Real Estate Development

Albany Distilling Announces Expansion | A Key $1 Million+ Investment Strengthening The Connection Of Downtown Albany & The Warehouse District

March 17, 2017 – 7:11 pm

A $1M+ @AlbDistCo investment. Expanding w/new bar/tasting room @ 75 Livingston Avenue. An #ImpactDowntown milestone project. #CapAlbGrants pic.twitter.com/N7hcFjBorN — Capitalize Albany (@CapAlbanyCorp) March 17, 2017 The Albany Distilling Company, Inc., Albany’s first licensed distillery since the beginning of prohibition, announced they will expand into a new facility at 75 Livingston Avenue as part of a […]

Albany Capital Center Opens With More Than 60 Events On 2017 Calendar

March 1, 2017 – 9:35 pm

With its official ribbon cutting and opening on March 1, the Albany Capital Center has already booked 62 events in its first year that will occupy 101 days on the calendar and 3,750 hotel room nights. Of the events, 77 percent will be new bookings for Albany. Marking the completion of the downtown Albany convention […]

New Life for Long Energy Site with More Than 70 Market-Rate Apartments Coming to The Hudson/Park Neighborhood

February 16, 2017 – 8:03 pm

Click Here to View The Announcement Press Release Located between Albany’s Washington Park, Lincoln Park and downtown Albany, the Hudson/Park Neighborhood is known for its location convenience, nearby parks and cultural diversity. As part of an adaptive re-use plan to transform the Long Energy site properties and warehouse building at 160 Myrtle Ave—the Long Energy site […]

Wellington Row Full-Service Salon and Spa Opens Enhancing Downtown Experience

February 7, 2017 – 9:02 pm

  Enhancing the downtown Albany experience, Spa Wellington celebrated its grand opening—now less than a month out from the opening of the adjacent Albany Capital Center. Located at 140 State Street and supported by Impact Downtown Albany implementation, Spa Wellington complements historic Wellington Row’s hospitality, retail, and dining options which have developed in recent years. The spa and its […]

Community Loan Fund Secures $3.5 million in New Funds for Economic Development in the Capital Region

February 3, 2017 – 8:02 pm

Community Loan Fund Secures $3.5 million in New Funds for Economic Development in the Capital Region. https://t.co/MiFSlDYOWI pic.twitter.com/VQ2VlYBXqk — Community Loan Fund (@CommunityLoans) February 3, 2017 COMMUNITY LOAN FUND’S ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE               In October of 2016, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region (CLFCR) was notified that […]

Quality New Storage Facility Will Serve as Critical Amenity amid Residential Growth in Albany Neighborhoods

January 26, 2017 – 2:35 pm

VIEW THE ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE In recent years more than 300 new apartment units have come online in Albany’s downtown and warehouse district alone as implementation of the Impact Downtown Albany strategic plan continues. There are nearly 500 more residential units in the pipeline for downtown and in the past year more than 100 new […]

New Neighborhood Amenity | Save-A-Lot Grocery Opens at 612 Central Avenue

December 16, 2016 – 10:24 pm

The new Save-A-Lot grocery store at 612 Central Avenue will support approximately 30 new positions, a previously tax exempt property is again generating tax revenue—and residents of surrounding Albany neighborhoods such as the West Hill neighborhood now have walkable access to fresh produce. Capitalize Albany Corporation joined public, community and business leaders including Albany Mayor […]

Nipper to Soon Have Neighbors as Redevelopment of 991 Broadway Converts Space to 75 Residential Units

December 15, 2016 – 7:41 pm

Click Here to Read More In The Announcement Press Release The mixed-use conversion of the Nipper building (991 Broadway) in Albany’s warehouse district to 75 apartments and 7,750 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space is phase one of a planned four-phase, $70 million development project. On Thursday, the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency Board approved an application to […]

Albany Capital Center to Open Ahead of Schedule for MAAC Tournament

December 5, 2016 – 3:41 pm

The Albany Capital Center announced it will have a soft opening March 2 to coincide with the MAAC basketball tournament at the Times Union Center, ahead of its March 22 opening when the Capital Center hosts its first trade group. An event that attracts thousands of fans, NCAA and Division 1 college basketball officials will also get […]

City of Albany IDA Assistance Supports Thurlow Terrace Apartments Renovation and Affordable Housing Status Extension

November 17, 2016 – 9:30 pm

Click Here to View The Announcement Press Release With assistance provided by the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, a new owner will renovate the existing 136 units of section 8 affordable housing located at 2 Thurlow Terrace in Albany’s Washington Park neighborhood. The assistance also offsets costs, allowing Capital District Apartments, LLC to continue […]