What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo for Fort Greene buildings?

It’s a filter that surfaces buildings that perform well based on renter-reported heat experience and Openigloo’s heat-related building signals. Treat it as a shortlist, then confirm the heat setup for the specific unit you’re considering.

What does “near-transit” cover on this page?

It’s a scope filter intended to prioritize buildings located close to transit options. For any candidate building, confirm your commute from the exact address and consider typical noise levels at the times you’d travel.

How many Fort Greene buildings match these two filters right now?

There are 12+ buildings on Openigloo that match “best-heat” and “near-transit” in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Are these heat ratings based on tenant reviews, and how should I use them?

The page is grounded in Openigloo building ratings drawn from rated buildings. Use the rating and tenant Q&A to spot patterns, then ask the building directly about your unit’s heating controls, response times, and any recent issues.

If the filters look good, what should I verify before committing to a lease?

Ask whether heat is included or billed separately, how thermostats work in your unit, whether the building has had recurring heat problems, and what happens when heat is insufficient. Also confirm utility responsibility and any move-in deposits or fees.

Do the filters guarantee a specific heat level in every unit?

No. Heat experience can differ by unit, exposure, and how maintenance is handled. Use the filter to narrow options, then confirm the exact setup for the apartment you plan to rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are in each?

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 transit in Fort Greene

Fort Greene is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters can balance day-to-day comfort with commute needs. This page is scoped to Fort Greene and highlights 12+ buildings using the best-heat and near-transit filters. For building quality, Fort Greene shows an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 29 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page focuses on buildings in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with the “best-heat” and “near-transit” filters applied, for 12+ buildings to explore. If heat performance matters and you want easier commutes, these are the buildings Openigloo highlights first. Openigloo brings together renter-focused signals like building ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data context and tenant Q&A so you can compare options before you tour. Use the heat and transit filters as a starting point, then check the details that affect your monthly comfort and budget.

Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Fort Greene.

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

250 Ashland Place

Fort Greene

80 Dekalb Avenue

Fort Greene

66 Rockwell Place

Fort Greene

1 Flatbush Avenue

4.0(15)

Fort Greene

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

22 Lafayette Avenue

4.6(13)

Fort Greene

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

196 Willoughby Street

Fort Greene

475 Clermont Avenue

4.6(8)

Fort Greene

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

171 Clermont Avenue

4.7(7)

Fort Greene

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

7 Clermont Avenue

3.9(5)

Fort Greene

6 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

320 Cumberland Street

4.7(3)

Fort Greene

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

1 Hanson Place

4.7(3)

Fort Greene

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

45 South Elliott Place

Fort Greene

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Fort Greene

Heat can vary by unit and season, so confirm how the building heats (and whether it’s included in your rent) before signing.
Because the filters target near transit, verify your exact commute from the address you’re considering and check noise patterns during tour time.
Openigloo’s “best-heat” signal is based on what renters report; still ask for recent maintenance history and how the super/management responds to heat complaints.
Use the building page to read the tenant Q&A thread and look for recurring themes (thermostat control, window condition, heating schedules).
Don’t ignore the full monthly cost. Ask whether there are separate utility charges and what deposits or fees apply at lease start.

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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16 buildings

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Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Fort Greene

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12 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in Fort Greene

11 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Fort Greene

935 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Fort Greene

911 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Fort Greene

851 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Fort Greene

798 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Fort Greene

220 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Fort Greene

45 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

2,116 buildings

Queens

261 buildings

Bronx

88 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Fort Greene