Due to massive financial problems, the station was built in a very simple way, without any artwork: the walls are covered only in plaster, and many columns are left as exposed, painted steel.

In 1973, despite having been closed for over 11 years, the station was renamed "Stadion der Weltjugend" to reflect the change in name of the stadium.

This change was visible only to East German guards patrolling the platform, and West Berliners passing through the closed station, as ghost stations were not printed on East German city maps.

It was secured with utmost care; the station entrances were walled and equipped with observation points, and a locked access door.

As a result of the demolition of the stadium, the station's name was changed back to Schwartzkopffstraße on 3 October 1991.