About Center Square
Center Square is a walkable, historic neighborhood in the heart of downtown Albany, New York. Bounded by Lark Street to the west, Spring Street to the north, South Swan Street to the east, and Jay Street to the south, it contains some of the finest intact collections of 19th-century urban residential architecture in New York State. Most homes were built between 1850 and 1900, ranging from wood-frame cottages to grand brownstone rowhouses. Today Center Square is a diverse and active community where longtime residents, new arrivals, and local businesses share the same tree-lined blocks.
Center Square Association (CSA), founded in 1958, is the oldest continuously operating neighborhood association in Albany. Membership is open to all residents — homeowners and tenants alike. CSA is a 501(c)(3), and dues and donations can be tax-deductible.
WHO ARE YOU?
I own a home here
Historic preservation permits, contractor guidance, parking, trash schedules, and how to protect your investment in a designated historic district.
I rent here
Know your rights under Albany’s Renter’s Bill of Rights, get your parking permit, find out how to report housing issues, and get involved in the neighborhood.
I love this neighborhood
Explore the architecture, find events and walking tours, visit hidden gardens, and support the preservation of one of Albany’s most distinctive historic districts.
Upcoming Events
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- October 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Annual Meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210, USA
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- November 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: [Tentative] Social at To Be Determined
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- December 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Holiday Party at The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge, 8 Thurlow Terrace, Albany, NY 12203, USA
