Mayor Owens Announces Annual Tour for Safe and Healthy Housing

Mayor Owens Announces Annual Tour for Safe and Healthy Housing

Published on June 02, 2026

Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens announced the Division of Code Enforcement will host Healthy Housing 101, an annual tour to learn more about maintaining safe and healthy housing conditions in the city of Syracuse. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 16 at 324 Academy Place. Tours will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a break in the event between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

"Each year, Code Enforcement hosts Healthy Housing 101 to share information and resources that help residents maintain safe and healthy homes," said Mayor Owens. "We want the community to know that our Code Enforcement professionals are here to support them. During the event, you can speak directly with City staff, tour a vacant home with an inspector to learn about common code violations, and access information about available programs and resources."

City Code Inspectors will lead tours throughout the vacant home, which is owned by the Greater Syracuse Land Bank, to discuss common health and safety issues and how to address them. Topics will include lead, exterior violations such as peeling and chipping paint, overgrowth, trash and debris, and interior violations related to heat, water, smoke detectors and more.

Community agencies providing information and resources include the Greater Syracuse Land Bank, Onondaga County, Home HeadQuarters, CNY Lead Testing, Salvation Army, Lead Safe CNY and PEACE Inc. There will be City of Syracuse representatives and information from Code Enforcement, the Central Permit Office, Zoning Administration, SYRCityline, Fire Prevention, Police, Neighborhood and Business Development, Water and Municipal Violations Bureau. A rain date is scheduled for Thursday, June 18. To register, visit goto.syr.gov/healthy-housing.

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