Ira Rennert Engages Architect to Build a 10,000 sq ft Museum at his Hamptons Estate without Approvals

As summer heats up in the Hamptons, so does the real estate. Word on the street is that billionaire Ira Rennert, with his 63 acres on Sagaponack Island called Life at Fairfield (otherwise known as “The House That Ate the Hamptons”) has engaged an architect to design a 10,000 square foot museum. We guess his colossal 110,000 square foot mansion, playhouse, private synagogue and auxiliary buildings weren’t enough for Rennert.

He is now constructing a 10,000 square foot museum to house his $500 million art collection. Rather than dealing with the Town Board after being turned down when he wanted to build an outdoor bathroom, Rennert decided to keep his latest addition under wraps.  New York Post reports that a building inspector has slapped Rennert with a notice of violation and a stop-work order notice. A handyman who tweets at @hamptonsborn, tweeted about the museum – leading to the bust. There was no permit attempt for the structure.

Photo credit: Astrid Stawiarz for The Wall St Journal

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