Creekside Landing, a $31 million affordable housing development in Syracuse, has been completed, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul. The project features 52 affordable units located in the Southside and Westside neighborhoods of the city. The development involved both new construction and the renovation of a vacant office building, which now includes apartments and a workforce training center.
Governor Hochul stated, “Syracuse’s focus on building new affordable housing as a way to stimulate the local economy is in keeping with my administration’s efforts to invest in cities while providing safe, stable housing for families across New York. Creekside Landing shows what we can accomplish when parties work together on transformative projects that revitalize neighborhoods while changing residents’ lives for the better.”
The project consists of 32 three- and four-bedroom townhomes built on formerly vacant parcels acquired by the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. In addition, a previously unused office building was converted into 20 one-bedroom apartments and a workforce training center operated by Jubilee Homes of Syracuse. This center offers employment support and career training services to area residents.
Creekside Landing’s apartments are designated for households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Sixteen units are set aside as supportive housing for young adults aged 18-25 who have experienced homelessness. The development also provides accessible units equipped for individuals with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments.
The all-electric complex uses heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water systems. Additional features include high-efficiency insulation, electric appliances, and upgraded exteriors.
Funding sources included nearly $9 million from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) through its Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; $5 million from its State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; $5 million via the Federal Housing Trust Fund; $4.5 million through HCR’s Low-Income Housing Trust Fund; $500,000 from HCR’s Community Investment Fund; and another $500,000 from Round Five of the Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The Clean Energy Initiative contributed $426,000 through a partnership between HCR and NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). Thirteen units benefit from project-based vouchers administered by the Syracuse Housing Authority.
Additional financial support came from several sources: The City of Syracuse provided over $5 million using American Rescue Plan Act funds ($2 million), HOME ARP funds ($2.2 million), and HOME funds ($800,000). Onondaga County contributed $410,000 toward the project. Operating funding for supportive units comes from the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative managed by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes And Community Renewal said: “Creekside Landing is an integral part of a holistic plan to bring hope and opportunity to families and renewed life to sections of Syracuse’s Southside and Westside neighborhoods. Thank you to our municipal and non-profit partners, as well as Housing Visions, for creating 52 new homes for families and young people struggling with homelessness and turning blight into beauty by transforming a vacant office building into a community asset.”
Walter T. Mosley, New York Secretary of State commented: “I had the privilege of seeing firsthand how the Creekside Landing development project is breathing new life into Syracuse’s neighborhoods. This project is a perfect example of how the DRI is more than just an investment — it’s a catalyst for change. By transforming this formerly blighted property into affordable housing and creating a workforce training center that opens doors to good-paying jobs, Creekside Landing is strengthening families, empowering residents and revitalizing the community from the ground up.”
Barbara C. Guinn at NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance noted: “The causes of homelessness are often complex and addressing them requires a comprehensive approach. The permanent supportive housing units that are part of Creekside Landing will provide young adults with a safe, affordable place to live and the supportive services they need to remain stably housed. We congratulate Housing Visions and all our partners on completion of this much needed development.”
NYSERDA President Doreen M. Harris added: “The completion of this development project will provide safe, healthy, and affordable housing for underserved residents in Syracuse. Investing in new inclusive intergenerational housing like we see at Creekside Landing demonstrates how we can create accessible modern living environments that prioritize needs…”
U.S Senator Charles Schumer remarked: “Every family in Syracuse deserves a safe & affordable place to call home… I’m proud that federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit… delivered millions [of dollars]…” He emphasized efforts against rising costs through increasing available housing stock.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said: “A safe place to live should be a right not privilege… I am fierce advocate [for] state-of-the-art affordable homes…” She pledged continued advocacy for such projects statewide.
Representative John W Mannion said: “Creekside Landing is replacing blighted properties with affordable homes creating pathways… I’m grateful…for prioritizing attainable solutions…”
State Senator Rachel May stated: “Affordable housing is essential … Creekside Landing is an excellent step toward providing more residents with quality…”
Assemblymember William Magnarelli congratulated those involved stating his intent “to make sure this trend continues.”
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon highlighted historic investments made locally towards growing available inventory adding “…today’s announcement marks important step forward…”
City Mayor Ben Walsh described Creekside Landing as exemplifying coordinated efforts “to increase opportunity revitalize business corridors strengthen neighborhoods…” He thanked state county & nonprofit partners.
Benjamin Lockwood (Housing Visions) said: “…we successfully built 16 duplexes… rehabilitated long neglected vacant building… creating total 52 units… would not have been successful without coordination cooperation…”
Katelyn E Wright (Greater Syracuse Land Bank) cited critical importance “to revitalizing neighborhoods” particularly highlighting transformation at key intersections previously occupied by unsafe structures.
Walter Dixie (Jubilee Homes) described their Workforce & Economic Development Training Center at Creekside as transformative saying it breaks down barriers creates prosperity pathways empowers strengthens builds workforce…
Kristian Allen (Housing Visions CONNECT) explained impact on young adults stating “it’s foundation stability support where they can pursue job training regain confidence begin shaping future…”
Governor Hochul has advanced multiple initiatives targeting increased affordability statewide including recent budgets securing over $1 billion annually towards these goals along with tax incentives renter protections expanded access programs—measures aimed at addressing persistent shortages statewide.
