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

“Best-heat” is a filter that prioritizes buildings with stronger heat performance signals in Downtown Brooklyn. Use it to start a shortlist, then confirm unit-specific details with the building.

How many buildings match this “best-heat” filter in Downtown Brooklyn?

There are 30+ buildings on this page that match the filter criteria in Downtown Brooklyn.

Do the heat ratings guarantee every unit will be warm?

No. Heat can vary by unit layout, radiator condition, exposure, and how often the system is serviced. Treat Openigloo’s heat-focused ranking as guidance, not a guarantee, and verify the details for the exact apartment.

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

Ask how heat is controlled, whether radiators/baseboards are tested during move-in, how quickly repairs are handled, and what happens in the event of no-heat or low-heat complaints.

Is heat included in rent for these buildings?

It depends on the building and the specific lease. Check each listing’s utility terms and confirm with the building; even well-rated buildings may have different utility arrangements.

How do tenant reviews factor in if I’m filtering for heat?

Tenant feedback can highlight recurring patterns like uneven temperatures or response times for heating issues. Read multiple reviews and compare whether concerns are consistent or isolated to specific units or seasons.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense Brooklyn neighborhood where renters typically compare building conditions, management practices, and how amenities and utilities are handled. On Openigloo, this page focuses specifically on buildings with stronger heat performance signals. Downtown Brooklyn has rated buildings with an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore buildings highly rated for heat in Downtown Brooklyn. This page covers 30+ eligible buildings ranked using Openigloo’s heat-focused signals. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with tenant-first reviews and building-level details collected in one place. Use the heat ratings as a starting point, then verify specifics directly with the building since heating performance can vary by unit, boiler setup, and maintenance history.

Showing 19–30 of 30 buildings highly rated for heat in Downtown Brooklyn.

306 Gold Street

4.7(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

277 Gold Street

4.0(6)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

189 Schermerhorn Street

4.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

248 Duffield Street

Downtown Brooklyn

22 Chapel Street

4.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

99 Fleet Pl

4.4(4)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

308 Livingston Street

3.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

53 Boerum Place

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

218 Myrtle Avenue

4.6(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

176 Johnson Street

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

1 City Point

4.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

90 Sands Street

Downtown Brooklyn

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat in Downtown Brooklyn

Use the heat rating to shortlist buildings, then check the unit’s actual radiator/baseboard setup and whether the building has documented maintenance for heating systems.
Confirm how the building handles thermostat access, heat shutoffs during repairs, and any rules about window A/C use that could affect heating.
Before signing, ask whether heat is included in the rent and how utilities are handled for your specific lease (even when a building scores well for heat).
Look at landlord policies for repairs and response times; ask who to contact for heat emergencies and what the documented process is.
Use Openigloo reviews to spot recurring issues (uneven temps, hot-water/heating coupling problems), and compare patterns across nearby buildings.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Bushwick

186 buildings

Williamsburg

173 buildings

Crown Heights

145 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

105 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

84 buildings

Flatbush

61 buildings

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Buildings highly rated for heat near the 3 train in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

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177 buildings

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174 buildings

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113 buildings

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106 buildings

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48 buildings

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41 buildings

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33 buildings

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31 buildings

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31 buildings

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30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

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Manhattan

2,116 buildings

Queens

261 buildings

Bronx

88 buildings

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