Buildings highly rated for heat near the BXM18 bus in the Bronx

It’s a filter that prioritizes buildings with heat-performance signals based on Openigloo data for the property. Use it to find places that tend to do better with heat, then confirm specifics directly with the building.

This view combines the “best-heat” filter with an additional match to the BXM18 bus corridor. Still, transit access varies by exact address—check the stop nearest to the unit before applying.

No. Ratings and signals can help you compare, but real-world heat can vary by unit, season, and building maintenance. Ask how heat is controlled in your specific apartment and what the response process is during outages.

Ask: how heat is provided (radiator vs. centralized system), whether thermostats are available in the unit, expected response times for heating complaints, and whether any upcoming system work could affect your move-in date.

Not necessarily. Heat performance is one factor. You should also review notes about pests, noise, hot water, hallway maintenance, and any recurring landlord/management issues that could affect day-to-day living.

Look for patterns: whether the concern appears every winter, only in certain units, or only during specific maintenance windows. If there’s disagreement, contact management and ask how they address the exact scenario renters flagged.

Concourse with 1,709+ buildings; Fordham with 967+ buildings; University Heights with 836+ buildings; Soundview with 2,493+ buildings; Norwood with 741+ buildings.