Emergency Repair Program

The City of Syracuse is continuing the Emergency Repair Program to remediate code violations that create an immediate threat or repeated threat to the health and safety of tenants in occupied rental housing. The goal of this program is to prevent unnecessary tenant displacement and housing instability due to safety and habitability issues that go unaddressed by the owner or property manager and to invest in the preservation of rental housing stock. Contractors with relevant work experience in plumbing, HVAC, roofing, electrical, or structural work are encouraged to submit qualifications to join the City’s qualified contractor pool. All work shall be consistent with the requirements of the City of Syracuse and be pursuant to all other relevant city, state, and international building code standards. Key aspects of the program include: • Remediation of code violations in occupied rental housing • Prevention of unnecessary tenant displacement and housing instability • Investment in the preservation of rental housing stock • Relevant work experience in plumbing, HVAC, roofing, electrical, or structural work is required • Contractors must submit qualifications to join the City’s qualified contractor pool • All work must be consistent with City of Syracuse requirements and relevant building code standards