News & Updates From The Albany Lofts at One Broadway

Albany Lofts Apartment Amenities Your Kids Will Love

The apartment search tends to take on a new perspective as a parent. Safety is obviously important, but so are kid-friendly amenities. If you are currently on the hunt for a family-friendly apartment in Albany, check out the Albany Lofts at One Broadway. We know you’ll love the hardwood floors, 16 foot vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, but here’s why your kids will love our Albany apartments, too. Pet Friendly Your entire…

5 Best Dog Breeds for Albany Apartment Living

Posted in Pet Friendly

There’s no denying that a dog is man’s best friend. And if you’ve just moved to into a new apartment complex, you may be considering adding a friendly pooch to complete your home. Unfortunately, not all dog breeds are made for apartment-style living. When considering the perfect pooch for your Albany apartment, you should consider four main factors: size, noisiness, energy level, and friendliness. Larger breeds with long legs need ample room to play around…

7 Top Things to Do on a Staycation in Albany, NY

Posted in Albany, New York, Events, News & Updates

You don’t need to travel far from your Menands Apartment to have a great time on your days off. Try embracing the modern trend of the “staycation,” or spending your vacation time participating in leisure activities within driving distance of your home, so you can save on expensive airline tickets and hotel stays. Staycations allow you the great opportunity to explore your local area through the eyes of a tourist and go to new locations…

When is the Best Time to Move

Posted in News & Updates

Many homeowners and renters in the Albany area assume that summer is the best time to move – mostly because lugging boxes through a snowstorm seems rather unappealing – but choosing the ideal move-in date is about more than just the weather. In fact, the best time of year to move really depends on what’s important to you. Is saving money at the top of your list, or are lots of options and convenience the…

5 Best Burger Places in Albany

Posted in Albany, New York

Whether you like yours with a slice of cheddar and a side of fries or piled high with all the fixings, there’s nothing like a juicy burger to satisfy your hunger. If you love burgers as much as we do, you’re in luck, because five of the best burger places in the Capital Region are located just a few minutes from your Albany apartment at One Broadway. Druthers Brewing Company The only thing better than…

How Not to Lose Your Security Deposit

Posted in Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

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

Posted in Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

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…

Apartment “Petiquette” 101

Posted in News & Updates

Adhering to apartment pet etiquette, or “petiquette,” is the key to a happy and harmonious apartment-dwelling experience, for both you and your pet. If you adhere to some basic guidelines, you’ll stay in the good graces of both your neighbors and property manager, rather than becoming an animal-owning outcast. Here are some essential elements of apartment petiquette, especially for dog owners: Location, Location, Location When walking your dog, make sure you take your pet to…

Moving Into Your Menands NY Apartment With Pets

Posted in Pet Friendly

As if packing up your whole life and moving to a new home isn’t challenging enough, you’ve decided to do it with a pet. If you’ve never moved with pets, you’re probably feeling pretty anxious, but the good news is, we’ve had many tenants with dogs and cats move into our pet-friendly Menands apartments over the years, and everyone survives! Here are a few tips to help keep you and your pets both sane and…