Michael Schvo is at odds with residents of the Mandarin Oriental. Darian DiCiano/BFA.com/Shutterstock
It's been a disappointing summer so far for Michael Shubo.
The luxury property developer is being sued by luxury hotelier Core Club and former friend Serdar Bilgili over new Aman-branded properties, and is also in negotiations with disgruntled residents of the Mandarin Oriental.
The owner of Schvo's upscale apartment at 685 Fifth Avenue is upset that Schvo has allegedly held private concerts on his property and that the luxury property has hosted pool parties for Schvo's children.
In a June 18 letter to Schvo's lawyers, the residents' lawyer, John Goodman, claims that Schvo hosted pool parties for his children's friends and their parents on the Mandarin Oriental's rooftop deck in “clear violation of the rules.” Goodman filed suit in March, alleging a plethora of problems at Schvo's $6.1 million apartment.
Schvo, pictured here with Lorie Tahari, is accused of hosting private concerts on the property and even throwing pool parties for children at the posh neighborhood. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
“Mr. Schvo treats the apartment complex and its amenities as if they were his personal property, using them for his own benefit and enjoyment, ignoring the rules and rights of the residents,” the letter said.
The letter about the ongoing dispute adds that Goodman does not accept Shubo's explanation that it was a promotional party to encourage the sale of units in the building.
“Unless Mr. Shubo is pioneering a bold new marketing strategy targeting children ages 6 and under, we find it unlikely that inviting swarms of children to the pool will lead to the sale of multi-million dollar condominium units,” the brief letter read.
Goodman's lawyer, Adam Glassman, claimed Schvo's family uses the luxury building's swimming pool in a separate legal document sent to the building's board dated June 26. The dispute has devolved into a flurry of legal documents in which each side accuses the other of wrongdoing.
Resident John Goodman claims Schvo is violating the building's rules, as seen in this photo from 2010. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images “Mr. Schvo has treated the condominium and its amenities as his own private property, using it for his own benefit and enjoyment with no regard for the rules or the rights of the residents,” the legal documents state. Dave Bennett/Getty Images for Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
“Mr. Schvo's brother-in-law and sister-in-law, along with their friends, were observed trespassing on the property and using the pool equipment as if it were their own property,” the letter said.
The letter argues that such actions would be damaging, but also arrogantly states, “The unauthorized use of the property as an impromptu bed and breakfast or de facto public pool club is in direct contradiction to the promise of exclusivity and sophistication that inspired the owners to invest here. This is not a Holiday Inn Express – it is an ultra-luxury hotel managed by Mandarin and should meet the highest standards of confidentiality and excellence.”
Shuvo also allegedly hosted private concerts for friends at the property featuring his favorite singer, Antonis Lemos.
Mr Goodman is calling for Mr Schvo to be fired.
Goodman previously filed a lawsuit against Schvoe, pictured here with actress Michelle Yeoh, in March, alleging that the $6.1 million mansion was riddled with problems. WWD via Getty Images
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When contacted about the party's allegations, a representative for Mr. Schvo declined to comment.
But Goodman's representatives previously said of Goodman's lawsuit: “This is a shameless attempt to use the courts and the media to extort money. Our developments are best in class and this is the only complaint of this nature at this property. Nevertheless, we went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate individuals who wanted to make changes to their units after they had completed the transaction and moved into the property.”
At the same time, Shubo is also fighting a lawsuit from Core Club, which claims Shubo tried to take 50% control of the club for $1 but failed to deliver on promises to fund and build new clubs around the world.
Glassman is also Core's lawyer.
A representative for Schvo called the lawsuit “a brazen attempt to use the courts and the press to extort money.” Paul Porter/BFA/Shutterstock Schvo is also fighting Core Club. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Schvo's lawyer in the Core lawsuit, Morris Misley, previously told The Post that the lawsuit was “a desperate attempt to prevent the Core Club owners from fulfilling the very clear obligations they committed to in a series of binding written agreements.”
Misley added, “We will not be coerced or threatened into lowering rent or making any other unreasonable concessions, and we intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit.”
According to The Washington Post, sources have previously suggested a settlement in the Core Club lawsuit could come sooner than expected.
Birgil is suing Švo for $3.1 million. According to The Real Deal, the Turkish businessman claims Švo diluted his stake in Vlado Doronin's Aman-branded condominium project at 730 Fifth Avenue.