What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter based on Openigloo’s signals for heat performance. Use it to narrow your shortlist, then verify the current situation by reading tenant Q&A and asking the building directly how heat is managed and when issues are typically addressed.

What does the “R-train” filter cover?

It scopes the results to buildings near the subway line access you care about. Still confirm the exact route, station entrance, and typical walk time for your schedule before applying for apartments for rent.

Are these heat scores guarantees that every unit will stay warm?

No. Building-level heating performance signals can’t fully predict how every apartment will feel due to unit layout, insulation, radiator location, and individual thermostat controls. Confirm in person or with updated building guidance for the specific unit you’re considering.

How should I confirm heating and maintenance before signing a lease?

Ask about how heat is regulated, how quickly maintenance responds to heat complaints, and what documentation or procedures are used when temperatures drop. Then compare those answers to patterns in tenant Q&A for the same building.

Do I need to worry about utilities even if “best-heat” looks good?

Yes. “Best-heat” is about heat performance signals, not whether utilities are included. Confirm what’s included in rent versus separately billed utilities, and calculate the full monthly cost before deciding.

Is this search restricted to a certain building type in Soho?

No specific building type is implied by these filters. The results are scoped to Soho plus “best-heat” and R-train access, so you may see a mix of building styles depending on what’s available right now.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 R train in Soho

Soho is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize straightforward commutes and building-level fundamentals before moving forward. This Openigloo page narrows to buildings in Soho that match “best-heat” plus proximity to the R train. In Soho, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 39 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These buildings are filtered for heating reliability (“best-heat”) plus easy access to the R train in Soho, with 23+ buildings to compare right now. On Openigloo, you can sort through buildings using rated-building signals, then confirm details with tenant Q&A and review notes about how heat actually performs in practice. When you’re narrowing down apartments for rent, use the filters as a starting point, not a final guarantee—especially for utilities, lease terms, and building-by-building policies.

Showing 1–18 of 23 buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Soho.

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181 Prince Street

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Soho

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Soho

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Soho

181 Prince Street

100 Sullivan Street

132 Thompson Street

59 Thompson Street

68 Thompson Street

120 Sullivan Street

108 Sullivan St

149 Sullivan Street

90 Thompson Street

98 Thompson Street

26 Thompson Street

131 Sullivan Street

71 Thompson Street

161 Prince Street

137 Sullivan St

113 Sullivan Street

195 Spring Street

150 Sullivan Street

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