What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter built from heat-related signals tied to how the building performs for residents. It’s meant to narrow your search to buildings where renters reported better heat outcomes, but you should still verify specifics directly with the building.

How does the “R-train” part of the filter work for Little Italy?

It targets buildings in Little Italy that are near the R train for commuting convenience. Distances can still feel different block to block, so it helps to confirm your exact walking route and typical wait times.

Are there enough buildings that match both filters in Little Italy?

Yes. Openigloo shows 11+ building matches in this scope for the best-heat + R-train combination.

What should I ask about heat before signing a lease?

Ask how heat is controlled, whether landlords handle radiator/boiler issues promptly, how long issues typically take to fix, and how consistent heat feels across apartments (especially corner units or top-floor units).

Does a high heat score mean utilities are always low?

Not necessarily. Even with better heat outcomes, you still need to confirm what’s included in rent versus what you pay separately, plus any building billing practices.

How reliable are the “rated buildings” signals?

The filter uses Openigloo’s building-level signals from rated buildings in this scope. Conditions can change, so pair the data with current tenant Q&A and ask the building for the most recent details.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 near the R train in Little Italy

Little Italy is a compact Manhattan neighborhood where commuting convenience often matters for renters, especially if you rely on nearby subway lines. On Openigloo, this page narrows to buildings in Little Italy that also match heat-focused signals. In Little Italy, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Little Italy, Manhattan with 11+ matches that combine two filters: best-heat and R-train proximity. On Openigloo, you can compare how these buildings score based on heat-related feedback and what matters for commuting near the R train. Use the rated-building details plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A to pressure-test what you’re seeing on walkthroughs before you sign a lease.

Showing 1–11 of 11 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Little Italy.

138 Bowery

4.3(5)

Little Italy

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

95 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

115 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

123 Mott Street

Little Italy

147 Mott Street

4.4(4)

Little Italy

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

126 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

8 Centre Market Place

4.3(3)

Little Italy

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

117 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

117 Elizabeth Street

3.6(3)

Little Italy

No evictions

12 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

163 Mulberry Street

4.1(3)

Little Italy

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

165 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Little Italy

Filter match means the building meets both criteria on Openigloo: best-heat signals and being near the R train in Little Italy.
Before applying, confirm how heat is managed during winter (radiators, thermostat control, any shared boiler setup) and ask whether temperatures stay consistent unit-to-unit.
Check utility setup and billing: clarify what’s included in rent versus what’s billed separately, and request the latest utility experience from current or recent tenants.
Use the building’s rated-building information as a starting point, then compare it against your own needs (work-from-home comfort, bedroom exposure, window type).
If you’re sensitive to noise or vibration near transit, confirm street and track-side conditions during different times of day.

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East Village

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Hell's Kitchen

65 buildings

Greenwich Village

45 buildings

Lenox Hill

35 buildings

Gramercy Park

32 buildings

Chelsea

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141 buildings

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129 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Little Italy

112 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Little Italy

112 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Little Italy

53 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Little Italy

29 buildings

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