What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building filter that surfaces buildings with stronger heating-related ratings/signals on Openigloo for renters’ experience. Still, conditions can vary by unit, so verify details with the superintendent or leasing office.

How does the “R-train” filter work for Boerum Hill?

It’s meant to prioritize buildings near the R train for commute convenience. Use it to shortlist, then confirm the specific station, walking route, and typical travel time for your schedule.

Are these buildings only for renters who want guaranteed heat?

The filter helps you start with buildings that are rated highly for heat, but it’s not a guarantee for any specific apartment. Ask about unit-level controls, maintenance response, and current heating practices.

What should I ask during a tour or before applying?

Ask how heat is controlled in the unit, whether there are known issues in colder months, how complaints are logged, and what the typical repair timeline is when heat isn’t working as expected.

Do I need to budget for utilities even if heat is mentioned in reviews?

Yes. Even when buildings are rated for heat, your full monthly cost can still vary based on whether heat is included and how other utilities are handled. Confirm the complete cost structure in writing.

How current are the ratings and heating-related signals?

Openigloo reflects building-level signals from available data and renter feedback. Conditions can change, so use the results as a starting point and re-check recent Q&A notes where available.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you can compare buildings with an average rating of 3.3/5 across 29 rated buildings (rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ) For renters using Openigloo to shop heat and commute priorities, the main thing to watch is how individual buildings perform within that rating range across rated buildings in Boerum Hill. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Boerum Hill, with 10+ buildings matching the filters (best-heat + R-train). Use it to narrow your search to places where Openigloo signals and ratings align with the heating experience renters report. Openigloo brings together building-level ratings plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A so you can compare options before you tour. You can sanity-check details that matter in Brooklyn leases, like what “heat” looks like in practice, and whether the location supports an easy R train commute.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Boerum Hill.

Rent-stabilized

595 Baltic Street

Boerum Hill

567 Warren Street

Boerum Hill

213 Butler Street

2.4(8)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

43 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

506 Warren Street

2.9(5)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

485 Pacific Street

Boerum Hill

333 Atlantic Avenue

4.7(4)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

577 Baltic Street

4.4(4)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

140 4 Avenue

Boerum Hill

142 4 Avenue

Boerum Hill

469 State Street

4.5(3)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Boerum Hill

Confirm the exact service details at the building: heating responsibility, thermostat controls, and any patterns mentioned in tenant Q&A.
Use the “R-train” filter as a commute aid, then verify walking time and station entrance routes during your normal hours.
Before signing, ask about utilities and how heat is billed (or included), since monthly cost depends on the full rent + utility setup.
Filter results reflect building-level signals; read multiple entries and ask follow-up questions about how quickly issues get resolved.
If a building has multiple heat-related notes, compare how recent the reports are and whether they mention season-to-season consistency.

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