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

It’s Openigloo’s building-level heat reliability signal, based on available data and renter feedback patterns. Use it to screen buildings, then confirm how heat works in your specific unit and what the response process is.

How does the M34-SBS bus filter change which buildings I see?

It limits results to buildings located near the M34-SBS bus corridor (based on the page’s transit-area matching). The goal is to keep your commute convenient while still targeting heat reliability.

Are the heat signals guaranteed to be the same in every unit?

No. Heat performance can vary by unit, exposure, insulation, and how each apartment’s system is maintained. Treat the page as a shortlist and verify heat operation for the exact unit you’re considering.

What should I ask the super or leasing office before signing a lease?

Ask how heat is controlled in the unit, what happens if temperatures run low, who responds and how quickly, and whether there are any past heat maintenance patterns they can share for your apartment or line.

Can the building still have issues even if it’s highly rated for heat here?

Yes. Ratings and signals reflect historical patterns in the dataset, and conditions can change. Use the page to prioritize questions and inspections, not to avoid verification.

Does this page reflect rent regulation or tenant-protection status?

This page is focused on heat signals and proximity to the M34-SBS bus. If you need rent-stabilized, good-cause, or other regulatory details, ask directly and cross-check your lease terms.

How should I use Openigloo reviews on this page?

Use them to spot recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, temperature consistency, documentation quality). Then confirm the details with the building for your exact unit and moving date.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M34-SBS bus in NYC

Use Openigloo to find buildings highly rated for heat near the M34-SBS bus in NYC. This page covers 169+ buildings and combines the “best-heat” signal with the M34-SBS bus filter so you can narrow down options around your commute. Instead of relying only on asking photos, Openigloo pulls together building-level ratings, recent renter feedback, and open-data signals (where available) to help you shortlist buildings to verify directly. You’ll still want to confirm key details with the building—heat performance can be unit-specific.

Showing 127–144 of 169 buildings highly rated for heat near the M34-SBS bus in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

316 East 34 Street

4.5(4)

Kips Bay

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M34-SBS bus in NYC

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M34-SBS bus in NYC

316 East 34 Street

137 East 29 Street

346 East 20 Street

203 East 27 Street

238 East 36 Street

530 2 Ave

655 2 Avenue

337 East 33 Street

308 East 38 Street

Kips Bay Towers Condominium

227 West Street

100 West 31 Street

500 West 23 Street

440 East 23 Street

531 East 20 Street

520 West 23 Street

530 West 30 Street

371 1 Avenue

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