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By all accounts, 82-year-old Irene Silverman was in the prime of her life. She was in great health, both physically and mentally.

Most would have been decades off if they tried to guess her age.

Somewhat of a celebrity for her legendary parties over the years, Irene Silverman's passion

for society and culture never faded as she grew older.

The well-known socialite was the widow of a successful businessman who had amassed a fortune

before his death in 1980.

With houses all over the world, Irene eventually settled in her palatial multimillion-dollar

townhouse in New York City.

The 19th century mansion is a Manhattan landmark, renowned for its expansive rooftop garden,

marble interior, and grand rooms inspired by the Palace of Versailles in France.

She had renovated the house many times over the years, and eventually decided to include several

apartments. At an average price of $6,000 a month, the high-end units were more to Irene than

just another source of income. Always the socialite, Irene wanted to be surrounded by different

and interesting people, and her tenants were often

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