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DEC Central Office building

Central Office Location and Directions

The Department of Environmental Conservation Headquarters is located in downtown Albany at 625 Broadway, between Orange and Columbia Streets, with easy access from Interstate highways I-787 and I-90. Inside access to the building is restricted to employees, their invited guests, and attendees at public meetings. Visitors will need to register at one of the two security desks (located at the front and rear entrances to the building) upon arrival. The fishing license window on the first floor is accessible to the public during normal business hours.

Driving Directions

From southbound I-787, take the Colonie Street exit, go straight through the first traffic light and continue on the Water Street overpass, then turn right onto Orange Street. The DEC building will be on your left. There is a public parking garage on your right, and metered parking and a pay lot located on Broadway.

From northbound I-787, take exit 4 (Downtown Albany, Route 9 North), proceed north on Quay Street (Corning Preserve access road), stay in the right lane and follow signs for Colonie Street. Turn left at the traffic light at Water Street, continue on the Water Street overpass, then turn right onto Orange Street. The DEC building will be on your left. There is a public parking garage on your right, and metered parking and a pay lot located on Broadway.

From I-90, take the exit for I-787 south, and follow the directions above.

From the New York State Thruway, take exit 23 to I-787 north, and follow the directions above.

Area Parking

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of local roads and parking areas
Image courtesy of Albany Parking Authority

The DEC parking garage behind 625 Broadway does not have any public parking spaces. Public parking is available for a fee at a number of nearby lots, including the Quackenbush Square Garage on Orange Street, right across from 625 Broadway. Metered parking is also available on most nearby streets. Maps, rates, and garage contact information is available on the Albany Parking Authority web site. The blue arrows on the map show a bus line.

Public Transportation

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) provides bus service in the Albany, Schenectady, and Troy area, with stops just a short walk from the building. For further information on bus routes and schedules visit the CDTA web site.

The Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station is just across the Hudson River, about 10 minutes away by car.

Albany International Airport is about 20 minutes away by car.

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