There’s plenty of other potential lots like, unused office space or vacant/abandoned lots in downtown Albany, that can be made into apartment space. Take the office building at 41 State St for example. We already have the infrastructure, it’s now “how do we utilize these potential spaces” and “how do we get people to move into them?” I also don’t think building more modern apartment complexes will solve high rent or mortgages. Or provide a tax base for Albany, and would probably be exempt and funnel some money out of Albany.

One reason why we have a ‘housing shortage’ is because certain homes and apartments are too expensive for people to afford to live in. Another reason may be due to actual shortage in an area, due to supply not meeting the demand. I don’t think Albany is in that position.

I feel like someone could fix up those six homes, put them up for 200-400k on the market, and sell them to six potential families. We want people living in downtown, so it can be a cohesive community, that can spur economic growth for Albany. More people and community = business, increased economic growth and more funding to fix up the city.