523 South Avenue, Syracuse

$ 1,600,000

Overview

  • Updated On:
  • July 16, 2026
  • 30,659.00 ft2 Interior
  • 0.18 ac Acres

Description

Historic Redevelopment Opportunity
515–523 W. Onondaga Street | Syracuse, NY
A rare opportunity to Lease or acquire one of Syracuse’s most architecturally significant redevelopment properties.
Located in the historic West Onondaga neighborhood, this unique offering consists of two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, presenting an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or adaptive reuse projects. The Trinity Episcopal Church complex was listed on the National Register in 2013 and includes both the Gothic Revival church and the historic Parish House.
The Leyfield Parish House showcases timeless architectural character with its distinctive tiled mansard roof, hipped dormers, decorative masonry, and detailed arched openings. Inside, the flexible floor plan includes:
Multiple private offices
Large assembly hall
Classrooms and meeting spaces
Ample storage areas
Commercial kitchen
Support and administrative space
The adjacent former Trinity Episcopal Church is an architectural landmark featuring:
Dramatic Gothic Revival architecture
Towering stone buttresses
Soaring Gothic windows
Original custom stained-glass windows
Expansive sanctuary with impressive ceiling heights
Historic craftsmanship throughout
With vision and thoughtful redevelopment, this property offers endless possibilities, including:
Residential apartments or lofts
Mixed-use commercial development
Boutique event venue
Arts and cultural center
Educational campus
Office headquarters
Community or nonprofit facility
Hospitality destination
As a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, eligible rehabilitation work may qualify for valuable Federal and New York State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, subject to program requirements and approvals. Buyers should consult with preservation and tax professionals to determine eligibility.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore an iconic Syracuse landmark while taking advantage of historic preservation incentives and contributing to the continued revitalization of the West Onondaga
Taxes are 523 W Onon St ONLY

Property Location

Street: 523 South Avenue
Tax Area: Syracuse City
County:
Postal City: Syracuse
State: NY
Zip: 13204
School District: Syracuse
Waterfront Y/N: No
HOA Y/N: No
Directions: West Onondaga St and South Ave

Property Details

Property Id: 1151947
Price: $ 1,600,000
Property Size: 30,659.00 ft2
Property Lot Size: 0.18 ac
Waterfront Y/N: No
Basement: Full
Building Sq Ft Total: 30659
Building Features: Office
Directions: West Onondaga St and South Ave
Elementary School District: Syracuse
Heating: Gas, ForcedAir
High School District: Syracuse
Inclusions: Land and Building
Latitude: 43.03397
Levels: Two
List Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate
List Office Phone: 315-487-0040
List Price: 1600000
Listing Id: S1699088
Living Sq Ft: 30659
Longitude: -76.158672
Lot Features: IrregularLot
Acres: 0.1776
Lot Acres: 0.1776
Lot Dimensions: 91X85
Middle School District: Syracuse
Status: Active
Operating Expense Includes: Electric, Fuel, Insurance, WaterSewer
Parking Total: 20
Photos: 48
Possession: CloseOfEscrow
Possible Use: Office, PlaceOfWorship, Residential
Postal City: Syracuse
Zip Code: 13204
Description: Historic Redevelopment Opportunity 515–523 W. Onondaga Street | Syracuse, NY A rare opportunity to Lease or acquire one of Syracuse's most architecturally significant redevelopment properties. Located in the historic West Onondaga neighborhood, this unique offering consists of two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, presenting an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or adaptive reuse projects. The Trinity Episcopal Church complex was listed on the National Register in 2013 and includes both the Gothic Revival church and the historic Parish House. The Leyfield Parish House showcases timeless architectural character with its distinctive tiled mansard roof, hipped dormers, decorative masonry, and detailed arched openings. Inside, the flexible floor plan includes: Multiple private offices Large assembly hall Classrooms and meeting spaces Ample storage areas Commercial kitchen Support and administrative space The adjacent former Trinity Episcopal Church is an architectural landmark featuring: Dramatic Gothic Revival architecture Towering stone buttresses Soaring Gothic windows Original custom stained-glass windows Expansive sanctuary with impressive ceiling heights Historic craftsmanship throughout With vision and thoughtful redevelopment, this property offers endless possibilities, including: Residential apartments or lofts Mixed-use commercial development Boutique event venue Arts and cultural center Educational campus Office headquarters Community or nonprofit facility Hospitality destination As a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, eligible rehabilitation work may qualify for valuable Federal and New York State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, subject to program requirements and approvals. Buyers should consult with preservation and tax professionals to determine eligibility. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore an iconic Syracuse landmark while taking advantage of historic preservation incentives and contributing to the continued revitalization of the West Onondaga Taxes are 523 W Onon St ONLY
Roof: Slate, Tile
StateOrProvince: NY
Stories: 2
Street Name: South
Street Number: 523
Street Number Numeric: 523
Street Suffix: Avenue
Total Taxes: 3969
Assessed Value: 105000
Other Annual Tax Assessment: 13
Town: Not Applicable
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Water Source: Public
Year Built: 1871
YearBuiltDetails: Existing
Zoning: 006
Zoning Description: Commercial

Amenities and Features

Other Features
Basement Y/N 1
Has Heating System

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315-487-0040

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