{"id":"court_ctb_3684_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3684,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2024-10-07","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| ------------------------------------------------------  | x                                      |  |\n|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--|\n| In re:                                                  | :<br>:<br>Chapter 11                   |  |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1                                   | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)<br>: |  |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>(Jointly Administered)<br>:       |  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |                                        |  |\n\n# **NOTICE OF FILING OF INVOICES OF ACHESON DOYLE PARTNERS ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DURING SEPTEMBER 2024**\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, 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 Project Order\"),2 attached hereto as **Exhibit A** is Acheson Doyle's invoice, dated October 7, 2024 (the \"Remediation Project Invoice\"), related to services performed by Acheson Doyle in connection with the Remediation Project during the month of September 2024 (as further detailed in the Remediation Project Invoice).\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, in accordance with the *Order Granting Genever*\n\n*Holdings LLC's Motion, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 363(b) and 554 and Bankruptcy*\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 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 herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Project Order or the Cleaning Project Order (as defined below), as applicable.\n\n*Rule 6007(a), for Entry of Order (I) Authorizing Genever Holdings LLC to Obtain Services Necessary to Clean Remaining Area of Sherry Netherland Apartment and (II) Granting Related Relief* (the \"Cleaning Project Order\"),3 attached hereto as **Exhibit B** is Acheson Doyle's invoice, dated October 7, 2024 (the \"Cleaning Project Invoice\" and, together with the Remediation Project Invoice, the \"Invoices\"), related to services performed by Acheson Doyle in connection with the Cleaning Project during the month of September 2024 (as further detailed in the Cleaning Project Invoice).\n\n**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, pursuant to the Remediation Project Order and the Cleaning Project Order, as applicable, (a) parties in interest have fourteen (14) days from the date of this Notice to object to the Invoices and (b) if no timely objections to the Invoice(s) are filed with the Court, Genever Holdings LLC is authorized to pay such Invoice(s) without further Court order.\n\nDated: October 14, 2024 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New York, New York\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@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<sup>3</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Project Order or the Cleaning Project Order (as defined below), as applicable.\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*\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------  | 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## **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the foregoing Notice was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case by operation of the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\nDated: October 14, 2024 New York, New York\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n *Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC*\n\n<sup>1</sup> 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 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# **Exhibit A**\n\n**Remediation Project Invoice**\n\n![](_page_5_Picture_1.jpeg)\n\n**Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. 226 West 26th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-6700 info@adparchitects.com 212.414.4500**\n\n| Genever Holdings LLC<br>c/o Luc A. Despins, as Chapter 11 Trustee for the |          |                                                                                                                                 | October 07, 2024 |          |  |\n|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|----------|--|\n|                                                                           |          |                                                                                                                                 | Project No:      | 52302.10 |  |\n| Estate of Ho Wan Kwok                                                     |          |                                                                                                                                 | Invoice No:      | 25230    |  |\n| Paul Hastings LLP                                                         |          |                                                                                                                                 |                  |          |  |\n| 200 Park Avenue                                                           |          |                                                                                                                                 |                  |          |  |\n| New York, NY 10166                                                        |          |                                                                                                                                 |                  |          |  |\n| Project                                                                   | 52302.10 | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY -<br>Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project |                  |          |  |\n\nInvoice to: G. Alexander Bongartz, Paul Hastings LLP *alexbongartz@paulhastings.com*\n\n## **Professional Services from September 01, 2024 to September 30, 2024**\n\n| Phase | 04 | Scope of Work Item D: Construction Administration |\n|-------|----|---------------------------------------------------|\n\nFee is billed hourly; estimate \\$20,000/month\n\n• Project Administration (September 2024): Project close-out coordination; review Sciame Homes invoice; review status of Special Inspection Report (TR-1); review DOB Letter of Completion procedure\n\n#### **Professional Personnel**\n\n|                       |                       | Hours                     | Rate                   | Amount   |            |  |\n|-----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|----------|------------|--|\n| Principal             |                       |                           |                        |          |            |  |\n| Acheson, David        |                       | 3.00                      | 400.00                 | 1,200.00 |            |  |\n| Project Manager       |                       |                           |                        |          |            |  |\n| Snyder, Brendon       |                       | 1.00                      | 320.00                 | 320.00   |            |  |\n| Totals                |                       | 4.00                      |                        | 1,520.00 |            |  |\n| Total Labor           |                       |                           |                        |          | 1,520.00   |  |\n|                       |                       |                           | Total this Phase       |          | \\$1,520.00 |  |\n| Phase<br>RE           | Reimbursable Expenses |                           |                        |          |            |  |\n| Reimbursable Expenses |                       |                           |                        |          |            |  |\n| Brendon Snyder        |                       |                           |                        |          |            |  |\n| 8/31/2024             | Brendon Snyder        | 8/12 - Travel to Job Site |                        | 5.80     |            |  |\n|                       | Total Reimbursables   |                           | 1.1 times              | 5.80     | 6.38       |  |\n|                       |                       | Total this Phase          |                        | \\$6.38   |            |  |\n|                       |                       |                           | Total Due This Invoice |          | \\$1,526.38 |  |\n\n| Project             | 52302.10                                | S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801                                                                                              |                    | Invoice                   | 25230       |\n|---------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------|-------------|\n|                     |                                         |                                                                                                                                 |                    |                           |             |\n|                     | Billing Backup                          |                                                                                                                                 |                    | Tuesday, October 08, 2024 |             |\n|                     | Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. | Invoice 25230 Dated 10/7/2024                                                                                                   |                    |                           | 11:07:44 AM |\n| Project             | 52302.10                                | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY -<br>Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project |                    |                           |             |\n| Phase               | 04                                      | Scope of Work Item D: Construction Administration                                                                               |                    |                           |             |\n|                     |                                         |                                                                                                                                 | Total this Phase   |                           | \\$1,520.00  |\n| Phase               | RE                                      | Reimbursable Expenses                                                                                                           |                    |                           |             |\n|                     | Reimbursable Expenses                   |                                                                                                                                 |                    |                           |             |\n| Brendon Snyder      |                                         |                                                                                                                                 |                    |                           |             |\n| AP<br>34141         | 8/31/2024                               | Brendon Snyder / 8/12 - Travel to Job Site /<br>Invoice: 20240831, 8/31/2024                                                    |                    | 5.80                      |             |\n| Total Reimbursables |                                         |                                                                                                                                 | 1.1 times          | 5.80                      | 6.38        |\n|                     |                                         |                                                                                                                                 | Total this Phase   |                           | \\$6.38      |\n|                     |                                         |                                                                                                                                 | Total this Project |                           | \\$1,526.38  |\n|                     |                                         |                                                                                                                                 | Total this Report  |                           | \\$1,526.38  |\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 3684 Filed 10/14/24 Entered 10/14/24 19:19:24 Page 7 of 11\n\n![](_page_7_Picture_1.jpeg)\n\n#### EXPENSE REPORT\n\n| Na<br>m<br>e | Sn<br>Br<br>do<br>de<br>en<br>n<br>y<br>r |\n|--------------|-------------------------------------------|\n| j            | S                                         |\n| Pr           | 8                                         |\n| Na           | 0                                         |\n| t            | N                                         |\n| o            | Ap                                        |\n| ec           | 1                                         |\n| m            | 1                                         |\n| e            | t.                                        |\n| j            | 2                                         |\n| Pr           | 3                                         |\n| Nu           | 0                                         |\n| be           | 2.                                        |\n| t            | 0                                         |\n| o        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i<br>Tr<br>l<br>M<br>T<br>A<br>O<br>M<br>N<br>Y<br>to<br>te<br>av<br>e<br>s<br>-       |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              | \\$<br>2.<br>9<br>0 |          | \\$<br>2.<br>9<br>0 |\n| /<br>/<br>8<br>1<br>2<br>2<br>4 | fro<br>i<br>Tr<br>l<br>M<br>T<br>A<br>O<br>M<br>N<br>Y<br>te<br>m<br>av<br>e<br>s<br>- |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              | \\$<br>2.<br>9<br>0 |          | \\$<br>2.