What does “heat + hot water included” mean in these West Chelsea buildings?

It means the building matches the heat-hot-water-included filter on Openigloo. Still confirm the exact terms with the building (what’s covered, any seasonal schedules, and any exceptions by unit type).

How does “near-transit” work on Openigloo?

It’s a location-based filter intended to surface buildings close to transit. Use it as a starting point, then check the specific subway lines or stops you’ll use most.

Are these requirements something I can rely on for every apartment in the building?

In general, utility-inclusion is a building-level feature, but unit-level details can vary (especially for exceptions). Confirm for the exact apartment you’re considering.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Ask for written confirmation of what’s included, whether any caps or special periods apply, and how the building handles billing for related items that aren’t included (if any). Also confirm move-in costs like deposits and any required fees.

How can I use Openigloo’s info to compare buildings efficiently?

Start with the filter match, then review the building page signals (including tenant Q&A) and compare what renters say about how the included services work in practice.

Is this page showing income-restricted or subsidized housing (or a housing lottery)?

No. This page is based on building eligibility for heat/hot-water inclusion and proximity to transit. It is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8, and it is not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize logistics: finding buildings that are close to transit and have predictable monthly bills. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings in West Chelsea that match heat and hot water inclusion plus near-transit access. In West Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse buildings in West Chelsea, Manhattan that match both filters: heat + hot water included and near-transit. You’re looking at 10+ eligible buildings so you can compare options without over-guessing monthly costs. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building pages, rated-building signals, and the context renters share in tenant Q&A. Use it to sanity-check what’s included, then confirm the exact billing and lease language with the building before you apply.

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

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

450 W 17 St

West Chelsea

460 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

282 11 Avenue

4.2(12)

West Chelsea

15 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Good cause

400 W 25 St

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

418 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

405 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

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

Expect steadier monthly budgeting: heat and hot water are included (still confirm any limits or periods like seasonal schedules directly with the building).
Use the near-transit filter as a convenience signal, then verify the specific lines/commute times that matter to you.
Compare total move-in costs: included utilities can change what you pay, but deposits, broker fees, and any non-utility fees still apply.
Check lease details that can affect day-to-day cost, including rent adjustments, payment terms, and any rules tied to utility inclusion.
Before signing, request written confirmation of what’s included (heat vs. hot water) and how it’s handled in the building’s billing/process.

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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22 buildings

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20 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in West Chelsea

19 buildings

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19 buildings

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17 buildings

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Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in West Chelsea

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Buildings without bedbugs in West Chelsea

229 buildings

Buildings without rodents in West Chelsea

217 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in West Chelsea

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Buildings with low litigation rates in West Chelsea

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Buildings with low open violation rates in West Chelsea

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Buildings with low rent increases in West Chelsea

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