Rudy Giuliani was hoping to score a fast buyer for his New York City apartment in hopes for some fast cash, but it appears the former mayor is having some trouble.
Giuliani just slashed a whopping $400,000 off the asking price of his ritzy Manhattan co-op, The Post has learned.
The luxury residence, at 45 E. 66th St., was initially listed for a cool $6.5 million over the summer.
The price tag is now $6.1 million.
Records reveal that Giuliani, 79, acquired this three-bedroom, three-bathroom corner unit in 2002 for $4.8 million.
Why the sudden sale? Insiders say it’s all tied to Giuliani’s growing list of legal battles.
When he first tossed his cherished Upper East Side abode on the market back in July, speculation ran rampant. One legal expert said, “There is no doubt that if he is federally indicted, he will need top-notch lawyers to see his case through. Most criminal indictments on the federal level can take years to prosecute, and you are responsible for paying your lawyers throughout. It will cost a pretty penny.”
With Giuliani’s recent legal woes, including a Georgia indictment over the summer related to allegations of trying to overturn President Trump’s 2020 election loss, it’s clear that the ex-mayor is facing a barrage of legal fees, fines, sanctions and damages.
This includes a federal judge holding him liable in a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers who claim they were falsely accused of fraud.
Giuliani’s Manhattan pad, located just a stone’s throw away from Central Park, offers plenty of luxuries, including a woodburning fireplace and a semi-private elevator landing. The building itself comes with a 24-hour doorman and a summertime construction ban.
Originally designed by renowned architects Harde & Short in 1906 and designated as a landmark in 1977, this home boasts original details and high ceilings, according to the listing.
Amid the virtual staging of the property, you’ll spot a jersey with the number five. It’s a replica of Joe DiMaggio’s Yankees jersey, a gift Giuliani received in 2002 and one that was personally signed by the legendary player himself.
This is the same residence that made headlines when federal agents raided it on April 28, 2021, as part of an investigation into Giuliani’s alleged dealings in Ukraine. He was suspected of illegal lobbying on behalf of Ukrainian officials and oligarchs during his time as Trump’s lawyer. The FBI left no stone unturned, seizing a treasure trove of electronic devices.
Giuliani shot back, accusing federal authorities of “trying to frame” him and claiming that he was under investigation because of his work for former President Donald Trump. In his own words, “Usually, a person who has been a former assistant US attorney, a US attorney, a mayor, the associate attorney general, usually they receive a subpoena — not have their home raided.”
Fast forward to November 2022, prosecutors eventually dropped the case, letting a Manhattan federal court judge know that they would not be pursuing criminal charges after their investigation.
However, Giuliani didn’t waste any time putting the unit up for sale, just five days before Trump faced his second federal indictment for his alleged role in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.
At one point, Giuliani owned six homes and had 11 country club memberships, including the nine-room co-op on the Upper East Side and a house in the Hamptons. His marriage to Judith Nelson at Gracie Mansion lasted 16 years before ending in divorce.
She lived in the co-op until May 2019, and although Giuliani retained it, she walked away with the Hamptons home, which she sold in 2021 for $5 million.
As for Giuliani’s primary residence, it’s still a mystery, but one thing is clear: He added a Florida home to his collection in 2020.
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