What does the “heat + hot water included” filter mean in West Chelsea?

It’s a targeted filter for buildings that advertise heat and hot water as included. You should still confirm with the building about any exceptions tied to unit type or lease terms.

How many buildings match this filter in West Chelsea right now?

10+ buildings in West Chelsea currently match the heat + hot water included filter on Openigloo.

Does the filter guarantee utilities will be free for every tenant and every month?

No. “Included” can still come with unit-specific rules or seasonal/operational details. Confirm thermostats, hot-water coverage, and any exceptions directly with the building.

How does Openigloo use ratings and renter feedback for these buildings?

Openigloo shows building-level ratings based on rated buildings within this scope and pairs them with tenant Q&A signals so you can compare what’s actually working for residents.

What questions should I ask the landlord or management before signing?

Ask what’s covered for heat and hot water, whether there are any unit/layout exceptions, how billing works if something changes, and who pays if utilities are out of service for a period.

Are there extra costs I should plan for even if heat and hot water are included?

Yes. Included utilities only affect utility bills; you’ll still want to account for deposits, broker fees, and other move-in or monthly charges that can change your full cost.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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

Buildings with heat and hot water included in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often compare buildings based on day-to-day living factors, including how utilities are handled. If you want heat and hot water included, this scope narrows to buildings that match that setup in West Chelsea (10+ buildings). For this filter view, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in West Chelsea, Manhattan where heat and hot water are included. There are 10+ eligible buildings right now, filtered to help you narrow down the bills you’ll likely pay beyond rent. Openigloo brings the building signals together so you can compare faster: use ratings from rated buildings, scan what other renters reported, and check building details and tenant Q&A to confirm how “included” is handled in practice.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings with heat and hot water included in West Chelsea.

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

450 W 17 St

West Chelsea

460 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

525 W 28Th St

4.3(13)

West Chelsea

15 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Good cause

402 West 25 Street

West Chelsea

425 West 18 Street

West Chelsea

401 W 25 St

4.6(8)

West Chelsea

3 evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

416 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

420 West 23 Street

4.1(4)

West Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

452 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

410 West 24 Street

West Chelsea

What to check before for buildings with heat and hot water included in West Chelsea

Confirm what “included” means for your exact unit: thermostats, seasonal rules, and whether any parts of heating/hot water are ever billed separately.
Verify the utility setup before you sign: ask if heat/hot water are covered by the building or if there are exceptions (e.g., certain layouts).
Check the lease terms and move-in costs beyond rent, since deposits, broker fees, and other charges can still affect your monthly total.
Look at Openigloo’s rated-building signals (3.8/5 from 35 rated buildings on this page) and read renter Q&A for details that don’t show up in listing text.
When you shortlist, message the building with your questions in writing so the included-utilities terms are clear for your tenancy.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

133 buildings

Upper West Side

75 buildings

Yorkville

74 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

68 buildings

Lenox Hill

60 buildings

Kips Bay

58 buildings

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