News & Updates From The Albany Lofts at One Broadway

7 Tips to Save Money While Moving

Posted in Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

“I love moving!” said no one. Ever. While moving into a new apartment in Albany may be right up there with getting a root canal and paying taxes, there are a few things you can do to eliminate the stress, and more importantly, the cost of packing up and relocating your life. If you’re planning a move to our Albany apartments, here are 7 money-saving moving tips we’ve picked up from savvy movers over the…

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

Posted in Pet Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be a dangerous time for our pets. Poisonous plants, rich foods and seemingly harmless decorations can pose a threat to both cats and dogs, and there’s nothing like an emergency trip to the vet to spoil the holiday cheer. While protecting the furry tenants at the Albany Lofts is a year-round commitment, we like to remind those living in our…

Tips for Moving to an Albany Apartment During the Winter Months

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Moving to Albany this winter? The Capital region’s cold winter temperatures and inclement snow can add minor complications to the moving process. Luckily, the Albany area is a beautiful time to move regardless the season, and with a few minor adjustments, you can master the winter move. Here are our top five tips to making sure your winter move is a breeze! Protect Your New Floors Before you or your movers start transporting your belongings…

How to Stay Warm in Your Albany Apartment this Winter

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As temperatures start dropping in the Capital region, it’s time to start thinking about those chilly winters ahead! If you’re new to the Albany area, the frigid temperatures of our Upstate New York winters may come as quite a shock to you. If you’re looking for an alternative to cranking up the heat in your apartment to save on your utility bill, here are seven ways us locals have learned to beat the cold and…

Trick or Treating From Your Albany Apartment

Posted in Events, Family Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

If you’re a kid, one of the best things about fall is Halloween. After all, what’s not to love about a holiday that encourages dressing up in costume and asking for candy? For families living in the Albany Lofts at One Broadway, there’s another bonus – you don’t have to brave the cold or rain to enjoy this Halloween tradition. In fact, we think you’ll find apartment trick or treating at the Albany Lofts is…

How Not to Lose Your Security Deposit

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Considering a security deposit on an Albany apartment is usually equivalent to one or two months of rent, getting it back when you move out is pretty important. Here are a few things that you can do as a tenant to help ensure you do not lose your security deposit when you move out. Read Your Lease It may sound obvious, but you should never sign a lease without reading it first. And, if there…

5 Tips for Moving with Kids

Posted in Family Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

Packing and moving into a new home is challenging enough, but try doing it with a family and it can seem downright impossible. If you’ve never moved with kids, you’re probably feeling pretty anxious, but the good news is, we’ve had many parents with children of all ages move into our family-friendly Albany apartments over the years, and everyone survives! Here are a few tips to help keep you and kids both sane and safe…

Fresh New Ways to Use an Extra Bedroom in Your Albany Apartment

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Whether you moved into a new place with more bedrooms than you need, or you’ve found yourself with a vacancy because your kids have grown and gone, or your roommate got married and moved out – this is a good problem to have! While the obvious solution is to turn it into a guest bedroom, what about when no one is visiting? Seems like a waste of a perfectly good space, right? Check out these…

Hosting Out-of-Town Guests in Your Albany Apartment

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Whether you’ve got family flying in for the holidays or an old college roommate visiting for a weekend, at some point, overnight guests are bound to show up at your Albany apartment looking for a place to stay. If you’ve got a spare bedroom, you’re in luck, but for most apartment dwellers, hosting out-of-town guests means doing so without a guestroom. Don’t panic. With a little planning, hosting family and friends in a one-bedroom apartment…

Spending Time in Your Albany, NY Apartment During Winter? Here’s How to Beat the Blahs

Posted in News & Updates, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

Winter in the Albany, NY, area can be a long, cold season, prompting many residents to spend a good deal of time indoors. As the season wears on, filling all those indoor hours with activity can become quite a challenge. So, if you’re not out skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing, and are spending those winter hours indoors, despair not; there are plenty of ways to make good use of that time, and keep your sanity,…