Four new affordable homes in Syracuse’are now complete and ready for families to move in. The project, led by local nonprofit Home Headquarters, is part of the city’s larger push to turn vacant properties into opportunities for homeownership amid a continuing housing shortage.
Mayor Ben Walsh says the effort is part of his administration’s ongoing commitment to increasing the number of homeowners in Syracuse.
“We want to have more homeowners in the city, building equity and investing in neighborhoods,” Walsh said. “And this is just the latest example. We've built dozens of homes, and we're going to build a lot more in the coming years.”
Two of the homes were built on the corner of Bryant and Davis, the former site of Davis Florist, which sat vacant for over a decade before Home Headquarters purchased the parcel. Each house is priced between $225,000 and $250,000, depending on the final appraisal.
Construction was made possible through New York State’s Affordable Home Ownership Program, which provides $150,000 per home to help offset the high cost of construction and keep the properties affordable for families earning below $79,500 a year.
Mayor Walsh called Home Headquarters a “critical partner” in expanding affordable homeownership opportunities across the city..
“At a time where we need quality affordable housing more than ever, Home Headquarters has been a critical partner,” Walsh said. “We already knew how to do this — and we’re doing it at a pace that rivals any large city.”
The new Tipperary Hill homes are part of a broader initiative that includes 40 homes citywide funded through the state’s program. State officials say they expect to invest about $4.7 million in similar developments in Syracuse neighborhoods over the next year.
Earlier this week, the Syracuse Common Council approved plans for the former Syracuse Developmental Center property, another long-vacant site set for new housing construction.
In a statement released October 27, Mayor Walsh called the council’s vote “a positive and pivotal step forward” for the project.
The SDC project, along with the new Tipperary Hill homes, reflects the city’s broader strategy to redevelop vacant properties and increase access to affordable housing across Syracuse.
Prospective buyers can apply through Home Headquarters and are required to complete a first-time homebuyer course before purchase.
