Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #4208

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 FINAL STATUS REPORT REGARDING REMEDIATION AND CLEANING OF SHERRY NETHERLAND APARTMENT

Genever Holdings LLC (the "Debtor" or "Genever US"), by and through its undersigned counsel, hereby files this final status report (the "Final Status Report") in accordance with (a) 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") and (b) the *Order Granting Genever Holdings LLC's Motion, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 363(b) and 554 and Bankruptcy 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 Other Related Relief* [Docket No. 3168] (the "Cleaning Order").2

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 and the Cleaning Order (as applicable).

A. Remediation Project in Source Area of March 15, 2023 Fire

1. As noted in the prior status reports, the Remediation Project in the Source Area was substantially completed on August 20, 2024. On February 7, 2025, Genever US received final sign-off from the New York City Department of Buildings with respect to the Remediation Project, such that the Remediation Project is now also formally complete.

2. Through the date of this Final Status Report, Genever US has made the following payments in connection with the Remediation Project:

Services, Inc. Asbestos survey and reporting \$3,871.56

Services, Inc. Asbestos permits \$7,349.06

Inc. Asbestos abatement work \$48,900.00

Partners Architects PC Architectural services \$3,380.86 November 2, 2023 Genever US Reimbursement from Sherry Netherland (80% of payments made by Genever US to (i) ABF Environmental on October 13, 2023, and (ii) Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. on October 4,

LLC 50% deposit for removing fireplace (to prepare for asbestos removal) \$1,226.12

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$63,720.78

Inspections 50% deposit for special inspection services \$2,875.00

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$74,011.84

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$27,760.65

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$29,003.70

LLC 50% deposit for window replacement \$60,258.50

Conditioning Corp. Removal of damaged HVAC units in Sherry

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$13,048.86

March 21, 2024 Burnham Nationwide Expediting services \$9,398.66

March 27, 2024 The Sherry Netherland Security Deposit (refundable)3 \$50,000.00

LLC Post-fire smoke damage testing \$16,625.21

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$5,286.60

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$8,883.70

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$15,381.65

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$1,924.31

LLC Additional deposit for window installation \$2,141.52

LLC Deposit for terrace cleaning services \$12,263.62 August 7, 2024 Sciame Homes NY General contractor \$65,248.86

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$6,560.00 August 21, 2024 The Sherry Netherland Installation of six new HVAC units \$55,526.25

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$18,880.00

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$7,280.00

Inspections Inc. Inspection services \$2,875.00

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$1,526.38

Partners Architects PC Architectural services \$5,320.64 January 22, 2025 Citiquiet Inc Window installation \$2,177.50

3 Given the completion of the Remediation Project, the Sherry Netherland is obligated to return the \$50,000 security deposit made by Genever US to the Sherry Netherland on March 27, 2024.

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$1,250.00

3. In addition, Genever US expects to pay (a) the final invoice of Skyline Windows LLC, in the amount of approximately \$3,000.00 and (b) the final invoice of its architect (Acheson Doyle), in the amount of \$1,250.00, see Docket No. 4186, subject to the review procedures set forth in the Remediation Order. Genever US does not anticipate any further material payments in connection with the Remediation Project.

4. As noted in the prior status report, DKI completed the process of remediating the CBPs above the ceiling in the Remaining Area on August 19, 2024. Through the date of this Final Status Report, Genever US has made the following payments in connection with the Cleaning Project:

Corp. Cleaning furniture (prior to packing and moving furniture into storage) \$2,068.63 May 10, 2024 The Light Touch Removal and packaging of light fixtures \$1,750.00

Services LLC Packing and moving furniture into storage \$12,450.00

May 21, 2024 DryFast DKI CBP cleaning (1st installment) \$184,756.59

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$7,000.26

Inc. Asbestos abatement work \$72,400.00

Services, Inc. Asbestos survey and reporting \$13,783.57

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$9,526.38 July 30, 2024 DryFast DKI CBP cleaning (2nd installment) \$184,756.59

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$9,440.00

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$6,800.00

2024 Burnham Nationwide Expediting services \$1,500.00

2024 DryFast DKI CBP cleaning (3rd installment) \$184,756.60

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$6,080.00

Partners Architect PC Architectural services \$1,200.00

5. Genever US does not anticipate any further material payments in connection with

the Cleaning Project.

6. Finally, as previously noted, Genever US has been marketing the Sherry

Netherland Apartment since mid-September 2024.

Dated: March 13, 2025 New York, New York By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz 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 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

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 the date hereof, 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).