ADU Design
Custom plans tuned to Syracuse zoning, snow loads and historic district guidelines — from feasibility sketch to permit set.
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Salt City • Onondaga County
Build an ADU in Syracuse — engineered for 124 inches of snow.
We design, permit and build accessory dwelling units across the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County. By-right zoning, lake-effect-ready construction, end-to-end project management.
- 800
- sq ft detached max
- 4–8
- week permit review
- 0
- owner-occupancy required
What is an ADU?
A second home on your lot, without leaving the block.
An accessory dwelling unit is a smaller, self-contained home on the same lot as your primary house. In Syracuse, ADUs can be detached cottages, converted carriage houses, garage conversions, or additions to your existing home — all permitted by right in residential zones.
- Generate steady rental income near SU and Upstate Medical
- House aging parents, adult kids or visiting family
- Add measurable value to your property
- Contribute to Syracuse's housing supply
Why Syracuse
A housing market built around two universities and a snow belt.
Westcott, University Hill, Strathmore, Eastwood — Syracuse neighborhoods sit on deep lots with mature trees and old carriage houses, ready for thoughtful infill. Demand is driven year-round by Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical and a growing Micron-era workforce.
Lake-effect ready
Every plan is engineered for Syracuse's snow load — heavy roofs, deep eaves, proper drainage and four-season envelopes.
Rental demand, year-round
Walkable proximity to SU, Le Moyne and Upstate Medical means consistent tenants and predictable rents in CNY.
Income that offsets your mortgage
A well-built 700–800 sq ft ADU in Syracuse typically rents from $1,300–$2,000/mo depending on neighborhood and finish level.
Our expertise
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ADU Build
A single licensed CNY contractor managing framing, MEP, finishes and inspections through certificate of occupancy.
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Ready to put your backyard to work?
Free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your lot, pull the Syracuse zoning map and tell you honestly what's possible.