What does “best-heat + near-transit” mean for this Upper West Side building page?

It’s a combined filter: buildings flagged for strong heat-related performance signals (“best-heat”) and buildings selected for commute convenience (“near-transit”). Use the filters to shortlist, then verify details directly with the building for your specific unit.

How many buildings match these filters right now on the Upper West Side page?

There are 121+ eligible buildings in the Upper West Side scope for “best-heat + near-transit” as of 2026-07-07.

Do the “best-heat” signals guarantee every apartment will be equally warm?

No. Heat can differ by floor, exposure, radiator condition, and how units are maintained. Use Openigloo reviews and Q&A to look for patterns, but confirm the setup and any unit-specific differences with the building.

What should I ask about utilities and heating costs before applying?

Ask whether heat and hot water are included, what tenants typically pay for utilities, how bills are calculated, and whether any upgrades or repairs are planned for the heating system.

Is “near-transit” the same as “quiet”?

Not necessarily. Being near transit can increase street and vibration noise for some units. Use reviews and your unit’s exact location to check for noise, ventilation, and how often the area is impacted.

Where do the building signals and ratings come from on Openigloo?

Openigloo uses building-level signals tied to tenant-reported experiences (in reviews and questions) and rated-building scores derived from Openigloo’s rated set. Always pair that with what the landlord/broker says for the specific unit you want.

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 transit in Upper West Side

On the Upper West Side in Manhattan, you can compare 3.6/5 average building rating across 256 rated buildings while filtering for buildings that match your priorities for heat and proximity to transit. (building-level trends; individual units can differ) If you’re using Openigloo to narrow down buildings, start from the rated-building score, then read the tenant-level context in reviews and Q&A to understand what “good heat” looks like in practice for different units and lines of sight. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for heat with near-transit access across the Upper West Side. Use this page to narrow to 121+ eligible buildings where you can compare heat performance signals alongside commute convenience. Openigloo brings the building-level context together with rated building scores, plus what tenants report in reviews and questions. You can also use open-data signals and rental details to sanity-check what to expect before you apply, especially when heat and living near transit are both deal factors.

Showing 73–90 of 121 buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Upper West Side.

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Upper West Side

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Upper West Side

2536 Broadway

370 Central Park West

329 West 101 Street

76 Riverside Drive

464 Amsterdam Avenue

275 West 96 Street

70 West 95 Street

495 West End Avenue

315 West 102 Street

392 Central Park West

204 West 81 Street

167 West 80 Street

74 Riverside Dr

170 West 74 Street

222 West 83 Street

346 West 85 Street

250 West 93 Street

130 West 75 Street

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