Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg was shocked and frustrated to find a house unexpectedly built on his land in Connecticut. He had purchased the half-acre property at 51 Sky Top Terrace in 1991, planning to leave it undeveloped and pass it down to his heirs. Despite receiving multiple offers, he had always refused to sell.
In 2022, Kenigsberg discovered the land had been sold without his knowledge when a friend informed him about a house under construction on the property. Investigations revealed that an impersonator in Johannesburg had fraudulently sold his 0.45-acre land to 51 Sky Top Partners LLC for $350,000. The company then began building a house, which by October 2022 was listed for nearly $1.5 million.
Kenigsberg filed a lawsuit against the parties involved, citing trespass, theft, and unfair trade practices, seeking to void the sale and claiming $2 million in damages. In response, Sky Top Partners sued attorney Anthony Monelli, along with the real estate company and agent, asserting they were unaware the transaction was fraudulent.
Reports, including from Supercar Blondie, indicate that the lawsuits have been settled and the four-bedroom home in question has been sold. Reflecting on his experience, Kenigsberg urged property owners to keep a close watch on their assets, especially if they live far away, warning, “If you live in California and you have land in Vermont, you’d better have somebody keeping an eye on it.”
He expressed mixed feelings about the settlement, sharing deep concerns about law enforcement’s diligence, as the impersonator remains at large and could potentially target others.