Could I take your name and number, please? http://keandra.in.net/ keandra.com When their heirs, Lawrence Wien's grandson Anthony Malkin and the estate of Leona Helmsley, decided to take the company public in late 2011, litigation ensued, and a small but vocal group of owners of the 3,300 units sued to block the transaction, and at least one case is pending on appeal. They also sought bids from other possible buyers.