What does “best-heat + w-train” mean on this page?

“Best-heat” is an Openigloo filter based on heating-performance signals from available records and tenant-reported context. “W-train” narrows the results to buildings near the W subway line so you can match heating reliability with your commute.

How many buildings match these filters in Soho?

There are 23+ buildings that currently match this page’s scope and filters.

Are the heat signals guaranteed to be the same in every unit?

No. Building-level signals help you narrow choices, but actual heat can vary by unit layout, controls, and maintenance. Ask the building directly and request clear answers about how issues are resolved.

What should I ask during a tour to verify heat performance?

Ask how heat is maintained in early fall and winter, how thermostats or radiator controls work, whether there are any known patterns of delayed heating, and what the process is when tenants report problems.

Does the W-train filter mean a building is right next to the station?

Not necessarily. The filter is about being near the W train; walking time and street-by-street routes still matter. Check your actual commute route at the times you’d travel.

Where does the “best-heat” information come from?

Openigloo uses available open-data signals and incorporates tenant Q&A context where present. Data can lag real-world conditions, so treat it as a decision aid and confirm current practices with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

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 W train in Soho

Soho is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for a balance between commute convenience and day-to-day building operations. This page focuses specifically on buildings near the W train with “best-heat” signals. In Soho, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 39 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This Openigloo page covers buildings highly rated for heat near the W train in Soho, with 23+ eligible buildings. The filters combine “best-heat” (strong heating performance signals) with “w-train” (proximity to the W subway line). Use Openigloo to compare buildings side by side with rated-building context, tenant Q&A, and open-data signals where available. If you’re touring, the goal is to verify what the building’s heating history and operating practices look like in person, not just on paper.

Showing 19–23 of 23 buildings highly rated for heat near the W train in Soho.

7 Dey Street

4.7(3)

Soho

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

125 Sullivan Street

Soho

156 Sullivan Street

3.2(3)

Soho

No evictions

38 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

174 Spring Street

3.2(3)

Soho

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

31 Crosby St

2.6(3)

Soho

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat near the W train in Soho

Expect to see heating-focused ratings signals plus nearby-W-train location matches; open each building to check the specific heat notes and timeframe.
Before signing, ask about heat availability during shoulder seasons, radiator/thermostat controls, and how complaints are handled and documented.
Confirm utilities setup in the lease (what’s included vs. billed), because your full monthly cost can vary even when heating is strong.
If a unit uses separate systems (e.g., individual heat controls), ask how settings are managed and what maintenance response time looks like.
Use the building’s W-train proximity as a starting point, then sanity-check walking time at your expected commute hours.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

134 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

65 buildings

Greenwich Village

45 buildings

Lenox Hill

35 buildings

Gramercy Park

32 buildings

Chelsea

31 buildings

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