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

It’s a signal based on how buildings have been rated for heat-related performance. Use it to narrow candidates, then confirm specifics (boiler/radiator condition and recent maintenance) directly with the building before committing.

How does the M3 bus filter affect what buildings you show here?

It limits the results to buildings associated with the Washington Heights area and the M3 bus route, so your shortlist aligns with the M3 corridor. Still, verify the exact walk from the entrance to your preferred stop.

Are these buildings verified to have working heat right now?

Openigloo provides ratings and building-level signals, but conditions can change. Treat the filter as a shortlist tool and confirm heating/hot water during your viewing and with the leasing office.

What should I ask about heat during a tour or before signing?

Ask how heat/hot water is maintained, whether radiators are individually controllable, what maintenance is typically done each season, and how the building handles heat complaints or repairs.

Do I need to worry about utilities or total monthly cost even if heat ratings are good?

Yes. Heat performance is only one part of monthly cost. Clarify utility billing setup (what’s included vs. billed separately), deposits, and any tenant-paid items that affect your full monthly budget.

How many buildings are eligible in this filter view?

This page currently shows 62+ eligible buildings that match the Washington Heights scope plus the best-heat and M3 bus filters.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 M3 bus in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize practical building details like heat performance and access to transit. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings that match the best-heat signal and the M3 bus filter. In Washington Heights, avg_building_rating is 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for heat near the M3 bus in Washington Heights. This page shows 62+ eligible buildings using the best-heat signal plus the M3 bus filter (multi-filter pair) so you can narrow what to tour. Openigloo helps you compare buildings by combining live inventory with tenant-relevant signals, including building ratings and open-data context. Use the review summaries and building details to sanity-check heating conditions, then ask specific questions in the unit and lease walkthroughs using what you see here as a starting point.

Showing 55–62 of 62 buildings highly rated for heat near the M3 bus 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 near the M3 bus in Washington Heights

Confirm what “best-heat” means for your exact building: ask about radiator behavior, boiler age, and how heat performs during cold snaps.
Match your commute expectations to the M3 route: check the exact walking time from your target stop and the building’s entrance location.
Verify the lease language on heat/hot water responsibilities, including any tenant-controlled thermostats and what repairs are covered.
Look for practical “cost to operate” details beyond heating quality: ask about utility billing setup and any separate metering for your unit.
Use ratings and any available heat-related notes to shortlist, but confirm the current condition directly with the super or leasing office.
Bring up winter-proofing during showings: ask about window/door sealing and whether the unit has known drafts or radiator spacing issues.

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