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Empire Commons — University at Albany
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University at Albany

Empire Commons

📍 City of Albany, New York
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About Empire Commons

[Uptown Campus] Empire Commons is a large apartment-style community for upper-class students on the western edge of Uptown Campus (opened 2002). 4- and 6-person townhouse-style apartments with full kitchens, living rooms, and private bathrooms. Air-conditioned, with on-site laundry. Most-sought-after upper-class option.

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This building has a shared kitchen. Students here often pick up:

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, 6 to 12oz · $71.00 Keyton Personal Blender – Single-Serve with Travel Cup · $25–$40

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Getting to campus · Partner*
OurBus student-friendly bus tickets
Intercity buses with stops near campus — an easy ride home for breaks.
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🗺 Floor Plans

Empire Commons has 1 floor plan on DormScouter (4BR/2BA apartment).

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