What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo for these buildings?

It’s a filter based on Openigloo’s heat-related signals for the building, meant to help you prioritize buildings with stronger heat performance indicators. Always verify unit-specific conditions by asking the building directly.

How does the BXM1 bus filter work on this page?

It limits the results to buildings in the Kips Bay scope that match the BXM1 bus location filter. If you commute on a different line or stop, you may want to adjust your search.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have good heat in every unit?

No. Heat performance can vary by unit and by how the building responds to maintenance. Use the filter to narrow the field, then confirm during showings and in writing where possible.

What should I ask about heat before signing a lease?

Ask how fast heat is provided once required, whether tenants can report issues through a maintenance process, and what the typical fix timeline is when a unit doesn’t warm up.

Do I need to consider anything besides the heat signal when budgeting?

Yes. Even when heat quality looks strong, your full monthly cost (including utilities or any utility billing structure) can still matter after you factor in move-in costs and ongoing expenses.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters look for convenient transit access while balancing day-to-day building conditions. This page focuses on buildings that match the BXM1 bus filter and Openigloo’s heat signals, so you can compare candidates more efficiently. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for heat in Kips Bay, near the BXM1 bus. This page covers 23+ eligible buildings using the “best-heat” signal plus the BXM1 bus location filter. Openigloo helps you narrow the search with building-level ratings from rated buildings and practical, renter-first context. Use the heat-focused signals and then read the details that matter to move-in decisions: what residents report, what the building documents show, and how tenant Q&A connects conditions to daily life.

Showing 19–23 of 23 buildings highly rated for heat near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

151 Lexington Avenue

4.3(5)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

140 East 31 Street

Kips Bay

208 East 34 Street

Kips Bay

205 East 33 Street

Kips Bay

216 East 29 Street

4.4(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay

Use the heat signal to shortlist buildings, then verify what you care about (how quickly heat turns on, consistency by unit, and any past complaints) before you commit.
The BXM1 bus filter helps you target a commute route; still confirm the exact walking time from the building entrance to your typical stop.
Check the lease terms tied to utilities and any billing approach, since “heat” can still affect your monthly cost beyond rent.
If a building has rent-stabilized or other regulated units, ask how that impacts renewals and expectations for heat-related fixes.
Confirm building-specific policies that can affect comfort, like thermostat access, window sealing, and how maintenance requests are handled.

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