Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM35 bus in NYC

It’s a combined filter: “best-heat” uses renter-reported heat performance patterns, and “sim35-bus” limits results to buildings near the SIM35 bus corridor in NYC.

The filter is grounded in renter feedback and how often heat issues (or the lack of them) show up in building records and tenant discussions. Openigloo then surfaces those patterns so you can compare buildings quickly.

Not necessarily. Heat experiences can vary by unit, floor, exposure, and individual maintenance history. Use the rating to shortlist, then ask targeted questions and confirm details for your specific apartment.

Ask when heat is typically turned on, how thermostats are handled, the process for reporting failures, and what records exist for past complaints. If heat is shared or building-wide, ask how they balance it.

Yes. Check your lease for which utilities are included and what you pay for. Also confirm any billing methods for heat-related services, since “asking rent” doesn’t always reflect your full monthly cost.

This snapshot shows 73+ eligible buildings as of 2026-07-07, but availability and building-level details can change. Use Openigloo to confirm current apartments before touring.

Treat it as a reason to dig in. Ask for how the issue was resolved, whether it was system-wide or unit-specific, and what maintenance steps were taken so you can judge the risk for your move.