Albany commission backs housing authority’s Section 18 application amid tenant safety concerns

Feb 3, 2026

The Albany City Commission voted to support the Housing Authority’s Section 18 demolition/disposition application for Hudson Malone Towers, prompting debate over timelines for relocating 34 remaining tenants and staff explanations of HUD’s emergency-voucher process.

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The Albany City Commission on Feb. 3 voted to support a Section 18 demolition and disposition application from the Albany Housing Authority for Hudson Malone Towers at 401 Flint Avenue, after staff said the step is necessary to trigger HUD emergency relocation vouchers for the building’s remaining tenants.

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