Pre-war buildings near DeKalb Av station in NYC

It’s a combined scope: buildings in the DeKalb Av station area that were built before 1947 (pre-war). The goal is to surface older buildings where age and location align with what you’re searching for.

Openigloo shows 2,401+ buildings in this scope (as of 2026-07-07).

Not by itself. “Pre-war” indicates construction era, not current maintenance quality. Use the building page (photos, notes, and renter Q&A) and verify issues during a tour.

Confirm heating and hot-water performance, elevator and laundry reliability, pest-prevention practices, and any known renovation plans. Also review lease terms for renewals, rent changes, and notice requirements.

Openigloo combines building data and renter context; where applicable, it may draw on NYC open records signals. Still, listings and conditions can change, so confirm key details with the landlord or management directly.

Yes. Deposits, broker-related costs (if applicable), and utilities can materially change your monthly total. Use the unit’s full terms and ask for the exact breakdown before you commit.

Renter Q&A can highlight patterns like noise levels, responsiveness to maintenance, package-handling issues, or how consistent services are across seasons. Use it as a prompt for targeted questions to management during your tour.