What does the “best-heat” filter mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building signal based on how renters describe heat conditions. Use it to narrow the search, then verify details directly with the building because actual performance can vary by unit and season.

How does the “M57 bus” filter work?

It limits results to Manhattan buildings in the area of the M57 bus route. Check the exact address and walking time to your preferred stop before you commit.

Are these “heat” signals enough to sign a lease?

They’re a strong starting point, but not a guarantee. Always confirm: unit-specific heat performance, maintenance response for cold units, and what the building will do if heat is not adequate.

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

Ask about thermostat access, how quickly maintenance responds to heating complaints, how they measure/verify heat in apartments, and whether there are common issues in certain unit types.

Does this filter consider utilities or only heating quality?

The filter focuses on heat conditions and tenant experience signals. You still need to confirm the full monthly cost, including whether any utilities are included and how heating-related services are billed or managed.

Can heat vary within the same building?

Yes. Heat can differ by exposure, floor, and apartment layout. Review building-specific Q&A themes and ask about your exact unit before moving in.

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 M57 bus in Manhattan

This page helps you find Manhattan buildings highly rated for heat, filtered to those near the M57 bus. There are 207+ buildings matching the “best-heat” and M57-bus filters right now. Openigloo brings together tenant experience signals and building-level details so you can compare options faster. Use reviews, open-data style indicators, and tenant Q&A topics to see how heat shows up in daily life, then confirm specifics with the building before you sign a lease.

Showing 199–207 of 207 buildings highly rated for heat near the M57 bus in Manhattan.

305 East 60 Street

4.5(3)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

42 West 65 Street

3.5(3)

All Upper West Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

142 West 70 Street

4.6(3)

All Upper West Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

227 Columbus Avenue

All Upper West Side

249 West 76 Street

3.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

117 West 70 Street

All Upper West Side

45 West 67 Street

4.9(3)

All Upper West Side

No evictions

17 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

324 West 77 Street

4.0(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

425 East 63 Street

Lenox Hill

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the M57 bus in Manhattan

Shortlist buildings that match the best-heat signal plus the M57-bus location filter, then open each building page to compare the relevant heat notes in tenant Q&A and reviews.
Before applying, ask how heat is controlled (thermostat access, landlord-provided guidance, and responsiveness when temperatures dip).
Check the lease and building rules for heating-related provisions, including what happens if your unit runs cold and how maintenance requests are logged.
Confirm all move-in costs beyond rent (security deposit, any broker fee, and utility details), since total monthly cost matters even when heat is a strong fit.
Look for patterns in recurring tenant feedback: not just whether heat is adequate, but how consistent it is across rooms and over multiple months.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M57 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

All Upper West Side

52 buildings

Upper West Side

51 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

46 buildings

Sutton Place

20 buildings

Lenox Hill

13 buildings

Midtown

13 buildings

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