Buildings with high tenant retention near DeKalb Av station in NYC

On Openigloo, “high-retention” is a tenant-stability signal used to surface buildings where renters tend to stay longer. Review the specific building’s notes to understand what drives retention in practice.

“dekalb-av-26” is the location filter tied to the DeKalb Av station area. Use it to narrow your search, then confirm the exact address and commute fit for the units you’re considering.

Openigloo currently shows 61+ buildings that match “dekalb-av-26” plus “high-retention” as of 2026-07-07.

Not necessarily. Retention can reflect management quality and day-to-day stability, but it doesn’t automatically guarantee affordability, rent-regulation status, or tenant protection eligibility. Verify rent terms and lease conditions directly.

Ask about maintenance SLAs, how requests are tracked, renewal practices for your lease end date, and whether anything is changing (renovations, staffing, or policies). Look for alignment between renter notes and current operations.

Yes. Filters are a shortlist, not a complete map of every option. If you have a strong preference (doorman vs. walk-up, elevator availability, specific unit features), compare both matching and nearby buildings.

Use Openigloo for building context and renter notes, then confirm unit-specific items with the landlord or managing agent: included utilities, fees and deposits, move-in timing, and any requirements tied to your household.