What does the “5-train + best-heat” filter mean on this page?

It narrows results to buildings in Prospect Lefferts Gardens that are both near the 5 train and flagged as higher-performing for heat on Openigloo’s building signals.

How many buildings match this page’s filters?

There are 30+ eligible buildings on this page that fit the “5-train + best-heat” filter pair.

Are these building ratings based on my unit’s exact heating setup?

Not necessarily. The page uses building-level signals and “rated buildings” data, so you should still confirm heat details directly with the building for the specific unit you’re considering.

What should I ask the super or management about heat before signing?

Ask how heat is delivered in winter, whether there have been recurring issues (by floor/unit type if possible), who handles thermostat or radiator access, and what the response timeline is for heat complaints.

Does “near the 5 train” mean the building is the same distance for every commute?

No. “Near” can vary block-to-block. Double-check your walk and timing for the trains you’ll use, including exits and any transfer or wait times.

Is heat performance guaranteed just because a building ranks well here?

No. This page helps you compare signals, but conditions can vary by unit and season. Use Openigloo to shortlist, then confirm with the building for the specific apartment.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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 the 5 train in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters can compare building heat performance alongside 5-train access. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings that match the “5-train + best-heat” filters. Prospect Lefferts Gardens has rated buildings with an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 91 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. This page covers 30+ eligible buildings that match the “5-train + best-heat” filter pair. Openigloo brings together building-level signals and renter-relevant feedback so you can compare before you tour. Use rated-building scores, practical notes from previous renters, and Openigloo’s building pages to sanity-check what “heat” looks like in day-to-day living, not just on paper.

Showing 19–30 of 30 buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Rent-stabilized

287 Maple St

4.6(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

287 Hawthorne Street

4.5(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

382 Lefferts Avenue

4.0(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

350 Empire Boulevard

3.5(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

388 Midwood Street

3.1(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

291 Fenimore Street

2.9(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

33 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

346 Rutland Road

3.0(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

2015 Bedford Avenue

4.0(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

111 Clarkson Avenue

4.3(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1047 Nostrand Avenue

2.7(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

130 Fenimore Street

4.5(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1764 Bedford Avenue

3.2(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions

36 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the 5 train in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Confirm what “best-heat” means for each building: ask how heat is maintained in winter and whether any documented issues exist for your unit type.
Check your 5-train commute route at the time you’ll travel (platform access, walking time, and transfer needs) since “near the 5 train” varies by block.
Look for lease details that affect utilities and responsibility for climate control, including any addenda about thermostat access or window/boiler conditions.
Verify building policy on repairs and response times: ask what the process is for heat complaints and how quickly they respond after hours.
Compare across 30+ options on Openigloo using rated-building information so you can shortlist based on consistent patterns, not one-off comments.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Crown Heights

105 buildings

Flatbush

44 buildings

Downtown Brooklyn

29 buildings

Prospect Heights

16 buildings

Park Slope

13 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

13 buildings

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