What does “best-heat” mean on this Openigloo buildings page?

It’s an Openigloo filter based on building-level signals tied to heat performance and renter experience. Use it to shortlist, then confirm details directly with the building for your unit and lease.

What does “near the SIM34 bus” include?

It filters for buildings in Brooklyn that are located near the SIM34 bus corridor, so you can prioritize easier commute access. You should still check the exact stop and walking route.

How many Brooklyn buildings match these filters right now?

61+ buildings currently match the best-heat signal and the SIM34 bus proximity filters in Brooklyn.

Do these heat ratings guarantee my unit will stay warm all season?

They’re a shortlist signal, not a guarantee. Conditions can vary by exposure, floor, and maintenance history. Ask the building about heat performance in similar units and what happens when service is needed.

What should I ask the super or leasing office before applying?

Ask how heat is controlled, whether there’s a maintenance process for heat issues, typical response time for repairs, and whether heat is consistently working in the units on your line/floor.

Will I pay heating-related costs beyond rent?

That depends on the lease and how utilities are handled for the unit. Review the lease carefully for what’s included and plan for the full monthly cost (not just the rent).

Which Brooklyn neighborhoods are trending right now?

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.

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

318 6 Street

4.0(3)

Park Slope

No evictions

9 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

707 Henry Street

4.0(3)

Red Hook

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

Focus on the best-heat filter and confirm what it means for your building during colder months (ask about thermostat controls and response times).
Use the SIM34 bus proximity to cut commute time, but still verify the exact walk time to your typical stop and the route schedule.
Before signing, ask for the heat setup in writing: radiator vs. forced air, typical seasonal performance, and any service history.
Check lease terms that affect utilities and heating responsibility, including whether heat is included and how billing works if applicable.
Confirm building policies that can affect comfort in winter (maintenance access, common-area heating, and how quickly maintenance tickets are handled).

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM34 bus in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

Park Slope

18 buildings

Bay Ridge

9 buildings

More filters for buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

1,671 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

233 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

206 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

66 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

59 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

53 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

53 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

48 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

40 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

39 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

21 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn

14 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Brooklyn

78,239 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Brooklyn

73,707 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Brooklyn

63,554 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Brooklyn

55,057 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Brooklyn

16,960 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Brooklyn

3,591 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM34 bus in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

110 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM34 bus in Brooklyn