What does “best-heat” mean on this Washington Heights buildings page?

It’s a filter that prioritizes buildings with stronger heat-related performance signals on Openigloo. Use it to shortlist buildings, then verify the details with the building directly for the specific unit you’re considering.

How many buildings match this filter right now in Washington Heights?

There are 62+ buildings on this page that match the best-heat criteria for Washington Heights (as of 2026-07-07).

Are the heat results based only on Openigloo ratings?

No. Heat-related signals can come from multiple Openigloo sources (like renter context and how tenants describe the building), but you should still review the individual building page and ask management about the specific system and maintenance process.

What should I ask the super or management before signing a lease?

Ask how heat is supplied for your unit (system type), what to do if heat is weak or inconsistent, typical response times for repairs, and whether there are documented issues and how they were resolved.

Does “highly rated for heat” guarantee I won’t have any warm-up or temperature issues?

No. Even in buildings that score well overall, unit-to-unit conditions can differ (layout, exposure, maintenance). Treat the filter as a shortlist and confirm for your exact unit.

How can I use tenant Q&A if I’m worried about winter warmth?

Look for repeated themes in tenant comments (consistency, repairs, landlord follow-through). If you see unresolved patterns, ask management to explain what’s changed and when.

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 in Washington Heights

Washington Heights in Manhattan is a dense residential neighborhood where renters often look for practical building details like heating reliability. Use Openigloo’s building pages to compare heat-related signals before you apply. For this neighborhood scope, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings highly rated for heat in Washington Heights, with 62+ buildings that match the filter right now. Openigloo helps you narrow faster using building-level signals, including ratings from rated buildings and renter-focused context. Use the heat-focused criteria as a starting point, then confirm details directly with the super or management before you sign—especially if you’ve had issues with inconsistent warmth in the past.

Showing 55–62 of 62 buildings highly rated for heat in Washington Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

555 W 160 St

Washington Heights

601 West 172 Street

Washington Heights

100 Audubon Avenue

Washington Heights

650 West 171 Street

3.0(3)

Washington Heights

3 evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

712 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

279 Fort Washington Avenue

4.0(3)

Washington Heights

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

561 West 163 Street

Washington Heights

657 West 161 Street

Washington Heights

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for heat in Washington Heights

Use the heat filter to start with buildings that have stronger heat-related feedback signals on Openigloo, then open individual building pages to see how “heat” is described by rated buildings.
Before applying, ask the building how heat is handled by unit type (radiator vs. other systems), what the typical warm-up time is, and whether any documented maintenance history exists.
If heat issues are common in the building, check whether there’s an official process for reporting and resolving problems, and whether previous complaints are addressed in tenant Q&A.
Confirm the full monthly cost—not just the asking rent (e.g., utilities and any building fees)—since your total budget depends on what’s included.
If you’re sensitive to temperature swings, ask for the most recent service records and test the unit during your viewing, when possible.

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

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