What does “best heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level filter that prioritizes stronger heat performance signals based on Openigloo data. Use it to compare options, then verify the details directly with the building before signing.

How does the “B52 bus” filter affect what I see?

It limits results to buildings near the B52 bus corridor in NYC, so you’re comparing heat performance within that transit area rather than across the whole city.

Do these heat ratings guarantee how my unit will feel in winter?

No. Building-wide signals can’t predict every unit’s experience. Different exposures, insulation, and heating system setups can change comfort, so ask about your specific unit.

What should I ask about heat during a viewing or before applying?

Ask whether heat/hot water are included, how thermostats are controlled, how quickly service requests are handled, and what to expect if radiators or HVAC units need repair.

Are there extra fees or utilities costs tied to heat?

Utilities setup varies by building. Even if the building scores well for heat, your full monthly cost may still depend on whether heat/hot water are included or billed separately, plus deposits and any required fees.

Can tenant Q&A help with heat expectations?

Yes. Tenant Q&A can add day-to-day context (how heat behaves in practice). Use it alongside the score, and compare multiple recent comments when possible.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 585+ eligible buildings that match the B52 bus + best-heat multi-filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in NYC

This page helps you find buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in NYC. Openigloo shows 585+ eligible buildings, using two filters: “B52 bus” and “best heat,” so you can narrow by transit corridor and reported heat performance signals. Openigloo combines building-level ratings, tenant Q&A, and open-data context to help you compare buildings more quickly. Before you sign, still confirm heat details directly with the building or super and review what’s included in the lease and how utilities are handled.

Showing 577–585 of 585 buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in NYC.

903 Dekalb Avenue

4.0(3)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

482 Seneca Avenue

3.2(3)

Ridgewood

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

218 Bainbridge Street

4.3(3)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

148 Bleecker Street

Bushwick

298 Gates Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

949 Willoughby Avenue

4.0(3)

Bushwick

1 eviction

51 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

380 Grove Street

3.8(3)

Bushwick

2 evictions

16 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1236 Pacific Street

Crown Heights

580 Classon Avenue

3.5(3)

Clinton Hill

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in NYC

Use “best heat” to prioritize buildings with stronger heat-related signals from Openigloo data, then check availability and floorplans within those buildings.
Confirm what your monthly cost covers: heat and hot water may be included or billed separately depending on the building and lease terms.
Ask the building how they handle cold-weather heating issues (service response times, thermostat access, and any past maintenance patterns).
Read tenant Q&A for practical notes on heat consistency across seasons, not just the overall score.
If you’re sensitive to airflow or noise, verify unit-specific factors (window/insulation, radiator placement, HVAC type) with the super during a tour.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in trending NYC neighborhoods

Bushwick

170 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

103 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

80 buildings

Crown Heights

48 buildings

Clinton Hill

32 buildings

Ridgewood

31 buildings

Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the B52 bus in NYC

4,699 buildings

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1,581 buildings

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1,384 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the B52 bus in NYC

567 buildings

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566 buildings

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559 buildings

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553 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the B52 bus in NYC

492 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the B52 bus in NYC

448 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the B52 bus in NYC

341 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the B52 bus in NYC

282 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the B52 bus in NYC

156 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in NYC

187,621 buildings

Buildings without rodents in NYC

176,706 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in NYC

142,401 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in NYC

125,346 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in NYC

42,568 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in NYC

11,760 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

554 buildings

Queens

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B52 bus in NYC