Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Gowanus
Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often balance commute access and building conditions when narrowing down buildings. On Openigloo, you can compare heat-focused results near the R train without having to manually search every building page. For this Gowanus scope, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
These buildings in Gowanus (9+) are filtered for strong heat and proximity to the R train. Use this page to narrow to buildings that scored well on heat-related signals while staying close to the line. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level ratings from rated buildings, then verify details with the live building data, photos, and tenant-relevant notes. Use the heat and commute filters as a starting point, and confirm the specifics directly with the building before you sign anything.
Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Gowanus
Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Gowanus.

365 Bond Street
Gowanus
150 4 Avenue
Gowanus

363 Bond Street
Gowanus
/-73.989916,40.669486,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
237 11 Street
Gowanus
/-73.983907,40.676642,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.984867,40.677907,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
578 Union Street
Gowanus
/-73.992763,40.666082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
574 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.989422,40.672188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 7 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993336,40.666408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 16 Street
Gowanus
What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Gowanus
- Focus on the two filters: best-heat (heat performance signal) plus r-train (R subway access). Use the results list to compare buildings with similar priorities.
- Before touring, ask what’s included with heat (baseboard vs. radiator behavior, thermostat controls, and any seasonal issues) and how maintenance requests are handled.
- Check current availability and the exact unit details on each building page, since the filter reflects the building-level signal—not every individual unit’s condition.
- Confirm lease basics in writing: term length, how utilities are billed (if applicable), and what happens if heat doesn’t meet expectations.
- If a building is nearby but not directly on the same block, re-check your commute time at your typical departure window, not just distance to the R train.