We Want to Help - Borrow a Window, Find a Contractor, Assistance with Applications

We are deeply saddened by the damage done to our neighborhoods and downtown since the weekend. We at Historic Albany are in this with you.  We want to help you in any way we can.

We have a list of contractors who can help make repairs, especially to historic wood windows (please contact us to get access to the list). Wood sash windows are available to borrow free of charge at the Architectural Parts Warehouse to fill the window openings while your original windows are being repaired if they need to be removed. We can help draft Certificate of Appropriateness applications for those with buildings with in the local historic districts. Though some of our staff are still working remotely, we are a phone call or email away. Cara can be reached at cmacri@historic-albany.org or 518-465-0876 x12.

We are keeping an eye out for any grants that can help pay for repairs and will promote any we find. Please do not hesitate to contact us to find out what programs you may be eligible for.  Capitalize Albany has released information about a $10,000 facade repair grant for businesses. More information on that grant can be found here. Those interested can also call Virginia Rawlins at 518-434-2532 ext. 25 or email development@CapitalizeAlbany.com

The application for Certificates of Appropriateness, one is needed for exterior repairs in local historic districts, can be found here.

Planning staff are available via email at hrc@albanyny.gov to discuss individual projects. 

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