What does the “best-heat” filter mean on this Upper East Side page?

It’s a secondary filter that ranks buildings based on heat-related signals from rated buildings within the Upper East Side scope. The goal is to help you start with buildings that tend to have fewer heating issues, then verify the details with the building directly.

How many buildings match this filter right now?

There are 10+ buildings shown for this Upper East Side page using the best-heat filter.

Are these heat ratings based on reviews, and how should I use them?

Yes. The page is built around signals from rated buildings and the context renters share. Use it as a shortlist, then check the building’s specific heating setup, maintenance process, and winter policies with current tenants or management.

What should I ask about heat before I sign a lease?

Ask about heating control (thermostats and how they’re managed), whether heat is consistently maintained through peak winter temperatures, and how maintenance handles inadequate heat complaints. If possible, ask for recent examples from current residents.

Does “best-heat” guarantee I’ll have adequate heat in my specific unit?

No. A building-level filter can’t predict your unit’s exact conditions. Factors like unit layout, exposure, and recent maintenance can affect performance, so confirm the expected setup for the exact apartment.

How do I factor in total monthly cost if heat affects utilities?

Even with stronger heat signals, confirm whether utilities are included and what you’ll pay beyond rent. That matters for budgeting through winter, not just the asking rent.

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.

Buildings highly rated for heat in Upper East Side

Upper East Side buildings are commonly searched by renters who want a neighborhood with a steady stock of multi-unit housing. On Openigloo, this page narrows options to buildings that are highly rated for heat in the Upper East Side. The Upper East Side has an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings highly rated for heat in the Upper East Side. Openigloo shows 10+ eligible buildings, using our best-heat filter to surface options with stronger heating-related signals. Use Openigloo to compare heat performance from rated buildings, then confirm details with building staff or current tenants. We pull together review-based context plus building-specific Q&A so you can ask the right questions before signing a lease.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings highly rated for heat 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 in Upper East Side

Focus on the best-heat filter, then open each building to see what rated buildings say about heating consistency, responsiveness, and cold-weather comfort.
Verify the actual heating setup and schedules directly with the super or leasing office (radiators vs. central heat, thermostat control, and how heat issues get handled).
Ask how quickly maintenance responds when heat is inadequate, and whether there’s a documented process for complaints during winter months.
Confirm what your monthly cost includes beyond the base rent (for example, utilities if heat is not fully included), and how that changes in winter.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

258 buildings

Yorkville

161 buildings

Upper West Side

121 buildings

Lenox Hill

114 buildings

All Upper West Side

113 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

93 buildings

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261 buildings

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