Historical notes / HIST-0087
HIST-0087 📅 1992-1997

Epstein tenant of the former Iranian Consul General’s residence — 34 East 69th Street, NYC

Summary

Jeffrey Epstein resided in the former Iranian Consul General’s residence at 34 East 69th Street, New York, from February 1992 to 1996-97. The property, seized by the U.S. government in 1980 following the diplomatic rupture with Iran, was managed by the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) of the Department of State. Epstein paid a rent of $15,000/month. He subsequently illegally sublet the premises to attorney Ivan Fisher, which led to a federal lawsuit (96 Civ. 8307, SDNY) led by prosecutor Mary Jo White.

Detailed context

Jeffrey Epstein was a tenant of the former Iranian Consul General's residence at 34 East 69th Street, New York, from February 1992 to 1996-97. The property, seized by the U.S. government in 1980 following the diplomatic rupture with Iran, was managed by the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) of the Department of State. Epstein paid a rent of $15,000/month. He subsequently illegally sublet the premises to attorney Ivan Fisher, which led to a federal lawsuit (96 Civ. 8307, SDNY) led by prosecutor Mary Jo White.

Updated: 2026-03-06