Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Is Park South / Albany College of Pharmacy a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe969
Medium847
Low1567
Other4440
244 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape120
Child involved80
Assault3
Other69
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm repeatedly sounding at an apartment on Bradford Street near Ontario and Partridge in Albany. Responders found a two-story wood-frame building with nothing showing from the outside and determined it was an apparent malfunctioning alarm. | Bradford St, Albany, NY 12206 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to an automatic fire alarm at a three-story building on Clinton Avenue in Albany. The alarm was determined to be a malfunction and units were returned. Separately, crews were dispatched to a Bradford Street apartment building for a smoke alarm repeatedly sounding with no smoke or flames reported. | Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop off New Scotland Avenue near a storage facility involving a black Cadillac Escalade with a corrected license plate number. | New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a medical call involving a 34-year-old woman reported sick in a downstairs apartment near Madison Avenue, Grand Street, and Phillips Street. | Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a possible overdose near Shaker Road apartments. Patient is an adult female who is conscious, alert, and breathing. | Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near North Lake Avenue and Second Street in Albany for a male bicyclist who reportedly rode into a parked car, causing a possible traumatic injury and suspected dislocated left hip in an approximately 20-year-old male. | N Lake Ave & 2nd St, Albany, NY 12206 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at a residence on Clinton Street near Delaware Avenue and Chandler Street. A caller on an upper floor reported hearing an unknown man in the basement and believed no one else should be inside the home. | Clinton St, Albany, NY 12202 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of heavy smoke near Mount Hope Drive and Little Lane in Albany. Units investigated an apparent smoke odor consistent with a campfire, with nothing visible on arrival. | Mt Hope Dr & Little Ln, Albany, NY 12202 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a male who fell near New Scotland Ave and Panera, cross streets Holland Ave and Veterans Way. Fire units responded but could not locate the patient and later advised it was a known emergency dispatch problem; no one was found at the scene. | New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 hang-up from northbound I-90 near mile marker 136.2 in Albany. Follow-up information from Albany County reported a possible road-rage incident involving an erratic tractor-trailer that was allegedly trying to run the caller’s vehicle off the road. | I-90, Albany, NY | Traffic |
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Median Home Price
$345,620
Average Rent
$2,388
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Park South / Albany College of Pharmacy is an urban neighborhood in Albany, NY, with many historic small apartment buildings mostly built before 1940.
The median home price is $345,620, and average rent is $2,388, both below most New York neighborhoods. The vacancy rate is 9.6%, above average nationally.
UrbanHistoric HomesHigh Renter Occupancy
Quick Facts
| Population Density | Urban |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Park South is dominated by small apartment buildings with a very high renter occupancy rate.
| Small 2-4 Unit Apartment Buildings | 36.5% of real estate |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupancy | 89.0% |
| Housing Age | Mostly built before 1940, some built 2000-present |
What buyers will notice right away
Nearly 9 in 10 residences are renter occupied, indicating a strong rental market.
Housing includes historic buildings and some newer construction since 2000.
Families & Lifestyle
Park South has a large college student population and very low child poverty.
Walkable Commute — Nearly 29% of residents walk to work, one of the highest rates nationally.
| College Enrollment | 21.2% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| College Enrollment | 21.2% |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Occupations | 32.6% |
| Income Level | Low income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 17.1% |
| Top Languages | ["English (79.8%)","Urdu (4.2%)","Tagalog","Polish","Spanish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian (12.5%)","Asian (12.3%)","German (7.0%)","Irish (6.9%)","Sub-Saharan African (4.9%)","Haitian (1.7%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have a moderate commute with a significant share walking to work.
Park South offers short commutes with a notable share walking to work and moderate car use.
Short Commute — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes.
Walkability — High walk-to-work rate at 28.9%.
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 41.7% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 28.9% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 9.6% |
Homes for sale near 12208
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$184,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,652 sqft
5775 S Camino Del Sol #12208
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical home price in Park South?
The median home price is $345,620, less expensive than most New York neighborhoods.
Is Park South a renter or owner neighborhood?
It is predominantly renter occupied, with 89.0% of residences rented.