"Epstein's infamous mansion at 9 East 71st Street faced the Frick's six-story research library and had unimpeded views to the west, over the Frick-family mansion toward Central Park."
"Epstein writes that Selldorf's plans are 'not at all consistent with the scale, style, character and historical integrity' of the old Frick buildings."
"Epstein's accountant, Richard Kahn, had separately shared news of the plans on May 11, but a second Epstein draft to the LPC was not detailed."
In 2018, Jeffrey Epstein received an email from neighbor Howard Lutnick regarding concerns over the Frick's expansion plans that could block views. Lutnick urged Epstein to act quickly, fearing the impact on their properties. Epstein's responses to the Landmarks Preservation Commission criticized the proposed designs for lacking consistency with the historical character of the Frick buildings. He expressed concerns about increased noise and congestion from the new facilities, although his motivations may have also included personal interests in preserving his views from his mansion.
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