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

It’s a filter for buildings that score highly on heat-related performance signals on Openigloo. Use the building page to read what rated buildings say and to confirm details for your specific unit.

What does “r-train” filter to in Kips Bay?

It narrows to buildings in this Kips Bay scope that are near the R train, so your commute matches your priorities. Distance can vary by exact block, so verify the walk time you’d actually take.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo currently shows 27+ buildings in Kips Bay for the best-heat + r-train filter pair.

Does a high heat score mean my apartment’s heat will be perfect every month?

No. Heat performance can differ by unit exposure, floor level, and building setup. Treat the filter as a starting point, then verify during your tour and by reading tenant Q&A and reviews from rated buildings.

What should I confirm about heating and utilities before signing?

Ask what kind of heat your unit uses, how controls work, and whether any utilities are tenant-paid (or included). Review the lease for any utility responsibilities tied to your specific unit.

Where does the heat information come from, and can it lag?

Openigloo combines signals from open data and renter-reported information. Real-world conditions can change, so confirm directly with the building and keep an eye on recent tenant Q&A.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 R train in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute access with day-to-day building details like heat. Use this page to focus on buildings that match your heat expectations while also aligning with R-train proximity. 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 near the R train in Kips Bay. This page shows 27+ buildings that match the best-heat + r-train filter pair, so you can compare heating reliability signals alongside location. Openigloo helps you narrow faster using building-level ratings from rated buildings, plus details pulled from open data and renter-focused context. Use the reviews and any tenant Q&A to confirm how heating works in real day-to-day conditions, and check what’s included in your unit before signing a lease.

Showing 19–27 of 27 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

159 East 30 Street

4.0(4)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

137 East 29 Street

Kips Bay

203 East 27 Street

4.8(4)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

18 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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

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

38 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 choosing a building highly rated for heat near the R train in Kips Bay

Filter in Openigloo for best-heat signals and R-train proximity to focus your search in Kips Bay.
When you tour, ask how heat is controlled (radiator vs. central), when heat is turned on, and whether any rooms run colder than others.
Look for lease terms on utilities: even with strong heat signals, tenants may still pay for some services depending on the building and unit.
Use building pages to cross-check heat-related notes in reviews from rated buildings and any tenant Q&A before you commit.
If the building has multiple heating setups, confirm your exact exposure (floor/unit type) so you’re comparing like with like.

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