Of the many unsettling dimensions of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the sheer scale of his real estate empire offers a unique lens into how the convicted sex offender operated. These were not merely private homes; they served as stages for his double life—venues for legitimate social and scientific gatherings on one hand, and sites for the alleged trafficking and abuse of underage girls on the other .
This investigation compiles the known details of Epstein’s primary residences, the individuals documented as visiting them, and the professional affiliations they held at the time. The information is drawn from court records, victim testimonies, flight logs, and a massive trove of recently unsealed emails and documents.
🏙️ The Herbert N. Straus House: 9 East 71st Street, Manhattan
This seven-story, 21,000-square-foot neoclassical townhouse on the Upper East Side was Epstein’s primary base of operations . Originally bought by his mentor, Leslie Wexner, Epstein took ownership in 1998 . It was here that Epstein hosted the lavish dinner parties that blurred the lines between intellectual salon and something far more sinister. The dining room, with its leopard-print chairs, hosted a dizzying array of powerful figures .
Based on photographs found in the mansion, letters, and email correspondence, the visitor log includes:
Visitor Affiliation at Time of Visit(s)
Bill Clinton 42nd President of the United States (post-presidency)
Donald Trump Real estate developer (pre-presidency)
Prince Andrew Duke of York / British Royal Family
Woody Allen Film director
Soon-Yin Previn Actress, wife of Woody Allen
Ehud Barak Former Prime Minister of Israel
Elon Musk CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
Richard Branson Founder of Virgin Group
Larry Summers Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Mick Jagger Musician, The Rolling Stones
Fidel Castro Former President of Cuba
Pope John Paul II Head of the Catholic Church
Stephen Bannon White House Chief Strategist (later role)
Mukesh Ambani Chairman of Reliance Industries
Leon Botstein President of Bard College
Tom Barrack Real Estate Investor / Trump fundraiser
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem CEO of DP World
Todd Boehly Businessman / Guggenheim Partners
Peter Marino Architect
Lawrence Krauss Theoretical physicist
Howard Lutnick CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Marvin Minsky MIT professor / AI pioneer
The “Shadow Annex”: 301 East 66th Street
Just ten blocks from the townhouse, this condo building served a different, more secretive purpose . Owned by Epstein’s brother Mark’s company, the building housed multiple units controlled by Epstein. Newly released records show he kept apartments for staff, associates, and what his address book chillingly marked as “Apts. for models”—purportedly used to house young women, some of whom were trafficked .
Visitor/Occupant Affiliation at Time
Jean-Luc Brunel Head of MC2 Models
Ehud Barak & Nili Priel Former Israeli PM and his wife
Peter Attia Physician / Longevity influencer
Lawrence Krauss Theoretical physicist
Stephen Kosslyn Stanford neuroscientist
Martin Nowak Harvard professor
Joscha Bach AI researcher
Sarah Kellen Epstein assistant
Larry Visoski Epstein’s pilot
Darren Indyke Epstein’s lawyer
Lesley Groff Epstein’s longtime assistant
Eva Andersson-Dubin Former girlfriend of Epstein
🏝️ Little Saint James & Great Saint James, U.S. Virgin Islands
Purchased in 1998 for $8 million, the 72-acre Little Saint James—infamously known as “Pedophile Island”—was where Epstein allegedly conducted much of his sex trafficking operation . He bought the neighboring 165-acre Great Saint James in 2016, reportedly to further shield his activities . Flight logs, phone data, and testimony confirm a steady flow of visitors even after his 2008 conviction .
Visitor Affiliation at Time of Visit(s)
Bill Clinton 42nd U.S. President
Prince Andrew Duke of York
Ehud Barak Former Prime Minister of Israel
Jean-Luc Brunel Head of MC2 Models
Howard Lutnick CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald (visited in 2012)
Marvin Minsky MIT professor
Stephen Deckoff (Purchased islands in 2023, not a visitor)
🌴 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, Florida
Epstein bought this waterfront estate in 1990 for $2.5 million . It was ground zero for the initial police investigation in 2005, with prosecutors alleging he trafficked numerous underage girls there . While the guest list here is less documented than in New York, the property was central to his network.
Visitor Affiliation at Time of Visit(s)
Donald Trump Real estate developer (neighbor)
Jack Goldberger Epstein’s defense attorney (2008)
Numerous underage victims As detailed in federal indictments
🌵 Zorro Ranch, Stanley, New Mexico
Purchased in 1993, this sprawling 10,000-acre ranch near Santa Fe was another key location . According to the indictment of Ghislaine Maxwell, she and Epstein groomed a minor victim here in 1996 . The property included a 30,000-square-foot main residence and an airstrip.
Visitor Affiliation at Time of Visit(s)
Ghislaine Maxwell Epstein’s associate / Coordinator
Unnamed minor victims As per court documents
Ranch manager Staff
🇫🇷 22 Avenue Foch, Paris, France
Located in a posh neighborhood near the Arc de Triomphe, this 7,400-square-foot apartment was where Epstein was heading when he was arrested in 2019 . Court documents noted the walls were covered with photos of naked young women .
Visitor Affiliation at Time of Visit(s)
Jean-Luc Brunel Head of MC2 Models
Jean-Luc Brunel’s modeling agency Business associate
🏡 Other Notable Properties
· 5025 East Dublin Granville Road, New Albany, Ohio: Purchased in 1993, this home was near the estate of Epstein’s longtime mentor, Leslie Wexner . Maria Farmer, an artist who worked at Wexner’s estate, reported meeting Donald Trump at Epstein’s Manhattan office in 1995 .
· Leslie Wexner’s residence (via proximity): Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands (Victoria‘s Secret), was Epstein’s sole client for decades. While not Epstein’s property, the close business and personal ties are a crucial part of the story .
🔍 Methodology and Context
This investigation compiles data from multiple authoritative sources: investigative reporting by The New York Times, WIRED, and the New York Post ; official court documents and the U.S. Department of Justice files ; and historical records from sources like Encyclopaedia Britannica and Forbes .
No wrongdoing is implied by merely appearing in these documents. Many individuals have denied any knowledge of or participation in Epstein’s criminal activities, and the visits span a wide range of contexts, from legitimate business meetings to social calls made after his 2008 conviction . However, the comprehensive picture painted by these properties reveals the sophisticated infrastructure Epstein built to cultivate influence, reward associates, and, as alleged by victims, commit his crimes.