What does “heat + hot water included” mean on this Kensington page?

It means the building matches the filter for heat and hot water being included for eligible units. Policies can still differ by unit or lease, so confirm the exact included services with the building before signing.

How does “near transit” work for this page?

It narrows matches to Kensington buildings that are close to transit options based on Openigloo’s proximity signals. Still, walking time and station choice depend on your route, so verify it for your commute.

Are these buildings rent-stabilized or “affordable” by default?

No. This page is defined by heat/hot-water inclusion and transit proximity. It doesn’t indicate rent regulation status or affordability programs.

What should I ask about utilities if heat and hot water are included?

Ask for the written utility policy for your unit, how heating is controlled (and when), whether hot water is continuous or limited, and what happens in outages or repairs.

Can I rely only on the filter before touring?

Use the filter to shortlist, then confirm directly. Included utilities and transit proximity are helpful signals, but the only reliable source for your unit’s details is the building’s lease terms and management.

Does “near transit” mean there won’t be noise or traffic?

Not necessarily. Closer proximity can also mean more street activity. Tour at different times if noise matters to you, and check for building policies or unit placement constraints.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Kensington

Kensington in Brooklyn is where you can narrow searches by building features and commute needs at the same time. On Openigloo, this page targets Kensington buildings that match both heat + hot water included and near-transit criteria. Kensington has an average building rating of 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find Kensington buildings with heat + hot water included near transit. This page covers 9+ buildings that match both filters, so you can focus on places where essential utilities are clearer up front. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with tenant-first signals like rated-building scores and building-level notes. Use the listings’ details plus Q&A-style prompts to verify how heat, hot water, and access to transportation work for your specific unit.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Kensington.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

102 Albemarle Rd

Kensington

430 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

392 East 4 Street

2.4(7)

Kensington

3 evictions

18 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

465 East 7 Street

Kensington

242 Newkirk Avenue

4.3(5)

Kensington

4 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

802 Beverley Road

2.5(5)

Kensington

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

217 East 7 Street

Kensington

160 Ocean Parkway

3.5(3)

Kensington

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

2 Hinckley Place

Kensington

What to check before for buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Kensington

Confirm what “included” covers in writing: heat and hot water may still have limits or unit-by-unit differences—ask the building for the exact policy.
Check the lease language for utilities and metering (if any), especially for studios vs. larger units and for any add-on charges.
Verify near-transit convenience with your commute pattern: stations, walking time, and service changes vary block to block in Kensington.
Read building notes about maintenance response for heating systems and hot-water supply, since included utilities only help if the service stays consistent.
If you’re applying, budget for the full move-in cost beyond the asking rent (deposit, broker fees where applicable, and any non-covered utilities).

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Crown Heights

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Bushwick

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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Downtown Brooklyn

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Park Slope

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