nine East 71st Street Corporation Reel 1617 Page 2412 N.Y.S.T.T. Paid $52,800.00 DEED: Nine East 71st Street Corporation Dated 12-23-11 (by Jeffrey E. Epstein, President) -TO- Maple, Inc. (Last Deed of Record) (Continued) Recorded 01-10-12 CRFN: 2012000008342 No Consideration EFTA00020929

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2 OBJECTIONS TO TITLE: SEARCH #: 19-J-9358 1. Subject to any state of facts an accurate Survey may show. 2. Subject to any Tax Assessments, Water and Sewer charges, if any. 3. Subject to the Rights of Tenants or Persons in Possession, if any. 4. Unpaid Vault Charges, if any. 5. Subject to all Covenants and Restrictions, Reservations & Easements of record, if any. 6. Lis Pendens filed 07-11-19, Index # 19CR490. (Image Not Available) 7. No Open Mortgages found of record. 8. No Open Judgments found of record. 9. Possible Unpaid N.Y.S. Franchise Taxes -VS- Maple, Inc. 10. Possible Unpaid N.Y.C. Corporate Taxes -VS- Maple, Inc. 11. Possible Unpaid N.Y.S. Franchise Taxes -VS- Nine East 71st Street Corporation 12. Possible Unpaid N.Y.C. Corporate Taxes -VS- Nine East 71st Street Corproation 13. Tax Search (See Herein) (Continued) EFTA00020930

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3 No other returns were found of record. Said subject premises are also known and designated on the NEW YORK County Tax Map as: Block: 1386 Lot: 10 This Company's maximum liability hereunder is limited to the total fee paid for this search. No liability is assumed for items not indexed or miss indexed. This report is based upon information supplied by the applicant as to the location and identification of the premises, and no liability is assumed for any discrepancies resulting therefrom. This report is offered for information only and does not represent either a commitment to insure Title or an opinion as to the marketability of Title to the subject premises. SEARCH CERTIFICATION DATE: AS OF 8AM 06-10-19 JADE DATA RESEARCH, INC. EFTA00020931