Buildings highly rated for heat near the BX13 bus in NYC

It’s an Openigloo filter that prioritizes buildings with stronger signals tied to heat performance and related tenant feedback. Use it to narrow the search, then confirm how heat works and who controls it in your unit.

It limits the building set to ones within the BX13-bus proximity criteria used by Openigloo. Distances and routes can matter, so verify your commute time from the exact address.

No. Heat performance can vary by unit, exposure, and maintenance. Use the filter to find candidates, then confirm your specific setup (thermostat controls, radiator condition, insulation, and heating schedule) during the viewing.

Ask whether heat is included, who pays utilities if not, how thermostats/radiators are controlled, and what the response process is for heat complaints during cold snaps.

Not always. Tenant experiences and publicly available signals can lag behind the current season or reflect unit-specific issues. Treat the score as a starting point and validate directly with staff.

Yes. Even if a building looks strong on heat, you still need to review the full monthly and move-in cost (deposit and any applicable fees), plus any utilities included or not under your lease.

Look for patterns (repeat mentions of heat consistency, maintenance responsiveness, and how issues were resolved). Then check whether reviews reference comparable unit types, building floors, and whether tenants described similar concerns to yours.