About this Location

Facility Overview

The 60 NS Parking Garage, located at 60 New Scotland Avenue in Albany, New York, is a vital, multi-level structured parking facility serving the bustling University Heights medical and academic district. Situated within the footprint of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, and neighboring higher-education institutions, this covered garage provides sheltered, dependable parking for hospital visitors, outpatient appointments, healthcare personnel, faculty, and students. The facility features wide driving lanes, clearly designated circulation arrows, and multi-deck capacity designed to accommodate heavy daily vehicle flow. It comfortably accommodates standard sedans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs; however, drivers operating high-profile commercial vans, lifted trucks, or vehicles with roof-mounted equipment should verify the posted overhead clearance (standard garage clearance is typically 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet) before entering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right along the New Scotland Avenue healthcare corridor, the garage offers direct pedestrian access to several of Albany’s premier medical and educational hubs:

Albany Medical Center Hospital: Directly adjacent, providing ultra-convenient access to clinical departments, inpatient pavilions, and the emergency and specialized care centers within a 2- to 5-minute walk.
Albany Medical College: Located on the immediate campus, making this parking facility ideal for researchers, educators, and medical students.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS): Less than a 5-minute walk across New Scotland Avenue.
Albany Law School: Situated approximately 0.3 miles away, reachable within a 6- to 8-minute walk.
Stratton VA Medical Center: Located just down Holland Avenue and New Scotland Avenue, under a 10-minute walk away.
Washington Park: Albany’s iconic 89-acre historic park and home to the annual Tulip Festival, located roughly 0.6 miles northeast (10 to 12 minutes on foot).
New Scotland Ave Dining District: A lively strip of neighborhood bistros, coffee shops, delis, and casual eateries just steps away along the avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access to the 60 NS Parking Garage is primarily via New Scotland Avenue, with secondary connections to Holland Avenue and Robin Street. The facility features automated gate control equipment at both entry and exit lanes to keep traffic flowing smoothly during morning rush hour and afternoon shift changes. Regional motorists can easily reach the garage from Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway), Interstate 90, and Interstate 787 via US Route 9W (Southern Boulevard) and Delaware Avenue. For public transportation connections, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) operates multiple key bus lines (including Routes 13, 18, and the BusPlus rapid transit network) with stops directly outside the garage along New Scotland Avenue, connecting commuters effortlessly to Downtown Albany and neighboring communities.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, Multi-Level Parking: Complete protection from upstate New York’s severe winter snowfall, freezing rain, and summer heat.
24/7 Accessibility: Continuous round-the-clock operation to support hospital staff shifts, emergency care visits, and academic schedules.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking bays conveniently located near elevators and pedestrian entrance ramps.
Safety & Illumination: High-output overhead LED lighting, multi-floor surveillance cameras, emergency call boxes, and routine campus security patrols.
Automated Payment Terminals: Convenient pay-on-foot kiosks and exit lane ticket readers accepting major credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile options.
Direct Pedestrian Connections: Covered crosswalks and elevator vestibules providing seamless transition to surrounding medical pavilions.

Ideal For

Hospital Patients & Caregivers: Providing quick, sheltered access to outpatient appointments, surgeries, and family patient visits at Albany Medical Center.
Academic Faculty & Students: Serving the immediate daily parking requirements of Albany Medical College, ACPHS, and Albany Law School.
Medical Professionals: Reliable, secure parking for physicians, nursing staff, clinical specialists, and hospital contractors working rotating shifts.
Local Business Visitors & Diners: Convenient parking when visiting offices, banking branches, and dining spots in the University Heights corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Keep Your Ticket Safe: Take your entry ticket with you when exiting your vehicle so you can pay at the walk-up lobby pay stations prior to returning to your car for a faster exit.
Observe Clearance Limits: Drivers of taller cargo vans or vehicles with ski boxes and roof racks should double-check ceiling clearances at the entry portal.
Account for Shift Changes: The surrounding roadway and garage access lanes experience high volume during hospital shift rotations (typically around 6:30 AM–7:30 AM and 3:00 PM–4:00 PM); plan an extra 10 minutes if arriving during these windows.
Take Note of Level & Zone: Use your smartphone to snap a photo of the garage level pillar code or elevator landing sign to easily locate your car upon return.