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

It means the building has been categorized as including heat and hot water. Still, verify the exact scope for your specific unit (what’s included, any exclusions, and how service changes in winter or during outages).

What does “near-transit” filter for?

It groups buildings based on proximity to transit. Use it as a convenience screen, then confirm your commute in person (or with a route planner) based on the entrance you’ll use and your usual travel times.

How can I use Openigloo to compare buildings here?

Start with the live building count and filter match, then review rated-building signals and read tenant Q&A where available. Build your shortlist and take the remaining questions directly to the building.

Are heat and hot water included for every apartment in a building?

Not always. Even within the same building, utility arrangements can vary by unit, renovation status, or contract terms. Ask the building to confirm for the exact apartment you plan to rent.

What should I ask about service reliability before signing?

Ask about recent maintenance issues or outages, typical response times, who to contact after hours, and what happens if heating or hot-water service is disrupted.

Does “near-transit” mean I’ll have a fast commute every time?

No. It’s proximity-based, not a guarantee of schedule or travel time consistency. Check routes for your time of day and whether construction or platform changes affect your usual path.

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 transit in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can focus your search on buildings that fit practical utility needs and a transit commute. This page specifically targets buildings with heat and hot water included and a near-transit location screen, with 21+ eligible buildings. For housing options here, rated buildings average 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Washington Heights, Manhattan with heat and hot water included, plus a near-transit location filter. You’re looking at 21+ eligible buildings on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07. Openigloo helps you compare building conditions using rated-building signals and renter conversations. Use it to shortlist buildings that match your must-haves, then confirm details directly with the landlord or super before you sign a lease—especially anything related to utilities and access to transit.

Showing 19–21 of 21 buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Washington Heights.

Rent-stabilized

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838 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights

496 West 159 Street

Washington Heights

521 West 175 Street

Washington Heights

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

Expect to find buildings where heat and hot water are handled by the building, not billed per unit in the same way as fully tenant-paid utilities; confirm exact coverage in writing.
Use the near-transit filter to narrow commute-heavy searches, then double-check the real walking distance and typical route times for your line(s) and time of day.
Before applying, ask how temperature and hot-water service are managed (controls, service windows, outages) and whether there are any exceptions by unit type.
Review lease terms for any utility add-ons or billing practices that can affect your full monthly cost beyond heat and hot water.
Cross-check the building’s rated-building information on Openigloo and look for recent tenant Q&A that mentions issues you care about (maintenance response, noise, service reliability).

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