Downtown Albany BID
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Downtown Albany BID is a private, not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) that works to restore, promote, and maintain the character and viability of downtown Albany and to improve the quality of life and the overall image of the district for those who work in, live in, and visit the Capital City. It covers about 50 square blocks, extending from Eagle Street on the west to Broadway on the east, and Clinton Avenue on the north to Madison Avenue on the south, and is based in Albany, New York. The organization employs a small staff to carry out its activities. The district is accessible via four exits off I-787 and offers substantial public parking, including more than 16,000 spaces, with metered parking free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends. The BID targets downtown workers, residents, and visitors by seeking to enhance the district's character, viability, and image.