Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #3155

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: : :

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 : :

Debtors. : :

GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC'S SIXTH MONTHLY STATUS REPORT REGARDING REMEDIATION OF SHERRY NETHERLAND APARTMENT

Genever Holdings LLC (the "Debtor" or "Genever US"), by and through its undersigned counsel, hereby files this fifth 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 March 1, 2024 through March 31,

2024:

1. General Contractor Work: As noted in the prior status reports, Genever US

selected Sciame Homes ("Sciame") as the general contractor for the remediation project. At this

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 in this Status Report have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Order.

time, the relevant permits have been issued by the New York City Department of Buildings ("DOB") and Sciame has commenced work in the Sherry Netherland Apartment.3 At the same time, Sciame has been closely coordinating with DryFast DKI ("DKI"), i.e., the contractor selected by the Sherry Netherland to remove soot in the Affected Area of the apartment—so that the remediation work and the soot removal work can be conducted concurrently.

2. Soot Cleaning in Remaining Area: By motion dated April 24, 2024 [Docket No. 3128] (the "Cleaning Motion"), Genever US also requested authorization to remediate soot, char, and other combustion by-products ("CBPs") in the area not directly affected by the March 15 Fire (the "Remaining Area"). As detailed in the Cleaning Motion, following CBP testing in the Remaining Area, Genever US determined to hire DKI and other contractors to proceed with removing CBPs in the Remaining Area. The Cleaning Motion is scheduled to be heard on May 6, 2024.

3. Summary of Expenses Paid Through March 31, 2024: Through the end of February 2024, Genever US has made the following payments in connection with the Remediation Project:

August 30, 2023 Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Asbestos survey and reporting \$3,871.56 October 4, 2023 Gallagher Bassett Services,

October 13, 2023 ABF Environmental, Inc. Asbestos abatement work \$48,900.00

Architects PC Architectural services \$3,380.86 November 2, 2023 Genever US Reimbursement from Sherry

3 As noted in the prior report, even prior to the issuance of the permits, Sciame conducted pre-permitting work, including readying the site for the remediation work.

November 9, 2023 Gustav Restoration LLC 50% deposit for removing fireplace (to prepare for asbestos removal) \$1,226.12

Architect PC Architectural services \$63,720.78 December 1, 2023 Catalpa Special Inspections 50% deposit for special inspection

December 12, 2023 Gustav Restoration LLC Remaining 50% payment for removing

December 20, 2023 Acheson Doyle Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$74,011.84

Architect PC Architectural services \$27,760.65

Architect PC Architectural services \$29,003.70 February 1, 2024 Skyline Windows LLC 50% deposit for window replacement at Sherry Netherland apartment \$60,258.50 February 14, 2024 Arista Air Conditioning

Architect PC Architectural services \$13,048.86 March 21, 2024 Burnham Nationwide Expediting services \$9,398.66 March 27, 2024 Sciame Homes NY LLC General contactor \$86,068.25 March 27, 2024 The Sherry Netherland Security Deposit (refundable) \$50,000.00

Luc 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) 318-6000 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com

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

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re: :

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 :

Debtors. : :

The undersigned hereby certifies that on April 30, 2024, the foregoing Status Report 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.

By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com

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).