Developers allegedly also scammed
Kenigsberg later filed legal action against Sky Top Partners LLC and attorney Anthony Monelli, who helped complete the transaction, seeking up to $2 million in damages.
But the developers say they were deceived as well. In a statement, they claimed they had no idea the person selling the property was an imposter.
“We learned to our shock and dismay that Dr. Kenigsberg had not, in fact, sold the property to us,” the developers said.
“Rather, a third-party had impersonated Dr. Kenigsberg and, through the carelessness and neglect of the various real estate professionals involved in the transaction, managed to list, market, and sell the property without anyone ever catching on.”
‘More than obnoxious’
The lawsuit seeks to void the property transfer entirely and have the house removed from the land. While the legal battle plays out, construction on the nearly $1.5 million home has been halted, according to The Washington Post.
“I’m angry that so many people were so negligent that this could have happened. It wasn’t for sale,” the doctor told CT Insider of the land that represented more than 70 years of family history.
“It’s more than obnoxious, it’s offensive and wrong,” Kenigsberg added.
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