What does “best-heat” mean on this page?

It’s a filter that focuses your results on buildings that performed well in the heat-related signals used by Openigloo, then shows only buildings matching the combined criteria with the B38 bus area.

How should I use “highly rated” when comparing buildings?

Start with the heat-focused rating, then read the surrounding context in each building’s notes. Look for patterns across rated buildings (repeat mentions, seasonal consistency) rather than isolated comments.

Does “near the B38 bus” mean every unit is equally close?

The filter narrows the search to the B38 bus area, but building distance and street conditions can still differ. Always confirm the exact address and walking time when you schedule tours.

What should I ask the landlord or super during a showing?

Ask about how heat is regulated in that specific building and unit (radiator/thermostat setup), maintenance response for heating failures, and whether any current issues affect winter performance.

Are there any costs beyond the asking rent to consider for these buildings?

Yes. Even if a building scores well on heat, you’ll still want to confirm the full monthly and move-in picture (deposit, potential broker fee, and any utilities responsibilities) before you sign.

Do tenant reviews reflect how a specific apartment will feel in my winter?

They can help, but conditions can vary by unit layout, exposure, and repairs. Treat reviews as a risk check, then verify with the building for the specific apartment you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Brooklyn scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in Brooklyn

This page ranks buildings highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in Brooklyn, with 497+ buildings currently matching the filters. Use it to narrow your search before you tour or request an application. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with tenant-written context. You can review heat-related feedback, compare patterns across rated buildings, and use building pages to verify details with the management directly before you sign.

Showing 487–497 of 497 buildings highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in Brooklyn.

135 Malcolm X Boulevard

Stuyvesant Heights

1216 Bushwick Avenue

4.1(3)

Bushwick

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

47 5 Avenue

Park Slope

112 Emerson Place

4.5(3)

Clinton Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

28 Wilson Avenue

3.3(3)

Bushwick

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

903 Dekalb Avenue

4.0(3)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction

1 open violation

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

14 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

580 Classon Avenue

3.5(3)

Clinton Hill

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in Brooklyn

Confirm how the building defines and maintains heat: ask what system it uses, typical seasonal temperatures, and how repairs are handled during outages.
Check unit-specific details in writing (radiator condition, thermostat/controls, insulation notes). Building-wide ratings can still vary by floor or exposure.
Use the heat rating plus recent notes to spot recurring issues, not one-off complaints; then verify timelines for maintenance response.
If you plan to apply soon, budget for the full move-in cost (broker fee, deposit, and any utility responsibilities) even after you narrow by heat.
Before committing, ask about lease start dates and whether any work is scheduled for the heating system or common areas.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

Bushwick

172 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

102 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

73 buildings

Clinton Hill

32 buildings

Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

16 buildings

Park Slope

13 buildings

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