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The map is produced yearly by Home Headquarters, Inc. Properties on the map are broken down into type of home and its ownership status; categories include:
Since the release of the January 2006 edition, the Office of Government and Community Relations received a great deal of feedback on the map, including questions about discrepancies. The information used to create this map is from official data belonging to the City of Syracuse. It takes some time for ownership transactions to appear in the system and therefore, recent purchases may not become visible until the next map.
If after reviewing your own property, you feel is it not accurately coded, you should visit the City's website. Under the "Programs and Services" drop-down menu on the main web page, there is a "GIS" option. This is the most real-time information the City has available. You may also view tax information for properties as well as assessment information. These options are accessed through the "Quick Find" options along the left side of the main web page. If you have other questions or comments, please call 443-3919 or e-mail gcr@syr.edu.
Code Enforcement
The Division of Code Enforcement is responsible for plan review and inspection of building construction within the City of Syracuse. It also maintains the Housing and Property codes and enforces compliance with the Syracuse Zoning Ordinance.
Students, if you have questions or concerns about the condition of a property in which you are a tenant, please contact the Division of Code Enforcement for the City of Syracuse. A member of their staff will be able to guide you through the process of reviewing a property's occupancy certificates and obtaining an inspection if needed.
Parking
Parking Regulations SECTION 15-316(A):
No person shall park a vehicle in any of the following places:
Subsections:
2. Blocking the entrance or exit of a driveway, public or private;
4. Within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant;
14. At any place that is posted by official signs prohibiting stopping, standing or parking;
15. On any ground, lawn or vegetated areas, public or privately owned
Parking restrictions vary from street to street. Read the signs carefully because cars are ticketed and towed! Odd-even parking starts at 6 p.m. on odd dates on the odd-numbered address side and 6 p.m. on even dates on the even-numbered address side of the street. (Example: On September 1, cars should be parked on the odd-numbered side of the street from 6:00 p.m. on the 1st to 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd. After 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd, cars should be moved to the even-numbered side of the street.) Some streets have no daytime parking. Under no circumstances is parking permitted on both sides of a street, or on lawns or sidewalks. Make sure ample legal parking exists at your apartment, or on the street, before you decide to rent.
VIOLATIONS AND TICKETS: Parking tickets may be paid in person at The Public Safety Building Parking Ticket Collections Bureau 511 South State Street Syracuse, NY 13202 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, or mailed to P.O. Box 3845 Syracuse, New York 13220. If you wish to contest your ticket, you may go to Traffic Court, Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. or Wednesday evenings at 4:30 p.m. Traffic Court is also located in the Public Safety Building, 511 South State Street, Syracuse, NY. Failure to respond to parking violations may result in collection agency involvement, or other punitive action against the registrant and/or the vehicle.
If you have any questions, call the Parking Ticket Collect Bureau at 479-5300.
Parking on campus
All members of the Syracuse University community must register and pay the applicable fee to Parking Services for each vehicle they operate on campus. It is encouraged that the SU faculty/staff and students not park in surrounding neighborhoods or parks, as they risk being ticketed or towed.
Some rules to remember:
No one shall play any radio, stereo, television, musical instrument or any other device that produces sound in such a manner as to create unnecessary noise that crosses property boundaries and annoys a person of reasonable sensibilities.
The Noise Ordinance is in effect 24 hours a day and complaints can be called into the Police non-emergency number at 315-442-5111.
Penalties:
Violation of the Noise Ordinance can result in fines and possible imprisonment for multiple violations.
Please Note: The Neighborhood Safety Patrol (NSP) patrols the university neighborhood and will respond to noise complaints. The mission of the NSP is to improve the quality of life in the University neighborhood, to promote compliance with city ordinances and other laws, and promote crime awareness and public safety. The NSP is a joint effort between Syracuse Police Department, SU Public Safety and the Community.
Trash
Landlord/tenant responsibility: In most cases, landlords must supply tenants with suitable and ample receptacles for proper disposal of trash.
