588 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
What This House Offers
You'll never tire of the beautiful view from the living room of this updated second-floor apartment, featuring one bedroom plus a separate office. Ideally located in a well-maintained historic building directly across from the Washington Park Playhouse, you'll enjoy convenient access to everything the park has to offer, including the Tulip Festival, concerts, theater performances, and year-round recreation. Tennis courts, hospitals, shops, and restaurants are all within walking distance. Coin-operated laundry is available in the basement. Interested applicants must complete the online application at and provide a credit report. Showings will be scheduled after completed applications have been reviewed. No smoking.
Unit
Home Features
- Den
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
588 Madison Ave is a single-family home for rent in Albany, NY
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1930
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- Den
- 700 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Oven
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
Basement
- Basement
Lot Details
- 2614 Sq Ft Lot
Additional Homes
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
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Albany, NY 12208
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Grades PK-5
Private
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Albany High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi) |
| SUNY Albany, Downtown Campus | Walk: 10 min (0.5 mi) |
| Albany Law School | Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi) |
| The Sage Colleges, Albany | Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi) |
Discover Park South, Albany, NY
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 588 Madison Ave proximity to Delaware Plaza and City Square Plaza. Delaware Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and City Square Plaza is within a 33 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 588 Madison Ave has strong public transit, including 5 transit stops within 40 miles. Transit options include Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Schenectady.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 588 Madison Ave are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.8 miles, including New York State Museum, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, and Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park.
Airports
Living in Park South provides easy access to Albany International, located just 20 minutes from 588 Madison Ave.
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