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

It’s a borough-scoped filter for Manhattan buildings that are highly rated for heat based on Openigloo’s building-level signals and tenant context. Still, heating can vary by unit, floor, and maintenance history, so confirm details with the building.

How many Manhattan buildings match this filter right now?

2,116+ buildings currently match the “best-heat” filter in Manhattan on Openigloo.

Are the heat ratings guaranteed for every apartment in the building?

No. Heat performance can differ by unit layout, exposure, and equipment condition. Treat the filter as a shortlist, then verify specifics (thermostat type, radiator access, and how issues are handled) for the exact apartment you’re considering.

What should I ask the landlord or super before signing?

Ask how heat is controlled in that unit, whether there are seasonal schedules, the usual response time for heating complaints, and what maintenance process applies if the unit runs cool.

Does this filter consider only the current season?

It’s based on Openigloo’s available building signals and tenant-reported context, which may reflect patterns over time rather than a single day. For timing, ask the building about recent maintenance and any recurring heat-related issues.

Can I use this filter to avoid all heating problems?

No. The goal is to prioritize buildings with better heat signals, not to eliminate risk. If heat is critical for your comfort, use the shortlist and request a unit-specific walkthrough or a conversation about current performance.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat in Manhattan

This page ranks Manhattan buildings that are highly rated for heat. Use the “best-heat” filter to focus on buildings where Openigloo data points to more reliable heating performance. Openigloo helps you narrow faster: you can compare rated buildings, read tenant feedback, and open relevant building information. Before you sign a lease, use the building page to confirm heating rules with the management team and review any available signals or notes tied to that address (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Showing 2,107–2,116 of 2,116 buildings highly rated for heat in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

216 East 29 Street

4.4(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

561 West 163 Street

Washington Heights

411 West 24 Street

3.5(3)

West Chelsea

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

621 West 144 Street

Hamilton Heights

260 Avenue Of The Americas

3.9(3)

Greenwich Village

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

206 West 148 Street

Central Harlem

657 West 161 Street

Washington Heights

839 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

309 East 95 Street

Yorkville

20 Loisaida Avenue

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat in Manhattan

Use the “best-heat” filter to compare rated buildings across Manhattan using Openigloo’s heat-related signals and tenant-reported context.
Before applying, ask about how heat is handled in your specific unit (thermostat access, seasonal controls, and typical warm-up times).
Check whether the building has centralized heating schedules and how maintenance requests are tracked for heating issues.
Confirm any move-in details that affect comfort: window condition, insulation notes, and whether radiators or HVAC differ by apartment type.
Compare total cost beyond rent (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and utilities) since heating reliability doesn’t always map to monthly bills.

Buildings highly rated for heat in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

258 buildings

Yorkville

161 buildings

Upper West Side

121 buildings

Lenox Hill

114 buildings

All Upper West Side

113 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

93 buildings

Lower East Side

85 buildings

Other neighborhoods

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