Andrew Stein
Former NYC Council President; listed in Epstein's black book with 3 numbers; 845 document mentions; convicted of tax fraud (2010); Epstein emailed Maxwell about his indictment; no abuse allegations.
Also known as: Andrew Stein (NYC), Andy Stein, Drew Stein
Former New York City Council President (1986-1994) who appears in Epstein's address book with three phone numbers and in 845 documents in the released case files. Stein was part of the overlapping New York political and social world where Epstein operated. In a May 2010 email exchange, Epstein messaged Ghislaine Maxwell and his associate Felicia Taylor about Stein's tax fraud indictment, writing 'andrew stein and the other ken starr indicted for fraud.' Stein was convicted of filing false tax returns in 2010 in an unrelated matter. Separately, Stein later served as trustee for the Maxine P & Martin Epstein Family Foundation (2021), a nonprofit organization.
No allegations of sexual misconduct or participation in Epstein's activities have been made against Stein, and he does not appear in Epstein's flight logs.
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Andrew Stein appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Andrew Stein is a former New York City Council President who was a prominent figure in New York's political and social scene during the 1980s and 1990s. He held the position of New York City Council President, which was one of the most powerful elected positions in New York City government at the time.
Stein was part of the broader New York political and social circles in which Jeffrey Epstein operated. His name appears in Epstein's personal contact records, indicating some level of social or professional acquaintance. There are no allegations in the reviewed documents connecting Stein to any of Epstein's criminal activities.
Stein was later convicted in 2010 of tax fraud in a case unrelated to Epstein. His appearance in the Epstein case files is limited to contact book entries and mailing lists, consistent with the type of social networking Epstein maintained with New York political figures.
Epstein Connection
Andrew Stein's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented primarily through his inclusion in Epstein's personal black book (contact directory) with three phone numbers listed, as well as his appearance in Epstein's broader contact book and mailing lists released through the House Oversight Committee. These records indicate Epstein maintained contact information for Stein, consistent with Epstein's pattern of cultivating connections with prominent New York political figures. No documents in the reviewed evidence suggest any involvement by Stein in Epstein's criminal activities.
Key Allegations(3)
Andrew Stein was listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book (personal contact directory) with three phone numbers
documentedAndrew Stein appeared in Epstein's contact book as released in court-unsealed documents
documentedAndrew Stein appeared on Epstein-related mailing or contact lists released by the House Oversight Committee
documentedLegal Status
Andrew Stein is named in Epstein's black book and contact records but has not been charged, investigated, or identified as a witness or victim in connection with the Epstein case. No allegations of criminal conduct related to Epstein were found in the reviewed documents.
Key Relationships(1)
Listed in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers and in Epstein's contact book, indicating Epstein maintained contact information for Stein (dc-1508960, dc-25547587)
Timeline(4 events)
Andrew Stein's contact information appears in Epstein's black book (estimated date of the book's compilation based on surrounding entries)
Court-unsealed documents released in Giuffre v. Maxwell case, which included documents referencing contacts in Epstein's network
Epstein contact book released as court-unsealed document, containing Stein's information
House Oversight Committee releases Epstein-related documents including mailing and contact lists where Stein appears
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
External Cross-Check
Search ICIJ Offshore Leaks, OFAC Sanctions, SEC EDGAR, and Federal Courts
Nonprofit Connections (1)
Cross-referenced against IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Officer/trustee roles matched by name.
Board Roles
Document Mentions
About Andrew Stein
Who is Andrew Stein?
Former New York City Council President (1986-1994) who appears in Epstein's address book with three phone numbers and in 845 documents in the released case files. Stein was part of the overlapping New York political and social world where Epstein operated. In a May 2010 email exchange, Epstein messaged Ghislaine Maxwell and his associate Felicia Taylor about Stein's tax fraud indictment, writing 'andrew stein and the other ken starr indicted for fraud.' Stein was convicted of filing false tax returns in 2010 in an unrelated matter. Separately, Stein later served as trustee for the Maxine P & Martin Epstein Family Foundation (2021), a nonprofit organization. No allegations of sexual misconduct or participation in Epstein's activities have been made against Stein, and he does not appear in Epstein's flight logs.
What is Andrew Stein's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Andrew Stein appears in 1,095 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Andrew Stein in the Epstein files?
Yes. Andrew Stein is referenced in 1,095 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was Andrew Stein in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Andrew Stein appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 3 phone numbers listed.
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