251 DeKalb Wins Keystone Trilogy Award for Third Straight Year, Setting the Standard for King of Prussia Apartments

The 628-apartment Lindy Communities property pairs resort-style amenities and a pet-friendly, 26-acre setting with an award-winning leasing and maintenance team

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 251 DeKalb, a 628-apartment community on 26 acres in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has earned the Pennsylvania Apartment Association's (PAA) Keystone Trilogy Award three years in a row, from 2023 through 2025. The Trilogy Award goes to a community that takes first place in all three of PAA's top categories in the same year: Leasing Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall Property Excellence. Owned and managed by Lindy Communities, 251 DeKalb sits about one mile from King of Prussia Mall and offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

"Nine first-place finishes in three years come down to our on-site team," said Brett Goldenhorn, senior vice president of operations at Lindy Communities. "Residents choose 251 DeKalb for the location and the amenities, and they stay because of the people who work there."

Awards and recognition

• 2025 PAA Keystone Awards: Trilogy Award (1st Place Leasing Excellence, 1st Place Maintenance Excellence and 1st Place Overall Property Excellence)
  
  
• 2024 PAA Keystone Awards: Trilogy Award (1st Place Leasing Excellence, 1st Place Maintenance Excellence and 1st Place Overall Property Excellence)
  
  
• 2023 PAA Keystone Awards: Trilogy Award (1st Place Leasing Excellence, 1st Place Maintenance Excellence and 1st Place Overall Property Excellence)

Why renters choose 251 DeKalb

Resort-style amenities. 251 DeKalb has a saltwater pool with poolside cabanas and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The game room offers pool, foosball, and shuffleboard. Residents can also use a self-service coffee bar, an Apple tech bar with printing, barbecue grilling stations, a community garden, a reflection terrace, and hammocks. The community also has a Kidville indoor playspace and an outdoor playground, and the on-site team hosts regular resident events.

Pet-friendly with no breed or size restrictions. 251 DeKalb welcomes up to two dogs or cats per apartment, of any breed or size. The community has two architect-designed Bark Parks and an Evolution Dog Wash station.

Convenience services. Residents get package delivery, Trash Butler valet trash, free outdoor parking, and a direct partnership with CORT furniture rental services, and, with rentable garage parking available. Controlled access is provided through a gated entrance and key fob entry.

Sustainability. The community runs on 100% renewable, zero-emission energy sources. The property has four electric vehicle charging stations, Energy Star appliances, energy-efficient windows, LED lighting, and a recycling program.

Apartment amenities. Apartments feature custom imported cabinetry with KRION countertops, premium appliances, wide-plank flooring, Moen fixtures, and rainfall shower heads. One- to three-bedroom homes have in-unit washers and dryers. Select homes have floor-to-ceiling windows and open-concept kitchens, and sweeping views of Valley Forge.

Location. 251 DeKalb is on W. DeKalb Pike (Route 202), about one mile from King of Prussia Mall. The community is minutes from Valley Forge National Historical Park, I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, SEPTA service, and the Upper Merion Area School District.

What residents and team members say

"If I could give it 6 stars, I would… hurrah for the maintenance team, always there when you need them, and do the job either big or small; they take care of it with urgency. The property stays clean, and it's always a pleasure being here." — 251 DeKalb resident, Google review

"The Trilogy Award belongs to the whole team, from leasing to maintenance," said Stephen Cicala, Community Director at 251 DeKalb. "Our goal is simple: when a resident needs something, they get a fast answer from someone who knows them. With 628 apartments, that takes real coordination, and it's what we're most proud of."

Quick facts: 251 DeKalb

• Address: 251 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
  
  
• Size: 628 apartments on 26 acres
  
  
• Awards: PAA Keystone Trilogy Award, 2023, 2024, and 2025
  
  
• Location: about one mile from King of Prussia Mall
  
  
• Floor plans: studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, 395–1,527 sq. ft.
  
  
• Pets: dogs and cats, all breeds and sizes, two per apartment
  
  
• Owner and manager: Lindy Communities
  
  
• Website: 251dekalb.com | Phone: (844) 665-3547

About Lindy Communities

Lindy Communities is an apartment owner and manager that has served the Philadelphia region for more than 85 years. Its portfolio includes 32 apartment communities across the region. Learn more at lindyproperty.com.

SOURCE Lindy Communities