What does the best-heat filter mean?

It’s a heat-focused building filter based on Openigloo’s underlying signals and the information tenants share. Use it to narrow the field, then verify details with the building.

How does the q-train filter work on this page?

It narrows results to buildings located near the Q train so your commute stays consistent as you compare different buildings in the Upper East Side.

Are the 10+ buildings the ones currently available to rent?

This page is filtered by heat and Q-train proximity and shows 10+ eligible buildings in scope. For apartment-level availability, check the specific building and unit details on Openigloo.

What should I confirm about heat before applying?

Ask how heat is set and monitored, how maintenance requests are handled when temperatures fluctuate, and whether there were recurring issues in the most recent heating periods.

Does a high heat score mean every unit will feel the same?

Not necessarily. Building-wide signals don’t replace unit-level checks. Differences like radiator placement, exposure, and how utilities are billed can affect day-to-day comfort.

How can I double-check the real-world heating experience?

Use Openigloo’s tenant Q&A and building notes to compare patterns over time, then ask management targeted questions about your potential lease dates.

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 near the Q train in Upper East Side

On the Upper East Side in Manhattan, this page focuses on buildings that are highly rated for heat and located near the Q train. Results are filtered at the building level to help you compare options without starting from scratch. 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 near the Q train in the Upper East Side. You’re viewing 10+ eligible buildings that match the best-heat signal plus the q-train filter. On Openigloo, you can start with rating data, then cross-check with building-level notes from tenants and the open-data signals behind the heat scores. If you’re short on time, use the tenant Q&A to confirm how heat is handled in practice, especially around seasonal switches and any reported maintenance patterns.

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

Use the filters together: best-heat for stronger heat performance signals, and q-train to keep your search near the Q line.
Before signing, ask the building for how heat is managed during shoulder months and whether there are documented issues in recent seasons.
Confirm your full monthly cost (not just rent): deposits, utilities, and any required fees can change total affordability.
Check what’s included in your specific unit: heat can vary by radiator/thermostat setup and how utilities are billed.
If you’re relying on the heat signal, still request recent maintenance or inspection details directly from management.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

Yorkville

161 buildings

Lenox Hill

114 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

53 buildings

East Village

43 buildings

Gramercy Park

32 buildings

Carnegie Hill

29 buildings

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200 buildings

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197 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Upper East Side

179 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Upper East Side

178 buildings

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Buildings with low rent increases in Upper East Side

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