What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter meant to surface buildings with stronger renter signals around heating performance. Treat it as a shortlist, not a guarantee for a specific unit.

How does the “SIM11 bus” part of this page work?

It limits the results to Manhattan buildings positioned near the SIM11 bus route, so you can prioritize commutes while still focusing on the heat-related signals.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have good heat in every apartment?

No. Heating performance can vary by unit, exposure, and maintenance history. Use the filter to find candidates, then confirm conditions for the exact unit you’re considering.

What should I ask before touring or signing a lease?

Ask how heat is set or controlled in that unit, what the building’s maintenance process is during cold snaps, and whether any heating issues occurred recently (and how they were resolved).

Do review scores or heat signals reflect the current heating season?

They reflect historical renter feedback and available signals, which may lag real-world conditions. If possible, ask for recent maintenance/service updates relevant to this winter.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Manhattan 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.

Should I still check heating details even if the building is on a “best-heat” list?

Yes. The filter helps you start with buildings that renters mention positively, but you should still verify unit-specific heating setup, maintenance responsiveness, and any utility/lease details that affect your monthly cost.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus in Manhattan

This page highlights 162+ buildings in Manhattan that are highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus, based on Openigloo’s “best-heat” signals plus the SIM11 bus service area. Use it to narrow down buildings where heat performance comes up consistently in renter feedback. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using review history and open-data quality signals, then validate details with tenant Q&A. Before you sign, cross-check the specific unit’s heating setup, how the building handles season service calls, and what to expect from the lease and any building rules.

Showing 19–36 of 162 buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus in Manhattan.

229 E 29 St

3.7(14)

Kips Bay

No evictions

29 open violations

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus in Manhattan

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus in Manhattan

229 E 29 St

535 East 14 Street

245 East 19 Street

340 East 29 Street

244 East 21 Street

154 East 29 Street

115 East 34 Street

220 East 24 Street

628 East 20 Street

315 Avenue C

309 Avenue C

320 East 23 Street

522 East 11 Street

442 3 Avenue

278 1 Avenue

526 East 20 Street

150 East 57 Street

136 East 55 Street

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM11 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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