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Alexa Matthews
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

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Arbor Hill Neighborhood Overview

Ten Broeck, Clinton Murals, 2AM Stoops

6of 20 Albany Neighborhoods

🧭Geographically defined by: Clinton Avenue and Sheridan Hollow south, Broadway and I-787 along the river east, Henry Johnson Boulevard and Northern Boulevard west, Livingston Avenue and Tivoli Lake Preserve north

📌Well known for: Ten Broeck Mansion and stoop season storytelling

👕You'll fit in if: you nod to grandmas on stoops, you aced American History class

👍Locals live here because: rent forgives, neighbors never forget

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: sirens, potholes, tough headlines

✨TLDR;: scrappy historic porch centered pride

Arbor Hill was not originally part of Albany, but tagged along after about 200 years after becoming a village

mural hunters, history nerds, strong calf muscles

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Moving to Arbor Hill - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Albany or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Albany guide for the big-picture view — or compare Arbor Hill against other parts of the city in our Albany neighborhood guide.