64 West End Ave

Developer Harry Macklowe’s East Hampton home, listed for $38 million, faces challenges as it lacks a certificate of occupancy, rendering it uninhabitable. The property, recently put on the market, incurred fines and legal issues due to unapproved work, with East Hampton Village officials accusing Macklowe of illegal land clearing and unpermitted additions at 64 West End Avenue, endangering wetlands. Despite accumulating fines for over 21 violations, Macklowe hasn’t paid for five years. The lack of resolution, combined with the aggressive asking price, raises uncertainty about a potential buyer inheriting the East Hampton headache or the property’s successful sale.