The 12-story Chimes Building anchors the south end of the South Salina Street Downtown Historic District. The Art Deco-influenced former office building was the 1928 collaboration of architectural firm Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon (designers of the Empire State Building) and local architect Frederick B. O’Connor.
SEED Syracuse purchased the under-utilized property in 2023. EDR worked closely with their design team and the New York State Historic Preservation Office to develop a rehabilitation plan that will secure an estimated $16 million in state and federal tax credits.
Construction is underway to restore the historic character of the street-level commercial facades, create more than 150 apartments (including affordable housing units), uncover the dramatic Art Deco penthouse, which had been obscured by paneling for decades, and construct a new rooftop gathering space for residents to enjoy views of the city and surrounding countryside. Since receiving approval for the Part 2 Application, EDR has continued to assist the design team with on-call consultation services during construction.