The announcement about Tony was made on 2/23/23? So I wonder for how long the GB knew he was going? How much time did legal and the desk have to prepare?
Watchtower could have rented a place....but with lots of experienced free labor why do that? Why not buy a decent but older place and remodel it? A number of single-family brownstones had been purchased or inherited in Brooklyn Heights over the years and converted into multi-family "flats" for Bethelites and visiting professionals (dentists, etc.).
For fun, I did a search for completed real-estate sales between February and April for Lumberton and places within 5 miles. Well-priced properties due for remodeling that could provide housing for at least two couples or traveling headquarter staff (Lumberton is on the main highway, halfway between New York and Florida).
One large old 50s home with a big pool attracted my attention. Why? Because someone had made the unusual demand to have the old Multiple listing service AND Google remove inside and street photos of the property...unusual... unless you are paranoid... or in witness protection...or work for the Defense dept. :) However, this is all conjecture. I would buy this myself for only the "reported" price of 200k!!! 4 bed, 3 bath, 2932 sq ft. on 4 acres with a huge pool. 204 W 22nd St, Lumberton, NC 28358 ??? Only time will tell. 100% conjecture.
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