What does “best-heat” mean on Openigloo for Washington Heights buildings?

It’s a filter that ranks buildings based on heat-related performance signals available to Openigloo. Use it to narrow your search, then confirm unit-by-unit details directly with the building.

How does the “BX35 bus” part of the filter work?

It narrows the set of buildings to those near the BX35 bus in Washington Heights, so your commute route is easier to work into your daily schedule.

Does the heat-related filter guarantee steady heat in every unit?

No. Building heat can vary by unit, layout, and maintenance history. Treat the filter as a starting point and ask targeted questions about your specific apartment during showings or before signing.

What should I ask the landlord or super about heat before I sign?

Ask about typical response time for heat issues, whether there have been recurring problems in recent cold periods, and how the building handles repairs and access for maintenance.

Are there extra costs I should plan for besides the asking rent?

Yes. Confirm what’s included in rent versus what you pay separately (especially utilities). Even if heat is strong, your full monthly cost depends on how utilities are billed.

How reliable are the signals behind the filters?

Openigloo uses available signals and renter-reported context, but it may not reflect every recent change in maintenance or management. Always confirm critical details with the building.

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 BX35 bus in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where you’ll find plenty of rental buildings clustered around transit routes, making it common to prioritize walkability and everyday commute options. Openigloo shows Washington Heights buildings with an average rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 36+ Washington Heights buildings that match a multi-filter pair: best-heat plus BX35 bus access. If you rely on consistent heating, this helps narrow to buildings with stronger heat-related signals near the bus route. Openigloo brings these buildings together with renter-first context: practical building info, heat-focused signals from available data, and reviews plus tenant Q&A so you can sanity-check what “good heat” looks like in daily life. Use the page to short-list and then verify specifics with the building before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–36 of 36 buildings highly rated for heat near the BX35 bus in Washington Heights.

Buildings highly rated for heat near the BX35 bus in Washington Heights

Buildings highly rated for heat near the BX35 bus in Washington Heights

105 Haven Avenue

280 Ft Washington Avenue

554 West 181 Street

612 West 178 Street

621 West 171 Street

503 West 176 Street

4232 Broadway

575 West 177 Street

112 Haven Avenue

160 Haven Avenue

565 West 173 Street

647 West 172 Street

580 West 172 Street

601 West 172 Street

100 Audubon Avenue

650 West 171 Street

712 West 173 Street

700 West 172 Street

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