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

It indicates the building is flagged for heat and hot water being included, but you still need to confirm the exact terms in your unit’s lease (for example, what’s covered and any limits).

How should I use the “near the M3 bus” filter?

Treat it as a location convenience filter. Always verify the walking time from the building to M3 stops and check the building’s street-facing exposure for noise and traffic.

Will I pay anything for utilities even if heat and hot water are included?

Often yes. Heat and hot water can be included while other items (like electricity for lights and outlets, cooking if electric vs. gas, and any building-required fees) may still be separate. Review the lease and ask the building for a breakdown.

What should I ask before signing, beyond utilities?

Ask how the building confirms included services, whether thermostat control is unit-specific, and whether there are any common charges that show up monthly (or are billed separately).

How does Openigloo help me verify these buildings?

You can compare rated buildings and read renter-focused tenant Q&A on building pages. Use that to spot recurring issues and to know which questions to ask the leasing office.

Are the “near M3 bus” and utility included criteria guaranteed for every unit?

They’re criteria for building-level matches, but unit-level lease terms can still differ. Confirm inclusions for the exact apartment you plan to rent.

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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 M3 bus in Upper West Side

Upper West Side rentals often come down to the block-level tradeoffs between transit convenience, street noise, and building-level rules. If you’re filtering for specific utility inclusions, focus on confirming the lease language for your unit, not just the building’s general description. Upper West Side has rated buildings with an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 21+ Upper West Side buildings that match heat and hot water included and are near the M3 bus route. Use the filters to narrow results while you compare building policies and unit-level details. On Openigloo, you can review rated buildings, see what other renters flagged, and use building pages to cross-check open-data signals and tenant Q&A. That helps you confirm what’s actually included and what the building charges beyond rent before you schedule a viewing.

Showing 19–21 of 21 buildings with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in Upper West Side.

Rent-stabilized

16 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

315 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

309 West 109 Street

4.5(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions

16 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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

Confirm “heat and hot water included” details per lease: some buildings include utilities broadly, others set caps or define service windows.
Ask about radiator/thermostat controls, hot-water recovery limits, and how the building handles seasonal heating if you’re coming from out of town.
Because this is near the M3 bus, check noise patterns for your specific block and street-facing vs. courtyard exposure.
Verify the full monthly cost: even with heat/hot water included, you may still pay for electricity, cooking fuel type, Wi-Fi, and other building fees depending on the lease.
If you’re comparing buildings, sort and shortlist based on rated buildings plus tenant Q&A, since utilities included can still vary by unit.

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