--- type: court_doc id: "court_ctb_2507_0" court: "CTB" case_no: "22-50073" doc_number: 2507 doc_type: "ORDER" filed_date: "2024-01-09" lang: "en" machine_translated: false url: "https://mubeitech.com/en/court/court_ctb_2507_0" json_url: "https://mubeitech.com/api/court/court_ctb_2507_0" --- # Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2507 **Notice of Filing of Fifth Invoice for Architectural Services — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2507 (filed 2024-01-09). Genever Holdings LLC filed the fifth invoice from Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. for December 2023 remediation services at the Sherry-Netherland apartment. The invoice includes progress payments such as $9,250 for bidding plans and $12,500 for DOB filings, with a 14-day objection window for parties in interest.** UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------　x In re:　: :　Chapter 11 HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1　: :　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) Debtors.　: : :　(Jointly Administered) NOTICE OF FILING OF FIFTH INVOICE OF ACHESON DOYLE PARTNERS ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 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 Order"),2 attached hereto as Exhibit A is Acheson Doyle's invoice, dated January 9, 2024 (the "Invoice"), related to reviewing the site conditions and scope of deficiencies at the Sherry Netherland Apartment (during the month of December 2023). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with the Architect Agreement, the Invoice covers the following services: 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). 2 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Order. - Construction Bidding Plans Phase (fixed \$37,000 fee): \$9,250 (remaining 25% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing a set of plans tailored for bids by general contractors, including explanatory notes, as well as walk-throughs with prospective bidders. - o The initial 75% progress payment with respect to the construction bidding plans phase was charged in the invoice for the month of November 2023. - Pricing Phase (fixed \$12,000 fee): \$6,000 (remaining 50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing invitations to bid for contractor pricing, attending bidder walkthroughs, and reviewing contractor bids - o The initial 50% progress payment with respect to the pricing phase was charged in the invoice for the month of October 2023. - DOB/LPC/Expeditor (fixed \$25,000 fee): \$12,500 (50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing filing the plan overlay information for the NYC Department of Buildings ("DOB") filing format and coordinate with expeditor for DOB plan filing. - o As of the end of December 2023, a progress payment equal to 50% of the total fixed fee for this work stream (\$12,500) was charged (as permitted by the Architect Agreement). - Alteration Agreement (fixed \$2,500 fee): \$1,250 (50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing correspondence required by the Alteration Agreement. - o As of the end of December 2023, a progress payment equal to 50% of the total fixed fee for this work stream (\$1,250) was charged (as permitted by the Architect Agreement). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to the Remediation Order, (a) parties in interest have fourteen (14) days from the date of this Notice to object to the Invoice and (b) if no timely objections to the Invoice are filed with the Court, Genever Holdings LLC is authorized to pay the Invoice without further Court order. Dated: January 16, 2024 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New York, New York By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) Avram E. Luft (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com and Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com and Douglas 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 Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------　x In re:　: :　Chapter 11 HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1　: :　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) Debtors.　: : :　(Jointly Administered) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on January 16, 2024, 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. Dated: January 16, 2024 New York, New York By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC 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). Exhibit A Invoice Invoice Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. 226 West 26th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-6700 Tel: 212-414-4500 info@adparchitects.com January 09, 2024 Genever Holdings LLC Estate of Ho Wan Kwok Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166　c/o Luc A. Despins, as Chapter 11 Trustee for the　Project No: 52302.10 Invoice No: Project　52302.10　The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project Invoice to: G. Alexander Bongartz, Paul Hastings LLP alexbongartz@paulhastings.com Professional Services from December 01, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Phase　02　Scope of Work Item B: Preparation of Plans Fee Billing Phase　Fee　Percent Complete　Earned　Previous Fee Billing　Current Fee Billing Schematic Phase　22,000.00　100.00　22,000.00　22,000.00　0.00 Design Development Phase　36,000.00　100.00　36,000.00　36,000.00　0.00 Construction Document Phase　50,000.00　100.00　50,000.00　50,000.00　0.00 Phase　Construction Bidding Plans　37,000.00　100.00　37,000.00　27,750.00　9,250.00 Total Fee　145,000.00　145,000.00　135,750.00　9,250.00 Total Fee　9,250.00 Total this Phase　\$9,250.00 Phase Fee　03　Scope of Work Item C: Pricing Phase Total Fee　12,000.00 Percent Complete　100.00　Total Earned　12,000.00 Previous Fee Billing　6,000.00 Current Fee Billing　6,000.00 Total Fee　6,000.00 Total this Phase　\$6,000.00 Phase　05　Scope of Work Item E: DOB/LPC/Expeditor Fee Total Fee　25,000.00 Percent Complete　50.00　Total Earned　12,500.00 Previous Fee Billing　0.00 Current Fee Billing　12,500.00 Project　Case 22-50073 52302.10　Doc 2507　Filed 01/16/24 S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801　Entered 01/16/24 12:59:29 Invoice　Page 7 of 9 Total Fee　12,500.00 Total this Phase　\$12,500.00 Phase Fee　06　Scope of Work Item F: SN Inc. Alteration Agreement Total Fee　2,500.00 Percent Complete　50.00　Total Earned　1,250.00 Previous Fee Billing　0.00 Current Fee Billing　1,250.00 Total Fee　1,250.00 Total this Phase　\$1,250.00 Phase Unit Billing　RE　Reimbursable Expenses In House Printing (BW & Color)　3.36 Total Units　1.1 times　3.36　3.70 Total this Phase　\$3.70 Total Due This Invoice Thank you for your prompt payment. Project　Case 22-50073 52302.10　Doc 2507 Filed 01/16/24 S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801　Entered 01/16/24 12:59:29　Invoice　Page 8 of 9 Billing Backup　Tuesday, January 09, 2024 Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C.　Invoice 24612 Dated 1/9/2024　1:57:27 PM Project　52302.10　The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project Phase　RE　Reimbursable Expenses Unit Billing In House Printing (BW & Color)　3.36 Total Units　1.1 times　3.36　3.70 Total this Phase　\$3.70 Total this Project　\$3.70 Total this Report \$3.70 Project Summary - Internal 12/01/2023 to 12/30/2023 52302.10　Standard Pricing SN Inc. - 781 Fifth Avenue - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project Description　Qty. × (Cost) / Charge　Cost　Charge Canon iR ADV C5560i : Letter　14 × (0.24) / 0.24 ea.　3.36　3.36 Totals For : 52302.10 - SN Inc. - 781 Fifth Avenue - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project　\$3.36　\$3.36