Buildings with heat and hot water included near the B35 bus in Brooklyn

It means the building is categorized as including heat and hot water for tenants under the available building data. You should still verify the exact coverage wording in the lease for your unit (what’s covered and any limits/seasonal conditions).

Openigloo aggregates building-level information and renter feedback signals, and links you to tenant Q&A so you can compare what matters (maintenance, day-to-day issues, and practical questions) before committing to a tour.

Not always. Coverage details can vary by unit and lease wording, even within the same building. Use the building page as a starting point, then confirm in writing with the leasing office for the specific unit you’re considering.

Even when heat and hot water are included, some costs may still be separate or metered (commonly electricity or other building services). Confirm the full monthly cost with the building, not just the included items.

It’s used as part of the discovery scope for this page. You’ll still want to check exact travel times from the building address and consider how close the stop is to your daily route.

Openigloo data and signals are helpful for screening, but conditions can change. Use tenant Q&A, then ask direct questions during a tour (hot-water performance, maintenance timelines, and boiler/radiator upkeep).

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.