{"id":"court_ctb_2303_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2303,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":null,"title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|\n| In re:                                                      | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1                                       | :<br>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                    | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x     |             |                         |  |  |\n\n## **GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC'S FIRST MONTHLY STATUS REPORT REGARDING REMEDIATION OF SHERRY NETHERLAND APARTMENT**\n\n Genever Holdings LLC (the \"Debtor\" or \"Genever US\"), by and through its undersigned counsel, hereby files this first monthly status report (the \"Status Report\") in accordance with the *Order Granting Genever Holdings LLC's Motion, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 363(b), for Entry of Order Authorizing Genever Holdings LLC to Obtain Services Necessary to Remediate Areas of Sherry Netherland Apartment Affected by March 15, 2023 Fire* [Docket No. 2213] (the \"Remediation Order\"),2 covering the period from September 19, 2023 (the date of entry of the Remediation Order) through October 31, 2023:\n\n## **STATUS REPORT**\n\n1. Update on Asbestos Removal: On October 12, 2023, Genever US submitted to\n\nthe New York City environmental protection department its request for issuance of permits in\n\n 1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Status Report have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Order.\n\norder to conduct the asbestos removal in the Affected Area of the Sherry Netherland Apartment. At this time, Genever US is awaiting the issuance of the relevant permits by the City of New York, but it expects that such permits will be issued in the next couple of weeks. In accordance with the Remediation Order (and as further detailed below), Genever US also paid \\$48,900 to ABF Environmental, Inc. (*i.e.*, the asbestos removal company) and \\$7,348.06 to Gallagher Basset Services, Inc. (for preparing and filing the asbestos permits). The Sherry Netherland has agreed to reimburse Genever US for 80% of these payments, representing an aggregate amount of \\$44,998.45. In other words, Genever US's net outlays for these two payment will be \\$11,249.61. Genever US expects to receive the reimbursement from the Sherry Netherland shortly.\n\n2. Update on General Contractors: On October 23, 2023, Genever US invited the following six general contractors to submit bids for the Remediation Project:\n\n- a. Cliffco Construction\n- b. Gustav Restoration\n- c. Gem Contracting\n\n- d. Liebhaber Company\n- e. Quest Builders Group\n- f. Sciame Construction\n\nPrior to soliciting bids from general contractors, Acheson Doyle Partners Architects PC (*i.e.*, Genever US's architect for the Remediation Project) also prepared the requisite construction plans. The deadline to submit bids for the Remediation Project is November 17, 2023.3 In accordance with the Remediation Order, Genever US will share with the Consultation Parties all bids it receives and will consult with them regarding the selection of the winning bid. Genever\n\n<sup>3</sup> An earlier bid deadline was not practicable because it takes approximately three weeks for general contractors to prepare a bid, given the scope of the Remediation Project. In any event, the general contractor will not be able to commence work until after the asbestos removal has been completed, which itself will not be able to commence until all relevant permits have been issued by the City of New York.