What does “heat and hot water included” mean on Openigloo?

It means the building is flagged as including heat and hot water as part of the rent. Still verify with the landlord or management for your specific unit, since details and exceptions can vary.

Does “near the M3 bus” mean the building is on the M3 route?

Not necessarily. The page scopes results by proximity to the M3 bus corridor. Check the exact address and how long it takes you to reach your usual stops.

Are there any costs that may apply even if heat and hot water are included?

Yes. Included utilities typically don’t cover everything. Electricity, cooking fuel, internet, and other charges may still be separate, and move-in costs (deposit, fees, first month’s rent) can still apply.

Will the included utilities apply to every apartment in the building?

Often it’s building-wide, but not always. Confirm for your specific unit, especially if the building has mixed renovations, different layouts, or any sub-metering.

What should I ask before signing the lease?

Ask: whether heat/hot water are truly included year-round, who you contact for failures, whether there are thermostats or temperature caps, and what utilities are billed separately for the exact apartment you’re considering.

Where does Openigloo’s information come from?

Openigloo surfaces building-level signals and renter context to help you filter and shortlist. Use the building page and tenant Q&A to spot common issues, then confirm utility terms directly with management before you apply.

How many buildings are eligible on this page?

As of 2026-07-07, Openigloo shows 314+ buildings that match the heat-hot-water-included and M3-bus proximity filters.

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in NYC

Use this page to find buildings with heat and hot water included that are near the M3 bus in NYC. Right now, Openigloo shows 314+ eligible buildings so you can compare what’s included versus what’s billed separately. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by showing practical building signals, including how rated buildings are described by renters, and what people ask in tenant Q&A. Use the details on each building page to confirm the exact utility terms and any seasonal rules before you apply or sign.

Showing 307–314 of 314 buildings with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

118 East 103 Street

East Harlem

1129 Lexington Avenue

3.0(3)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

136 East 28 Street

Kips Bay

121 E 82 St

4.6(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

123 East 90 Street

4.3(3)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

21 East 27 Street

NoMad

98 Morningside Avenue

South Harlem

309 West 121 Street

South Harlem

What to check before choosing a building with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in NYC

Confirm what “included” covers: heat and hot water usually means the building handles those utilities, but electric (and sometimes cooking gas) may still be billed separately.
Check for seasonality and control: ask whether thermostats are restricted, how hot-water delivery works, and whether there are any schedules or limits.
Look closely at the lease language: included utilities can be tied to certain unit types, building-wide rules, or rent adjustments.
Verify the building details on your unit: some inclusions can vary by floor plan, renovation status, or sub-metering setup.
Be ready for full move-in costs beyond utilities (application fees, deposits, first month’s rent, and any broker-related charges) even when heat/hot water are included.

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in trending NYC neighborhoods

East Village

61 buildings

Hamilton Heights

34 buildings

All Upper West Side

26 buildings

Washington Heights

21 buildings

South Harlem

21 buildings

Upper West Side

21 buildings

Morningside Heights

20 buildings

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