Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is a focused search area for renters who want buildings that score well on heat signals and are also near the R train. This page surfaces 30+ matching buildings to help you compare options without jumping across unrelated parts of the city. In Downtown Brooklyn, rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This Openigloo page helps you find buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn. The list includes 30+ buildings that match a multi-filter pair: “best-heat” plus “R-train,” so you can narrow by both heating performance signals and transit proximity. On Openigloo, you can compare these buildings using ratings from rated buildings, plus practical context from reviews and building-specific notes. When you’re ready, use tenant Q&A to ask direct questions about heating consistency, radiator behavior, and any seasonal issues before you commit.
Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 19–30 of 30 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.

306 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn

277 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn

189 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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248 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn

22 Chapel Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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99 Fleet Pl
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.982396,40.688102,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
308 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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53 Boerum Place
Downtown Brooklyn

218 Myrtle Avenue
Downtown Brooklyn
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176 Johnson Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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1 City Point
Downtown Brooklyn
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90 Sands Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
- Confirm how “best-heat” shows up for each building: check the recent heat-related feedback and whether issues are seasonal or recurring.
- Verify the exact R-train access: compare walking time and nearest station exits for your commute, since “near” can vary block to block.
- If you’re signing a lease, ask who controls heat settings and how long heat must stay on during shoulder months.
- Look for patterns in tenant Q&A about radiator balance (some units heat faster/slower), maintenance responsiveness, and whether windows/insulation affect warmth.
- Use the rated buildings’ average rating as a starting point, then read the most recent comments to understand what changed over time.