<br>9<br>0 |\n|                                 |                                                                                        |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              |                    |          |                    |\n|                                 |                                                           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         |                    |\n|                                 |                                                                                        |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              |                    |          |                    |\n|                                 |                                                                                        |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              |                    |          |                    |\n|                                 |                                                                                        |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              |                    |          |                    |\n|                                 |                                                                                        |                                        |                                    |              |                         |              |                    |          |                    |\n| To<br>ls<br>ta                  |                                                                                        |                                        | \\$<br>-                            | -\\$          | -\\$                     | -\\$          | \\$<br>5.<br>8<br>0 | \\$<br>-  | \\$<br>5.<br>8<br>0 |\n\nAmount Due Employee \\$ 5.80\n\n# **Exhibit B**\n\n**Cleaning Project Invoice**\n\n![](_page_9_Picture_1.jpeg)\n\n**Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. 226 West 26th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-6700 info@adparchitects.com 212.414.4500**\n\n| Genever Holdings LLC  |                                                   |             | October 07, 2024                                                                                                        |       |  |  |  |  |\n|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--|--|--|--|\n|                       | c/o Luc A. Despins, as Chapter 11 Trustee for the | Project No: | 52402.02                                                                                                                |       |  |  |  |  |\n| Estate of Ho Wan Kwok |                                                   |             | Invoice No:                                                                                                             | 25231 |  |  |  |  |\n| Paul Hastings LLP     |                                                   |             |                                                                                                                         |       |  |  |  |  |\n| 200 Park Avenue       |                                                   |             |                                                                                                                         |       |  |  |  |  |\n| New York, NY 10166    |                                                   |             |                                                                                                                         |       |  |  |  |  |\n| Project               | 52402.02                                          |             | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY -<br>Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1804 - Ceiling Removal Project |       |  |  |  |  |\n\nInvoice to: G. Alexander Bongartz, Paul Hastings LLP *alexbongartz@paulhastings.com*\n\n|       |    | Professional Services from September 01, 2024 to September 30, 2024 |\n|-------|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Phase | 03 | Construction Administration                                         |\n\nFee is billed hourly & estimated to be \\$10,000/month\n\n• Construction Administration (September 2024): Review Sciame Home invoices; review Skyline Windows installation; review painting proposals\n\n### **Professional Personnel**\n\n| Hours | Rate             | Amount   |                        |\n|-------|------------------|----------|------------------------|\n|       |                  |          |                        |\n| 3.00  | 400.00           | 1,200.00 |                        |\n| 3.00  |                  | 1,200.00 |                        |\n|       |                  |          | 1,200.00               |\n|       | Total this Phase |          | \\$1,200.00             |\n|       |                  |          | \\$1,200.00             |\n|       |                  |          | Total Due This Invoice |\n\nThank you for your prompt payment.\n\n|         | Case 22-50073<br>Doc 3684               | Filed 10/14/24                     | Entered 10/14/24 19:19:24                                                                                               |                           | Page 11 of 11 |\n|---------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------|\n| Project | 52402.02                                | S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1804 |                                                                                                                         | Invoice                   | 25231         |\n|         |                                         |                                    |                                                                                                                         |                           |               |\n|         | Billing Backup                          |                                    |                                                                                                                         | Tuesday, October 08, 2024 |               |\n|         | Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. |                                    | Invoice 25231 Dated 10/7/2024                                                                                           |                           | 11:10:17 AM   |\n| Project | 52402.02                                |                                    | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY -<br>Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1804 - Ceiling Removal Project |                           |               |\n| Phase   | 03                                      | Construction Administration        |                                                                                                                         |                           |               |\n|         |                                         |                                    | Total this Phase                                                                                                        |                           | \\$1,200.00    |\n|         |                                         |                                    | Total this Project                                                                                                      |                           | \\$1,200.00    |\n\n**Total this Report \\$1,200.00**","body_zh":null,"key_entities":["Je","Kwok","Paul Hastings","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Despins","Miles Guo","CIPA"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2196,"status":"published","published_at":"2024-10-07 00:00:00","created_at":"2024-10-07","updated_at":"2026-07-07 08:16:53"}