What does the “best-heat” filter mean for East Harlem buildings?

It’s an Openigloo filter designed to surface buildings that are performing well on heat-related feedback in this East Harlem scope. Use it to narrow options, then verify unit-level details with the building.

How many buildings are included on this page?

There are 46+ buildings showing under the best-heat filter for East Harlem as of 2026-07-07.

How should I use the ratings for “heat” when comparing buildings?

Treat the heat signal as a shortlist tool. Look at whether the feedback pattern is consistent across rated buildings, then confirm the specifics that matter for your unit (thermostat control, radiator type/condition, and the process for reporting issues).

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

Ask how heat is controlled in your apartment, what the building’s process is when heat is late or weak, and how quickly maintenance responds. Also confirm any documented maintenance history relevant to your unit or radiator system.

Can I rely on the filter alone to avoid heating problems?

No. Even highly rated buildings can have unit-level differences or maintenance timing issues. Use Openigloo to narrow the search, but confirm the practical details directly before committing.

What’s the safest way to evaluate heat for my specific unit?

Ask for radiator/heat-system condition details, clarify whether you can adjust temperature, and request the building’s usual response process during the heating season. Then cross-check any recent tenant notes on the building’s Openigloo page.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this 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 East Harlem

East Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for day-to-day reliability in building systems, including heating performance. On Openigloo, you can filter down to buildings in this area that are reported to handle heat well. In East Harlem, rated buildings average a 3.2/5 rating across 92 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse buildings highly rated for heat in East Harlem. This page covers 46+ buildings selected with the “best-heat” filter so you can focus on properties that tend to perform better on heating. Openigloo pulls tenant-relevant signals into one place: ratings from rated buildings, plus practical, renter-first context from reviews and building pages. Use it as a starting point, then confirm details directly with the landlord or super before signing, especially for lease start dates, thermostats, and when heat is actually delivered.

Showing 37–46 of 46 buildings highly rated for heat in East Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

167 East 106 Street

3.5(3)

East Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

327 East 101 Street

East Harlem

127 East 102 Street

East Harlem

169 East 101 Street

4.0(3)

East Harlem

1 eviction

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

214 East 122 Street

East Harlem

1810 3 Avenue

4.6(3)

East Harlem

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

200 East 131 Street

4.5(3)

East Harlem

8 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

2319 3 Avenue

4.4(3)

East Harlem

10 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

167 East 99 Street

East Harlem

114 East 108 Street

East Harlem

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat in East Harlem

Confirm what “heat” means in writing: how the building controls temperature, typical thermostat settings, and who to contact when heat is delayed.
Check your unit’s specifics (radiator condition, exposure/wind exposure, insulation notes) since building performance can differ by apartment.
Ask about how heating issues are handled during the season: response times, maintenance escalation, and any documented past repairs.
Compare the asking rent to your full monthly move-in cost (deposit, broker fee if applicable, utilities) so “better heat” fits your budget.
Use the building’s Openigloo page to review recent notes, then request the landlord’s current maintenance and heating procedures.

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All Upper West Side

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