Arbor Hill Historic District-Ten Broeck Triangle (Boundary Increase)
Also known as: See Also:Arbor Hill Historic District--Ten Broeck Triangle
Why it's listed
Arbor Hill in Albany is a residential neighborhood north of downtown and west of North Pearl Street. It was surveyed and subdivided as early as 1764 and became a distinct neighborhood in the 1830s, with modest detached houses. After mid-century the eastern part was reshaped by two parks, a Gothic church and fashionable townhouses, forming the Ten Broeck Triangle, listed in 1978. This boundary increase adds about 120 structures on First, Second and North Swan Streets, Ten Broeck Place and part of North Hawk Street, bringing the total to roughly 220 contributing elements. The added buildings are mostly attached and semi-detached houses, with some mixed commercial buildings and a former school. Simple Greek Revival and Italianate designs predominate, dating from about 1840 to 1910. Land west of North Swan Street was left out because of heavy demolition and alteration. The expanded district was renamed Arbor Hill, a name used for the area throughout the nineteenth century.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that the Ten Broeck Triangle's history is closely tied to the neighboring streets and is best understood within the overall development of Arbor Hill. The district keeps the intact remnant of a neighborhood that developed between 1830 and 1910. It holds a range of nineteenth-century styles, mainly Greek Revival, Italianate and Romanesque.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84003865, listed September 29, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Roughly Ten Broeck Pl., 1st, 2nd, and Swan Sts., Albany |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | September 29, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003865 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1830-1910 |
| Architect / builder | Various |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Romanesque and Gothic rowhouses and detached houses, 1840-1910 |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Mixed condition from excellent to deteriorated. Many buildings are altered, and extensive demolition has occurred west of North Swan Street, which is excluded. Uses include private residence, commercial, religious, educational and museum. |
| Acreage | 21 |
| Within district | Clinton Avenue Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.65632, -73.75180 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84003865.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4784761
- This listing as JSON
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