NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on May 15, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[  X  ] 17CER240.12d2-2(a)(3)  That on April 13, 2006 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefor and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right  to receive an immediate cash payment.

The merger between Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and an affiliate of Bain Capital Partners, LLC became effective on April 13, 2006.  Each share of Common Stock of Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation was converted into $45.50 in cash per share.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on April 17, 2006.