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

It indicates the building is flagged for heat and hot water being included. You should still confirm the exact scope with the building because inclusion can vary by unit or arrangement.

How does the “near the M96 bus” part work here?

The page narrows results to the All Upper West Side area while pairing the building features with proximity to the M96 corridor, so you can prioritize transit access during your search.

Are these buildings only in the All Upper West Side neighborhood?

Yes. The scope is All Upper West Side in Manhattan, and the building_count (25+) reflects eligible buildings matching the filters in that neighborhood.

What should I verify before signing a lease even if heat and hot water are included?

Ask about the rules for inclusion for your specific unit, any exceptions, and billing timing. Also check the full cost picture (for example, deposit amount, any required fees, and utilities that may not be covered).

Do “rated buildings” numbers guarantee that every unit has the same experience?

No. Rated buildings reflect what renters reported, but building policies and unit differences can still affect outcomes. Use the info as a starting point, then confirm specifics with the property.

Are there any risks with relying on utilities inclusion flags?

The inclusion flag is a useful screen, not a contract. Coverage details can change or be implemented differently across units, so get written confirmation from the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M96 bus in All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side in Manhattan is a convenient base if you want buildings with quick bus access and you’re filtering for heat and hot water included. Use this page to focus your search on buildings that match that utility priority while staying within the neighborhood boundary. For housing decisions, you can also reference that rated buildings average 3.6/5 across 206 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 25+ buildings with heat and hot water included near the M96 bus in All Upper West Side. The filters are paired, so you’re looking at buildings where heating and hot water coverage matters, plus quick access to the M96 route. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated-building info and renter Q&A signals, then confirm the details with the property directly. That’s especially important for utility-inclusion scope, payment timing, and any building-specific rules before you sign.

Showing 19–25 of 25 buildings with heat and hot water included near the M96 bus in All Upper West Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

215 West 101 Street

All Upper West Side

5 W 103 St

3.1(4)

All Upper West Side

No evictions

20 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

109 West 106 Street

3.2(4)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

61 Duke Ellington Boulevard

All Upper West Side

205 West 109 Street

All Upper West Side

127 West 106 Street

All Upper West Side

132 West 109 Street

All Upper West Side

What to check before for buildings with heat and hot water included near the M96 bus in All Upper West Side

Confirm what “heat and hot water included” covers for your unit (some buildings include both, others have edge cases or defined schedules).
Check for any limits or cost-sharing rules noted in building Q&A or docs, so your full monthly cost is predictable beyond the base rent.
Use the M96 proximity as a commute tool, then verify real travel time and nearby stops for your schedule.
Before applying, ask the building about utilities billing practice, timing of charges, and whether the inclusion applies to every unit type.
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, look at rated-building signals and tenant comments to spot patterns that matter for daily living.

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