Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM23 bus in Manhattan

“Best-heat” is a filter based on Openigloo’s heat-performance signals tied to building-level data and renter feedback patterns. It’s meant to help you find buildings more likely to meet heating expectations, but it’s not a substitute for a unit-specific question to management.

The page scopes buildings in Manhattan that fit the SIM23 bus proximity requirement. Treat it as a location filter for your commute, then confirm building details like heating controls, utility billing, and maintenance procedures directly with the building.

No. Even when a building scores well on heat-related signals, conditions can differ by unit, exposure, and how the system is maintained. Ask the current tenants if possible and request the building’s standard heat settings and troubleshooting process.

Ask whether heat is included, how utilities are billed, how to report heating problems, and the expected timeline for repairs. If your lease references utilities or radiator service, get the specifics in writing.

Not necessarily. Heat complaints can reflect intermittent problems, maintenance gaps, or reporting timing. Use the tenant Q&A to see whether issues are recurring and how the management responds, then follow up with the super for clarity.

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.

Use reviews to understand how heating issues show up in real life, and use open-data signals to spot building-level context. Then validate with direct questions to management about your unit, lease responsibilities, and response procedures.