What does “best-heat + near-transit” mean on this Forest Hills buildings page?

“Best-heat” filters for buildings that are highly rated for heat based on Openigloo’s renter-facing signals. “Near-transit” limits the results to buildings that are positioned for easier access to public transportation within the neighborhood.

How many buildings match these filters in Forest Hills right now?

This page shows 12+ Forest Hills buildings that fit the best-heat and near-transit filter pair.

Does “best-heat” guarantee the unit will be warm all winter?

No. Ratings are a building-level signal, but apartment conditions and personal comfort vary. Still, ask the building about heat checks, typical temperatures, and how they address heat complaints.

What should I verify before applying for a heat-focused building near transit?

Confirm heating performance expectations with the building, ask about how issues are resolved, and check your commute route in real time (walk time and transfer options) rather than relying on map distance.

Can I rely on Openigloo heat signals without speaking to the super or management?

You should use the Openigloo signals to shortlist, then verify directly. Tenants’ experiences can highlight patterns, but you want the building’s current process, response times, and any recent maintenance context.

Why do two buildings with good heat ratings feel different in practice?

Heating can vary by apartment exposure, interior layout, and how the building manages service. Even among highly rated buildings, ask about the unit you’re considering and what to expect in peak cold.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Jamaica with 2,503+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a Queens neighborhood where renters often balance daily commuting with building quality signals. This page focuses on buildings that are flagged for strong heat and positioned near transit. Forest Hills currently includes 3.4/5 avg_building_rating across 25 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore buildings in Forest Hills, Queens that match two filters: “best-heat” and “near-transit.” Use this page to narrow to 12+ buildings currently flagged as highly rated for heat while staying close to transit. Openigloo helps you sanity-check your short list with rated-building signals plus renter-first context. You can read what tenants share, compare building notes across similar options, and verify details that matter in person or with the super before signing a lease.

Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Forest Hills.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

104-60 Queens Boulevard

Forest Hills

111-09 76 Rd

Forest Hills

100-11 67 Road

Forest Hills

67-67 Burns Street

Forest Hills

72-35 112 Street

3.8(4)

Forest Hills

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

71-50 Austin Street

4.1(3)

Forest Hills

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

75-5 113 Street

Forest Hills

99-22 67 Road

4.3(3)

Forest Hills

3 evictions

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

10615 Queens Blvd

4.5(3)

Forest Hills

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

150 Greenway Terrace

Forest Hills

111-20 76 Road

3.9(3)

Forest Hills

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

68-64 Yellowstone Boulevard

Forest Hills

What to check before for buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Forest Hills

Confirm what “best-heat” means for each building by checking the notes tied to heat performance (and ask about typical winter temperatures).
For “near-transit,” check the exact walking route and timing for your commute; nearby can still mean uneven access across streets.
Before applying, ask whether any heat-related issues are documented in building management and how complaints are handled.
Verify move-in costs up front (security deposit, fees, and any required payments) since the best-heat match does not change the total monthly obligation.
If you plan to renew or move mid-winter, ask about heating-season expectations and any recent changes to service schedules.

Nearby neighborhoods in Queens

Astoria

67 buildings

Ridgewood

37 buildings

Hunters Point

31 buildings

Sunnyside

23 buildings

Ditmars-Steinway

13 buildings

Long Island City

11 buildings

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18 buildings

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16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Forest Hills

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Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Forest Hills

13 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Forest Hills

13 buildings

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13 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Forest Hills

12 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Forest Hills

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Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Forest Hills

683 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Forest Hills

673 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Forest Hills

572 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Forest Hills

559 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Forest Hills

271 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Forest Hills

41 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

2,116 buildings

Brooklyn

1,298 buildings

Bronx

88 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Forest Hills