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A neighborhood in transition
The West Hill neighborhood along Albany’s Central Avenue has one of the largest nature preserves in the state, offers a diverse and multi-ethnic food scene, and has perhaps the city's highest rate of abandoned and vacant buildings. “Albany has a serious shortage of affordable housing,” says Canyon Ryan, executive director of United Tenants of Albany, Inc., a community-based non-profit created to improve the housing conditions of low- to moderate-income Albany neighborhoods. “In West Hill, volunteers, local organizations and the city are trying to make a difference.” From the removal of a methadone clinic on Central Avenue to the creation of a new community center, West Hill is a neighborhood working toward change.
Grants for affordable housing
Most homes in West Hill are multi-family rowhouses built around 1900. Some offer beautiful brick facades, bay windows and second-story balconies. Most need repairs. “Rents are high, and incomes are not rising to meet costs,” says Realtor and property manager Jamie Brayton with Rooted Property Group. “The city has made grant money accessible for buyers who need help with down payments and closing costs. With the right resources, buying a first home is feasible for lower-income people in West Hill.” Multi-family fixer-uppers sell for as little as $30,000, and fully renovated buildings go for as high as $300,000. Single-family homes, from small cottages to tall Victorians, are priced similarly, from $30,000 to $225,000.
Early 1900s colonial-style homes are common in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood.
There are some lovely multifamily homes that can be found in the West Hill section of Albany.
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Accessible public transportation
CDTA bus stops are never more than a few blocks away from most homes in West Hill. Clinton Avenue has on-street bike lanes, and CDPHP Cycle, a bike-sharing program, provides stations throughout the neighborhood. Northern Boulevard, or State Route 9, takes drivers from West Hill to Interstates 787, 90 and 87, with easy access to Schenectady, Saratoga Springs and other neighboring cities. Albany International Airport is about a 10-mile drive. Train travelers can also pick up Amtrak trains at the Albany-Rensselaer Station, 5 miles away on the eastern side of the Hudson River.
CDTA buses on Central Avenue connect West Hill to downtown Albany and beyond.
With many CDPHP bike stations around it is easy to hop on and go.
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Schools that lift students
Neighborhood children can attend Roots Academy at West Hill, a PK-5 elementary that received a C-plus from Niche. Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle, another C-plus school, offers a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and Albany High, a B school, was ranked a top 10 best magnet high school in New York by Niche.
Roots Academy in West Hill serves PK-5 students with a focus on community learning.
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle offers a 10-to-1 ratio for Albany students.
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World tour for the palate
Along Central Avenue, the adventurous eater can sample dishes from the Caribbean, India, Vietnam and Afghanistan. The wide range of international cuisines reflects the diverse community in West Hill. Oaxaqueña Triqui, just off Central on North Lake Avenue, is a grocery store and Mexican restaurant with recipes passed down for generations. Shining Rainbow Restaurant is a popular spot for dim sum and other Cantonese-style food, and Jack’s Diner, which regulars call the “Cheers” of Albany, serves classic American food and is a community hub where neighbors can drop by and say hello.
El Patron on Central Avenue serves authentic Mexican dishes in Albany’s West Hill.
Albany Halal Grill in West Hill is a go-to spot for gyros and Middle Eastern dishes.
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From Tivoli to Bleecker
Tivoli Lake Preserve, one of the largest urban parks in New York State, offers trails and a lake for fishing. People volunteer at the preserve’s community farm, which maintains a flock of sheep used to manage vegetation. Friends of Tivoli Lake Preserve and Farm, Inc., a non-profit community organization, stewards these efforts. Nearby, Swinburne Park features playgrounds, a splash pad, half-basketball courts and a covered roller-skating rink that doubles as an ice-skating rink in winter. Bleecker Stadium next door offers a multi-purpose sports complex used by area high schools for baseball and football home games.
Volunteers harvest fresh produce at Tivoli Lake Preserve’s community farm.
Tivoli Lake Preserve offers fishing and scenic trails in Albany’s West Hill.
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Farmers market and victory gardens
From July through October, the West Hill Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. at 72 Quail Street. The market is a shared effort by local volunteers and neighborhood farmers and gardeners to bring fresh, healthy produce to the community. Most vegetables are grown in gardens like the Albany Victory Gardens in the alley of that same block.
Tivoli Lake Preserve hosts a community garden and seasonal farmers market.
Honest Weight Co-op offers fresh groceries near Albany’s West Hill neighborhood.
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Crime, methadone and a community center
West Hill’s overall crime score is a 6, higher than the national average of 4, according to CAP Index. Vacant storefronts on Central Avenue contribute to this statistic, yet new initiatives like the relocation of Camino Nuevo, a methadone clinic that brings hundreds of recovering addicts into the city, are chipping away at the problems. “Safety is a big concern of residents,” Ryan says. “The clinic’s move is important.” A new community center is also planned to create a safe place for residents, with programming for seniors, childcare, a gym, fitness classes and a community meeting space.
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Crime and Safety
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West Hill
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Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hill, Albany sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hill, Albany over the last 12 months is $95,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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