Small Hell's Kitchen rental transitioning to new ownership after forty-four years under the previous owner.
An 8-unit Hell's Kitchen walk-up that changed hands in October 2025 after four decades under Pearlbud Realty Corp, with BUS 404 LLC taking over. Three things to know:
New ownership took over in October 2025 after 44 years. Pearlbud Realty Corp held the building from October 1981 until October 2025, when BUS 404 LLC took title. Ownership handoffs in small buildings often bring changes to super coverage, maintenance responsiveness, or lease renewals.
A batch of maintenance calls hit the building in mid-February 2026. A flurry of complaints came in on February 13, 2026, spanning leak issues, water supply, paint and plaster, intercom, and roof conditions. Most complaints were resolved, but a roofing item remains open.
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404 West 40 Street, 10018 is a 8-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1007370041). This building is associated with Bus 404 LLC. Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1930, this walk-up apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 17 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed May 24, 2026.
The building last changed hands on October 14, 2025, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 70/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 8 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (9 past violations).
Unit 7 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (13 past violations).
Unit 6 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
Unit 5 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (5 past violations).
Unit 4 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (15 past violations).
Unit 3 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
Unit 2 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
Unit 1 at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
Unit CELLA at 404 West 40 Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
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