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'Roblox' widow bought $15.9M NYC mansion to live in with escort
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Marianne Flippo, a grieving widow and Roblox fortune heir, purchased a $15.9 million historic Manhattan mansion in Kips Bay in April 2025, intending it as a home with her male escort companion, Gregg Starr.
- Flippo later accused Starr and an escort agency of defrauding her of millions through a fake “buyout” scheme, claiming she was pressured into wiring nearly $6 million, leaving her bank account nearly empty.
- The 1903 Beaux-Arts mansion, originally built for prominent socialites and a New York City landmark, spans over 11,600 square feet with luxurious features including a wine cellar, sauna, and elevator.
- Despite the purchase, Flippo has not fully relocated to New York, maintaining residence in New Hampshire, and met Starr less than a year prior through an escort agency she initially misunderstood as a personal assistant service.
- The property’s monthly expenses are substantial, with estimated taxes around $14,000 and total carrying costs exceeding six figures, underscoring the financial weight of the mansion amidst Flippo’s legal and personal turmoil.
