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

It’s a building-level filter that uses Openigloo signals tied to heat performance. Use it to narrow to buildings that tend to report better heat outcomes, then verify the details for your specific unit with the building.

How does the M23-SBS bus filter affect building selection?

The “m23-sbs-bus” filter is location-based, so the results are buildings near the M23-SBS corridor. It’s mainly about proximity, not building amenities or unit quality.

How many buildings are currently in this Kips Bay + M23-SBS scope?

There are 23+ buildings in scope for this filter pair as of 2026-07-07.

Does a high heat rating mean my specific unit will definitely stay warm?

Not always. Heat performance can vary by unit layout, exposure, and radiator/thermostat setup. Treat the filter as a shortlist tool and confirm your unit’s heating controls and maintenance approach before signing.

What should I ask the super or leasing office about heat before I apply?

Ask how heat is controlled in your unit, what maintenance schedule they follow, how hot water timing works, and what happens during temperature dips or service interruptions. Also ask who pays for utilities if heat/hot water is billed differently by unit type.

Is the filter based on open records or live conditions?

Openigloo uses available signals tied to building performance, but conditions can change over time. If you visit, ask about recent repairs and current boiler or radiator status; don’t rely on historical notes alone.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M23-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood with many choices for renters who want good transit access along major corridors. On Openigloo, you can compare heat-focused building signals around the M23-SBS area to find options that fit your comfort needs. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings highly rated for heat near the M23-SBS bus in Kips Bay, with 23+ buildings in scope. The filters combine “best-heat” (heater performance signals from Openigloo data) with “m23-sbs-bus” to narrow what’s close to that corridor. On Openigloo, you can compare heat-related feedback from rated buildings, check building-level details, and use tenant Q&A to spot patterns. You can also verify what the filter signals mean for your specific unit by confirming heat controls, hot-water practices, and any related lease terms before you sign.

Showing 19–23 of 23 buildings highly rated for heat near the M23-SBS bus in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

235 East 27 Street

Kips Bay

215 East 24 Street

4.3(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

9 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

234 East 24 Street

3.2(3)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

44 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

245 East 25 Street

3.5(3)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

362 3 Avenue

4.1(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the M23-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Expect to focus on heat reliability: compare what rated buildings report about warmth/temperature consistency and whether issues were recurring.
Use Openigloo to shortlist, then confirm directly with the building about thermostat control, radiator/boiler maintenance, hot-water timing, and how heat is handled when the schedule changes.
If you’re viewing during colder weeks, ask for recent maintenance logs or the building’s heat-process routine; don’t rely on a single comment.
Before applying, confirm your full monthly move-in cost (security deposit, any fees, and utility responsibility) even if the building is marked “best-heat.”
Because this is a transit-corridor filter, check unit orientation and window placement to balance heat needs with noise and light exposure. Bathrooms and bedrooms can differ even in the same stack.

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