Pre-war buildings near DeKalb Av station in NYC

“Pre-war” filters for buildings constructed before 1947. Use it as a starting point, then confirm condition, renovations, and current operating details with the building directly.

The scope is buildings located close to DeKalb Av station. Exact walking distance can vary by building entrance, so it’s worth checking the building page map and walking route.

There are 666+ buildings on this page that match the DeKalb Av station area plus the pre-war filter.

Start with the building pages: look at renter reviews, any available tenant Q&A, and open-data signals surfaced alongside the listing details. Then confirm the key items with the leasing office (maintenance, utilities, deposits, and lease terms).

Ask about heating and cooling performance, elevator reliability, hot water/water pressure expectations, and how maintenance requests are handled. Also verify current lease terms: renewals, rent increases, and any move-in fees.

They can lag real-world changes. Treat them as helpful context, not a guarantee. For anything critical (repairs, noise, pests, utilities, or building policies), ask the building directly and request specifics.

Yes. In addition to rent, expect to confirm deposits, application fees, and whether utilities are included. Budget for the full monthly cost and move-in costs, since those can materially change affordability even when two buildings list similar rents.