According to a U.S. Census survey from 2021, around 17% of homes were older homes built before 1950. Some property owners in Central New York are now working together to support each other in their renovation efforts.
Once a grand home for a wealthy Syracuse family, the house at 366 West Onondaga Street is less than glamorous, but with some efforts to renovate, one man thinks it shows promise. Chris LaBerge, who grew up in the city, is hoping to turn it into a mixed building of apartments upstairs and office space downstairs to revitalize the area.
“I think what we need to do [is] not only bring the area back, but also create more housing opportunities and things that are really challenging to come by right now,” said LaBerge…