\n\nUS expects to be able to identify the winning bid, as well as provide the estimated cost of the Remediation Project (as indicated in the winning bid), in the next monthly status report.\n\n3. Summary of Expenses Paid to Date: To date, Genever US has made the\n\nfollowing payments in connection with the Remediation Project:\n\n| Date             | Recipient              | Description                   | Amount      |\n|------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------|\n|                  |                        |                               |             |\n| August 30, 2023  | Gallagher Bassett      | Asbestos survey and reporting | \\$3,871.56  |\n|                  | Services, Inc.         |                               |             |\n| October 4, 2023  | Gallagher Bassett      | Asbestos permits              | \\$7,348.06  |\n|                  | Services, Inc.         |                               |             |\n| October 13, 2023 | ABF Environmental,     | Asbestos abatement work       | \\$48,900.00 |\n|                  | Inc.                   |                               |             |\n| October 30, 2023 | Acheson Doyle          | Architectural services        | \\$3,380.86  |\n|                  | Partners Architects PC |                               |             |\n\n4. Other Updates: In accordance with the Remediation Order and the Architect Agreement, and as required by the New York City building code, Genever US has engaged (i) a filing consultant (Burnham Nationwide) to handle the submission of the architectural plans to the New York City building department and (ii) a special inspector (Catalpa Special Inspections) to inspect masonry, mechanical systems, and fire stopping. The anticipated fees of the filing consultant are approximately \\$10,000.00, and the anticipated fees of the special inspector are approximately \\$6,000.00. No payments have yet been made to the filing consultant or the special inspector.\n\n5. Alteration Agreement: Given that the Sherry Netherland building is a landmark building that functions as a co-operative apartment house and a luxury hotel, the Sherry Netherland has put in place a number policies and procedures that all shareholders of the cooperative must follow when making alterations to their apartments, including entry into an alteration agreement between the shareholder and the Sherry Netherland. As previewed in the\n\n3\n\nMotion, Genever US intends to file a motion in the near future requesting authorization to enter into such an alteration agreement. This agreement will implement various procedures that will apply to the Remediation Project, including, among other things, that: (a) prior to commencing work, Genever US must submit to the Sherry Netherland certain necessary documentation, including but not limited to a description and specification of the work to be done, detailed plans, proof of licensing, proof of insurance, and the execution of specific riders addressing certain specific circumstances (such as asbestos removal and lead-based paint hazards); (b) the Sherry Netherland may designate an architect to review plans and inspect alterations to the extent necessary to determine that the work is proceeding in conformity with their policies; (c) prior to commencing work, all appropriate permits and approvals must have been obtained from the agencies having jurisdiction over the project; and (d) the Remediation Project must comply with regulations regarding manner and materials for the work, including days and hours of work, the protection of hallways and heating, electrical and plumbing systems, and quality of materials.