What does the “best-heat” filter mean?

It’s a heat-focused building filter based on open-data signals. It helps you shortlist buildings with stronger heating records, but it does not replace unit-level verification with the landlord or super.

Does “near the 4 train” guarantee a short walk?

No. It identifies buildings in the area of the 4 train, but exact walk time depends on the specific stop and your chosen entrance. Confirm the commute with your route.

How should I use this page before applying or signing?

Treat it as a shortlist of 10+ buildings. Then confirm heating setup for the exact unit (thermostat or radiator behavior), maintenance response time, and what happens during low-heat periods.

If the building is highly rated, is heat always reliable in every unit?

No. Building-level signals can differ from unit-level experience due to factors like exposure, radiator condition, and apartment layout. Ask to understand the heating system serving your unit.

What fees or costs should I still double-check even with a heat-focused filter?

Even when heat is a priority, verify the full monthly cost setup for the specific lease, including any building policies that affect utilities or base rent beyond the asking price.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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.

Where does the data behind the filters come from?

Openigloo uses open-data signals plus renter-relevant content like reviews and tenant Q&A. Open-data can lag real-world conditions, so it’s still important to ask the building directly about current maintenance practices.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 4 train in Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters start by narrowing to buildings that match their commute and daily needs. This page focuses on buildings near the 4 train and a heat-focused signal set. For Upper East Side building quality signals, 3.8/5 is the average building rating across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Openigloo’s building search narrows to 10+ highly rated buildings for heat near the 4 train in the Upper East Side, using a multi-filter pair (4-train + best-heat). Use Openigloo to compare building-level signals, then read renter-relevant details in reviews and tenant Q&A. The heat-focused filter is based on open-data signals, but your next step is still to confirm conditions and maintenance expectations directly with the building before signing.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings highly rated for heat near the 4 train in Upper East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

164 East 85 Street

3.5(9)

Upper East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

12 East 86 Street

Upper East Side

182 East 86 Street

4.1(6)

Upper East Side

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

162 East 85 Street

3.8(5)

Upper East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

171 E 81 St

Upper East Side

160 East 84 Street

Upper East Side

128 East 85 Street

4.2(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

106 East 81 Street

3.7(3)

Upper East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

121 E 82 St

4.6(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

171 East 83 Street

4.5(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the 4 train in Upper East Side

Confirm what “heat” means for your unit: ask about thermostat control, radiator condition, and how fast heat is restored during outages.
Check the 4 train commute specifics for your daily route (walk time, transfer needs) since “near” can mean different blocks.
Before applying, review lease terms that affect comfort and costs, including how heat is billed (if applicable) and any related building rules.
Use the heat filter as a shortlist, then verify in-person or via video: ask current tenants about reliability during colder months.
Compare multiple buildings with the same commute and heating focus, because building performance can vary by floor, exposure, and unit configuration.

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Yorkville

116 buildings

East Village

78 buildings

Murray Hill

42 buildings

Turtle Bay

35 buildings

Lenox Hill

34 buildings

Gramercy Park

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