Syracuse trash laws have recently been updated and are more stringent than ever. Put trash out in no more than three, covered 30-gallon containers or tied plastic bags. Recyclables such as certain glass, metal, plastic, and paper/corrugated cardboard go in your blue recycling bin. Newspapers and magazines also go in your blue bin, but should first be placed in brown paper bags. Trash and recyclables should not be set out prior to 8 p.m. the evening before the scheduled pick-up day and should be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day. If you have large items to be disposed of or yard waste, call 315-448-CITY for the special guidelines.
Sidewalks/Snow Removal
Landlord/tenant responsibility: In the City of Syracuse, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow that has fallen onto the sidewalk in front of their property within 24-hours of a storm. In some cases, a lease may include terms that require the tenant to remove snow as dictated by the landlord. Also, tenants may request for landlords to supply snow removal equipment as a condition of their lease, depending on the particular landlord.
In the Syracuse University area, walking is often times the only means of transportation and snow-covered sidewalks can be very dangerous. Please be conscious of this fact during the winter months, and when applicable, maintain the sidewalk in front of your home for the benefit of everyone.
If you live on Euclid Avenue between Ostrom Avenue and Westcott Street, a student representative of the University Neighborhood Partnership (UNP) may visit you regarding snow removal and provide a brochure about the snow removal program. This Snow Removal Coordinator (SRC) works with the UNP and the City to remind landlords and tenants of the need to clear snow on the sidewalk in front of their property according to the City's ordinance. If the SRC observes that a sidewalk has not been cleared after a snow incident, he or she will contact the person responsible for removing the snow (landlord, tenants, etc.) and remind them to do so. Reminders will be given two additional times. If the SRC visits a property more than three times during a winter season, he or she will turn the property over to the City for evaluation.
If you have further questions about snow removal in the City, please contact our office, the City of Syracuse, or your landlord. Thank you.
Animals
The City of Syracuse upholds a leash law that requires that your pet be on a leash at all times, unless fenced in on your premises. Leashes must not be more than six feet long, and female dogs in heat must be confined. This is for the safety of the pet, as well as for the benefit of the neighborhood. Pets can be stolen or hit by cars if left unleashed. Also, a pet that is provoked may bite or scratch someone. As a result, the pet may be quarantined or eliminated at the owner's expense.
Dogs more than four months old must be licensed to an adult owner at least 18 years of age. Licenses are available at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 230 City Hall, 315-448-8216. All dogs must have up-to-date rabies shots and other required immunizations. The City Clerk's Office requires a rabies shot certificate before issuing a license.
Dogs must not damage or deposit waste on the property of others.
Barking dogs should be controlled. After receiving a report of a barking dog, a Dog Control Officer will warn the dog owner. If the barking persists, the person reporting the problem will be asked to fill out a deposition form, enabling the Dog Control Officer to serve the owner with an appearance ticket. Please note that the Dog Control Officer can issue the owner an appearance ticket, requiring him or her to appear at the Public Safety Building. The owners may be fined for these violations.
Finally, pet owners are encouraged to find proper care for animals when they are moving out of the neighborhood. If you are unable to locate a new home for your pet, please contact:
As recommended by the East Neighborhood Task Force in September 2004, the Office of Government and Community Relations worked with the City of Syracuse Department of Community Development and a GIS consultant to create a map that illustrates the property ownership status of residences in the university east neighborhood.
Each property in the City of Syracuse is classified by a code which indicates the type of dwelling/land it is. For example, 210 signifies "Single Family," while 220 signifies "Two Family," etc. Ownership classifications are determined based on City of Syracuse data comparing the actual street address of a property with the tax billing address, and assume that if both are the same, the property is owner-occupied. If they differ, it is assumed to be rental (or commercial) property.
Director: James (Jim) Blakeman
Phone: 315- 448-8600
Address: City Hall Commons, Ground Floor
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
To Report a Complaint: Call 315-448-CITY (City Line)
1. On a sidewalk or between a sidewalk and curb or the edge of the road where there is no curbing;
Parking in the City of Syracuse
Noise
Central New York SPCA: 315-454-4479
Human Association: 315-457-8762
De Witt Animal Hospital: 315-446-1200