What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s an Openigloo filter based on renter feedback about heat performance and related building behavior. Use it to prioritize buildings with more consistent heat experiences, then confirm the details directly with management.

How does the Q101 bus filter work for this Brooklyn page?

The q101-bus filter groups buildings near the Q101 bus route. You should still verify the exact stop you’ll use and your commute on foot before applying.

Are these heat ratings about a specific apartment or the building overall?

The signals are building-level, based on what renters reported. Individual units can vary, so confirm heating controls and maintenance expectations for the exact unit you’re considering.

What should I ask the super/management before signing a lease?

Ask about heating method, thermostat controls, typical response times for heat complaints, and what happens if heat runs low. If possible, request maintenance and heating policy details in writing.

Does “highly rated for heat” mean there will never be problems?

No. Heat performance can change with season, staffing, and repairs. Use the ratings to shortlist, then validate with direct communication and unit-specific questions.

Will I be responsible for all utility costs here?

It depends on the building and lease. Even if a building performs well on heat, the full monthly cost can still be affected by utilities, deposits, and fees—confirm before you commit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Brooklyn scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in Brooklyn

These buildings are highly rated for heat and within range of the Q101 bus in Brooklyn—27+ buildings match the two filters on Openigloo (best-heat + q101-bus). If heat reliability is your priority, this page narrows the search to buildings that Openigloo renters flagged as handling heat well. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first signals: Openigloo review scores, building-level notes, and practical tenant Q&A. Use this page to shortlist buildings, then verify key lease details directly with the landlord or management office before you sign.

Showing 1–18 of 27 buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in Brooklyn.

Good cause

107 Greenpoint Avenue

4.0(17)

Greenpoint

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in Brooklyn

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in Brooklyn

107 Greenpoint Avenue

21 India Street

150 Eagle Street

1 Blue Slip

1 Bell Slip

2 Blue Slip

111 Greenpoint Avenue

77 Commercial Street

1 Blue Slip

287 Mcguinness Boulevard

111 Huron Street

44 Kent Street

215 Green Street

1 Eagle Street

85 Commercial Street

363 Mcguinness Boulevard

94 Milton Street

305 Mcguinness Boulevard

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

More filters for buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in Brooklyn

Other building filters

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Q101 bus in other NYC boroughs

FAQ