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About Pine Hills

A Neighborhood to Discover, A Place to Call Home

Located in the heart of Albany, Pine Hills is a both a vibrant and historic neighborhood with a substantial footprint in the very center of the city.  The neighborhood supports a diverse population of over 10,000 with a mix of residential homes, business enclaves and educational facilities.  As home to an eclectic mix of people, the community is involved in every facet of neighborhood life.  From the planting of trees to partnering with business and local historic dwelling preservation, the neighborhood is sustained by the active engagement of its residents. Bordered by Washington Ave to the North; Lake Ave to the East; Woodlawn & Cortland to the South; and Manning Boulevard to the West, Pine Hills is a distinct and valued community within the city of Albany.  

Along with multiple commercial areas, Pine Hills has many small businesses, a library branch, a major grocery store, a children’s theater, many parks, churches, Pine Hills Elementary and Albany High Schools, and an array of restaurants.  Food can be sampled  from India to Colombia to South Asia to Italy to Mexico to the Mediterranean and back in just a few blocks. Our parks feature a wide array of recreation opportunities including basketball, tennis, cricket, baseball, soccer, spray pad, and many playgrounds.

Pine Hills is unique in  welcoming neighbors from all over the world and from all walks of life with a large range of life experiences.  The mix of newer and long term neighbors includes families, senior citizens, young adults, immigrants, people with special needs, and  college students.  Homeowners, renters, professionals, landlords, and small business owners create a strong social fabric.  

The architecture reflects the characteristics of the residents, with a mix of old and new buildings, green spaces, and parks. With walkable access to stores, restaurants, and services, Pine Hills also features bike lanes and multimodal transit options like bike share and bus rapid transit. Pine Hills residents enjoy easy access to several parks and playgrounds within the neighborhood and easy access to nearby Washington Park and commercial areas on Central Avenue, New Scotland Ave, and Lark Street.

Neighbors in Pine Hills have a long history of engagement and activism, working with many partners including multiple property owners, developers, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to help shape and support Pine Hills. The neighborhood and its leaders have worked to support projects which would improve Pine Hills, and to deter those which might undermine the fabric of the community. The residents of this community continue this vital role and lend our efforts to the maintenance of the healthy, stable and vibrant Pine Hills neighborhood.

Much of the continuing effort comes through the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association (PHNA), among the largest and oldest neighborhood associations in Albany. PHNA’s mission is to preserve and improve the foundation that makes the Pine Hills Neighborhood a viable and pleasant place to reside, work and enjoy life.

To learn more about Pine Hills, check out the Pine Hills Neighborhood Tour and The History of Here: A House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany by Akum Norder.

About Pine Hills Neighborhood Association