What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

“Best-heat” is a building filter based on Openigloo heat signals drawn from available building information and renter-reported data. It’s meant to help you focus on buildings where heat performance is reported as more reliable, but you should still confirm details directly with the building.

How does the “R train” filter work in Brooklyn?

It narrows results to buildings located near the R train service area, so commuting routes remain practical. Exact walking time can vary by entrance and route, so check the map on each building page.

Does a high heat rating guarantee my apartment will be warm every winter?

No. Ratings are building-level signals. Individual units can differ due to unit layout, exposure, maintenance schedules, and how the system is managed, so verify the specific setup in the unit you’re considering.

What should I ask the landlord or super before signing?

Ask how heat is controlled in the unit, how quickly maintenance responds in cold spells, and when systems were last serviced. Also ask whether there are known recurring heat issues and how they’re handled.

Can heating performance vary by apartment line or floor?

Yes. Even in the same building, exposure, neighboring units, and maintenance history can change how warm a specific apartment feels. Use the building page’s signals as a starting point, then confirm for the exact unit.

What should I watch for in the lease related to heat and maintenance?

Look for clauses that define heat responsibilities, tenant access for repairs, and notice procedures. If any part of the lease conflicts with what the building says about heat reliability, get clarification in writing.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Brooklyn 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 R train in Brooklyn

This page helps you browse buildings highly rated for heat near the R train across Brooklyn, with 171+ eligible buildings right now. The filters combine “best-heat” (Openigloo’s heat signal from building data and renter feedback) with “R train” proximity so you can narrow to areas where heating performance is a consistent search factor. Openigloo pairs building ratings and renter-informed signals with open records and building-level notes, so you can compare options without guessing. Use the details in each building page, then verify key items with the landlord or super before signing a lease.

Showing 91–108 of 171 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

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177 16 Street

3.8(4)

Park Slope

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Brooklyn

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Brooklyn

177 16 Street

67 Clinton Street

293 7 Avenue

577 Baltic Street

49 Willow Street

8829 Ft Hamilton Parkway

150 Remsen Street

601 40 Street

149 96 Street

578 Union Street

322 Bond Street

223 13 Street

198 Court St

438 52 Street

415 Bergen Street

5310 4 Avenue

308 Livingston Street

35 Orange St

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

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