What does the “best-heat” filter mean on this buildings page?

It’s an Openigloo filter based on heat-related performance signals for the building. Use it to shortlist buildings, but still confirm the specifics with the landlord for the exact unit you’re considering.

How does the “m4-bus” filter change which buildings I’ll see?

It narrows the results to buildings located near the M4 bus route in the Upper West Side. You should still check the walking distance and street crossings from the building entrance to your typical stop.

Are these 41+ buildings immediately available to rent?

This page is scoped to eligible buildings matching the filters; availability can vary. Use the individual building pages to confirm which buildings currently show advertised apartments.

What should I ask the landlord to verify about heat before moving in?

Ask about how heat is controlled in your unit (thermostat/shared system), what maintenance response looks like for heat issues, and whether there are any building-wide patterns or recent work orders.

Does a strong heat score guarantee there will never be problems?

No. The filter reflects recorded/open-data signals and aggregated building-level patterns; real conditions can vary by season and by unit. Treat it as a shortlist, not a guarantee.

Is heat included in the monthly cost or billed separately?

This depends on the building and the specific lease terms. Confirm what utilities are included, and whether any portion of heating cost could affect your monthly budget.

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 M4 bus in Upper West Side

On the Upper West Side in Manhattan, this page focuses on buildings matched to heat-related signals and proximity to the M4 bus. Right now, there are 41+ eligible buildings for your filters. For context, Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These buildings are in the Upper West Side and match two filters: “best-heat” and “m4-bus.” You’re looking at 41+ buildings right now that scored well on heating-reliability signals and are near the M4 bus route. Openigloo helps you narrow fast by combining building info with renter-first evidence: curated ratings, open-data signals tied to maintenance outcomes, and questions from tenants in the building. Use this page to compare buildings, then confirm details directly with the landlord before you sign a lease.

Showing 37–41 of 41 buildings highly rated for heat near the M4 bus in Upper West Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

120 West 97 Street

Upper West Side

110 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

175 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

313 West 105 Street

4.5(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

839 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near the M4 bus in Upper West Side

Use the “best-heat” filter to start with buildings that perform well on heat-related records/signals, then still verify how heat is provided and when it’s turned on for your unit.
Check whether the building lists current availability on Openigloo (and confirm unit-specific heat controls) before scheduling a viewing.
When you narrow by “m4-bus,” confirm the walking route and actual commute time during off-hours, since “near” can vary block-to-block.
Compare the full monthly move-in cost (deposit, fees, and any utilities) in addition to the asking rent, since those can change what “affordable” means for your budget.
If a building uses centralized systems or has shared heating arrangements, ask for the maintenance process and emergency response details, not just the heat score.

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