What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It flags buildings that score highly on heat-related conditions using open-data signals and Openigloo’s building-level methodology. You should still confirm the exact heating setup for the specific unit you’re considering.

How does the “X27 bus” filter affect the search?

It narrows the scope to buildings in the Lower East Side area that are mapped near the X27 bus route. Treat it as a location shortcut for commuting, not a substitute for confirming exact walking time from your apartment entrance.

Are these buildings guaranteed to keep the apartment warm all winter?

No. The filter highlights strong heat performance signals, but real-world results can vary by unit, exposure, and maintenance. Ask the building about your unit’s heating controls and how they respond to temperature complaints.

What should I ask about heat before applying or touring?

Ask for the thermostat/control setup, whether heat is tenant-controlled or building-controlled, how long fixes typically take when temperatures run low, and what documentation or steps tenants follow to report heating issues.

How should I use tenant Q&A and reviews on this page?

Look for recurring themes about heat reliability, maintenance responsiveness, and whether improvements stick after reported problems. Use those answers to create a short question list for the leasing office.

Does a high heat score mean there are no other issues in the building?

No. “Best-heat” is only one dimension. Use Openigloo to check related signals in reviews and Q&A (maintenance, noise, hot water, and common-area conditions) and confirm details in writing when possible.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 X27 bus in Lower East Side

Lower East Side is a dense, transit-centered neighborhood in Manhattan, so location relative to routes like the X27 can matter for commute time and everyday convenience. This page focuses on 11+ buildings that match heat-focused signals near that bus route. In Lower East Side, rated buildings have an average rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for heat near the X27 bus in Lower East Side. This page covers 11+ buildings that match the best-heat filter plus the X27 bus multi-filter pair. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster by combining rated-building scores, reviews, and building-level signals gathered from open records, plus tenant Q&A to spot recurring issues before you tour. Use this page to shortlist candidates, then verify details directly with the building or managing agent.

Showing 1–11 of 11 buildings highly rated for heat near the X27 bus in Lower East Side.

Good cause

75 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

61 Delancey Street

Lower East Side

261 Broome Street

3.9(8)

Lower East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

62 Forsyth St

Lower East Side

135 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

81 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

139 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

99 Allen Street

Lower East Side

324 Grand St

4.1(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

282 Broome Street

Lower East Side

72 Orchard Street

3.5(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

23 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the X27 bus in Lower East Side

Use the heat rating signals as a starting point, but confirm how the building controls heat in your unit during your lease dates (thermostat access, schedules, and response times).
Check building-wide expectations in the tenant Q&A and reviews: hot-water and heating complaints, maintenance turnaround, and whether issues are usually resolved quickly.
If the building is “best-heat,” still ask about any documentation or process for temperature/heat complaints, and what the escalation steps are for tenants.
Confirm costs beyond the asking rent: move-in charges, deposits, and any utility or fee responsibilities tied to the lease terms.
Before signing, ask how the building handles seasonal overheating or underheating, including whether there are common-area measurements that correlate with unit conditions.

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