What does “5-train” mean on this building page?

It’s a location filter for buildings near the 5 train corridor in NYC. Use it to focus your search around transit access, then rely on the building details to match your heating needs.

What does the “best-heat” filter measure?

It’s based on building-level signals tied to how heat performs and how renters describe warmth and heat reliability. Use it as a starting point, then validate during your tour and pre-lease paperwork.

How should I interpret heat ratings and what tenants say?

Treat ratings as a directional signal. Conditions can vary by unit (exposure, insulation, radiator condition), so read the notes, then ask targeted questions about the specific line items in your lease.

What questions should I ask the super or leasing office before applying?

Ask when heat turns on/off, what systems are in the unit, how thermostats are controlled, and what happens when tenants report insufficient heat. Also ask about how quickly maintenance addresses heating complaints.

Are there any costs beyond the asking rent I should watch for?

Yes. Even if a building is well-rated for heat, your FULL monthly cost still depends on what the lease says about utilities. Ask whether heat is included or billed separately.

Does a heat rating guarantee my unit will be warm?

No. The filter points to building-level patterns, but apartment-level factors can differ. Confirm the unit’s heating system and ask for recent examples of service outcomes for similar complaints.

Where can I verify details if I’m worried about heating during winter?

Use Openigloo’s renter notes and Q&A to identify recurring themes, then verify with the building directly in writing. If possible, request documentation about heat-related maintenance and ask for the building’s process for resolving heating issues.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in NYC

Find buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in NYC. This page covers 856+ eligible buildings and combines two filters: the location match (along the 5 train corridor) plus “best-heat” building signals. Openigloo helps you narrow the options using live building data and tenant-first feedback. Start with ratings and written notes from renters, then verify specifics with the building directly, including how heat is handled during colder months. You can also use Openigloo’s Q&A and open-data signals to spot patterns before you tour.

Showing 847–856 of 856 buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

208 East 82 Street

3.8(3)

Yorkville

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

237 East 10 Street

East Village

1760 Nostrand Avenue

3.2(3)

Flatbush

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

806 St Johns Place

Crown Heights

308 East 92 Street

4.3(3)

Yorkville

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

748 Franklin Avenue

4.7(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

309 East 83 Street

3.5(3)

Yorkville

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

88 East 127 Street

4.7(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

245 East 39 Street

Murray Hill

163 Eastern Parkway

Prospect Heights

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in NYC

Expect to see buildings that rank well for heat performance signals; use the notes to understand what tenants report about consistency and warmth.
Confirm the practical details in writing before signing: thermostat controls, radiators vs. central heat, and when heat is actually turned on/off.
Ask about maintenance response time for heating issues and whether tenants have reported recurring service delays.
Check lease terms for utilities responsibilities: your cost can change depending on whether heat is included or billed separately.
If a building has older systems, ask for last year’s maintenance history and any planned upgrades, not just the current rating.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in trending NYC neighborhoods

Yorkville

116 buildings

Crown Heights

105 buildings

East Village

78 buildings

Flatbush

44 buildings

Murray Hill

42 buildings

Turtle Bay

35 buildings

Lenox Hill

34 buildings

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