Save This Old House A Colonial Revival In Syracuse Ny

Why Save it?

The 3,128-square-foot house retains many original elements, including parquet floors, ornamental plasterwork, paneled doors, and decorative casings inside, as well as fluted porch columns, clapboard siding, window trim, brackets, and dentil molding outside. It is the stateliest turn-of-the-century home among others on the block. Syracuse is experiencing a resurgence, with significant investment in its downtown and neighboring areas, including Southside, where the house is located.

What it Needs

While structurally sound, the house needs a top-to-bottom renovation and all new systems. Zoning regulations require it to be converted into a single-family or two-unit house. The city offers a 10-year tax exemption for the rehab of vacant residences, and the land bank operates an architectural salvage program from which elements can be purchased at a reasonable cost. Given the scope of work, the house lends itself to a resourceful buyer with DIY skills and the will to revive a grand old home whose best years may be yet to come.