\n\n[*Remainder of page intentionally left blank*]\n\nDated: November 2, 2023 New York, New York\n\n## By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nLuc A. Despins (admitted *pro hac vice*) G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nNicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC*","body_zh":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\nx\n\n关于：　:\n:　第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，1　:\n:　案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:\n:　（合并审理）\n\nGENEVER HOLDINGS LLC（日内瓦控股有限公司）关于雪莉荷兰公寓修复的第一份每月情况报告\n\nGenever Holdings LLC（日内瓦控股有限公司）（下称“债务人”或“Genever US”）特此通过其下述署名律师，根据《根据破产法典第 363(b) 条批准 Genever Holdings LLC 动议并作出命令授权 Genever Holdings LLC 获得必要服务以修复受 2023年3月15日 火灾影响的雪莉荷兰公寓区域的命令》[Docket No. 2213]（下称“《修复命令》”）2，提交本第一份每月情况报告（下称“《情况报告》”），涵盖自 2023年9月19日（《修复命令》作出之日）至 2023年10月31日 期间的情况：\n情况报告\n\n1. 石棉清除最新进展：2023年10月12日，Genever US 向纽约市环境保护局提交了核发许可的申请，\n\n以便在雪莉荷兰公寓的受影响区域进行石棉清除工作。目前，Genever US 正在等待纽约市核发相关许可，并预计该等许可将在未来几周内核发。根据《修复命令》（且如下文进一步详述），Genever US 还向 ABF Environmental, Inc.（即石棉清除公司）支付了 $48,900，并向 Gallagher Basset Services, Inc.（用于准备和提交石棉许可申请）支付了 $7,348.06。雪莉荷兰已同意向 Genever US 报销上述款项的 80%，总计金额为 $44,998.45。换言之，Genever US 就这两笔付款的净支出将为 $11,249.61。Genever US 预计不久将收到雪莉荷兰的报销款。\n\n 1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（又名郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他诸多化名）（税务识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（税务识别号后四位：8202）和 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为 Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 遗产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络目的）。\n\n2 本《情况报告》中使用但未予定义的大写术语具有《修复命令》中赋予它们的含义。\n\n2. 总承包商最新进展：2023年10月23日，Genever US 邀请了以下六家总承包商就修复项目提交投标方案：\n\n- a. Cliffco Construction\n- b. Gustav Restoration\n- c. Gem Contracting\n\n- d. Liebhaber Company\n- e. Quest Builders Group\n- f. Sciame Construction\n\n在向总承包商招标之前，Acheson Doyle Partners Architects PC（即 Genever US 就该修复项目聘请的建筑师事务所）亦编制了必要的施工图纸。修复项目提交投标方案的截止日期为 2023年11月17日。3 根据《修复命令》，Genever US 将向各咨询方分享其收到的所有投标方案，并就选定中标方案与各咨询方进行协商。Genever\n\n3 鉴于该修复项目的范围，总承包商准备一份投标方案大约需要三周时间，因此更早的投标截止日期是不可行的。无论如何，在石棉清除工作完成之前，总承包商都无法开工，而石棉清除工作本身在纽约市核发所有相关许可之前也无法开始。\n\nUS 预计能够在下一份每月情况报告中确定中标方案，并提供修复项目的预估费用（如中标方案中所载）。\n\n3. 截至目前已付费用汇总：截至目前，Genever US 已就修复项目进行了如下付款：\n\n日期　收款人　说明　金额\n\n2023年8月30日　Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.　石棉勘测与报告　$3,871.56\n2023年10月4日　Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.　石棉许可　$7,348.06\n2023年10月13日　ABF Environmental, Inc.　石棉消除工程　$48,900.00\n2023年10月30日　Acheson Doyle Partners Architects PC　建筑设计服务　$3,380.86\n\n4. 其他最新进展：根据《修复命令》和《建筑师协议》，并按照纽约市建筑法规的要求，Genever US 已聘请：(i) 一家报备咨询顾问机构（Burnham Nationwide）负责向纽约市建筑局提交建筑施工图纸，以及 (ii) 一家特殊检查机构（Catalpa Special Inspections）负责对砖石结构、机械系统和防火堵料进行检查。报备咨询顾问机构的预期费用约为 $10,000.00，特殊检查机构的预期费用约为 $6,000.00。目前尚未向报备咨询顾问机构或特殊检查机构支付任何款项。\n\n5. 改造协议：鉴于雪莉荷兰大楼是一栋兼具合作公寓和豪华酒店功能的地标建筑，雪莉荷兰制定了多项政策和程序，所有合作公寓的股东在对其公寓进行改造时均必须遵守，包括股东与雪莉荷兰之间签署改造协议。正如在\n动议中所预告的，Genever US 打算在近期提交一项动议，请求授权签署该等改造协议。该协议将落实适用于该修复项目的各项程序，其中包括：(a) 在开工前，Genever US 必须向雪莉荷兰提交若干必要的文件，包括但不限于待施工工程的说明和规范、详细图纸、资质许可证明、保险证明，以及针对特定情况（如石棉清除和含铅涂料危害）签署的特定附加条款；(b) 雪莉荷兰可指定一名建筑师在必要限度内审查图纸并检查改造情况，以确定施工符合其政策；(c) 在开工前，必须已从对该项目具有管辖权的主管部门取得所有适当的许可和批准；以及 (d) 修复项目必须遵守关于施工方式和材料的规定，包括施工日期和时间、走廊及供暖、电气和管道系统的保护，以及材料的质量。\n\n[本页其余部分故意留白]\n\n日期：2023年11月2日 纽约州纽约市\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nLuc A. Despins（获特许出庭代理） G. Alexander Bongartz（获特许出庭代理） Douglass Barron（获特许出庭代理） PAUL HASTINGS LLP（普衡律师事务所） 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（获特许出庭代理） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\nGenever Holdings LLC 代理律师","key_entities":["Je","Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Paul Hastings","Guo","CIPA","Miles Guo"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":1249,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:51:44"}