What does the “best-heat” filter mean in Midtown?

It’s a secondary filter that prioritizes Buildings with stronger heat performance signals in Midtown, based on what renters report and what’s available in the building’s Openigloo data.

How many Buildings match this filter right now?

There are 25+ Buildings in Midtown shown on this page with the “best-heat” criteria applied.

Does a highly rated heat score guarantee every unit will feel the same?

No. Even in the same building, heat can differ by exposure, layout, and how a unit’s system runs. Use the building Q&A and ask about your exact unit situation.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for heat reliability?

Confirm how heat is delivered in your unit, who covers which utilities, any included heating system services, and whether your lease addresses maintenance response for heating problems.

Where can I find renter questions about heat in these Buildings?

Openigloo’s tenant Q&A is where you can ask direct questions and review what current or past renters said about heat consistency and repairs.

Are there any common Midtown-specific issues I should ask about?

Ask about seasonal transitions and whether some units are harder to heat (for example, based on exposure or whether the building uses radiators vs. forced air), since that can change your experience even when heat ratings look strong.

Buildings highly rated for heat in Midtown

Midtown is where you’ll find a concentrated set of renter-relevant signals on Buildings—like heat performance—so you can filter down from a large local pool. On this page, you’re looking at Buildings in Midtown with heat as a key factor. For Midtown, the average building rating is 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This Openigloo page shows Buildings highly rated for heat in Midtown, with 25+ eligible buildings. Use the “best-heat” filter to focus on buildings where heat is one of the strongest, most consistently reported factors. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level signals and read renter feedback, then use the tenant Q&A to ask practical questions before you sign. The goal is to help you narrow down where heat performance is more likely to match your needs.

Showing 19–25 of 25 buildings highly rated for heat in Midtown.

Good cause

152 W 49 St

Midtown

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

117 East 57 Street

Midtown

134 West 58 Street

Midtown

77 West 55 Street

4.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

24 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

854 8 Ave

3.6(3)

Midtown

2 evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

140 West 55 Street

Midtown

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat in Midtown

Start with the “best-heat” filter, then verify details in each building’s notes (heat is reported, but schedules and coverage can still vary by unit).
Check your lease terms for how heat is provided, any landlord responsibilities, and whether utilities are included or billed separately.
Ask whether there are any known issues during shoulder seasons, and confirm the heat setup for your specific unit type (studio vs. larger layouts).
Use the tenant Q&A to target questions like thermostat control, radiator/forced-air behavior, and maintenance response times.
Compare total monthly cost (not just the rent) since utilities and heating-related charges can affect affordability month to month.

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