ALMUS OLVER TOWERS RENOVATION. MCCORMACK BARON SALAZAR/SYRACUSE HOUSING AUTHORITY

HCM Design and Ashley McGraw Architects recently began the initial phase of the East Adams Street Neighborhood Transformation Plan with the rehabilitation of the Almus Olver Towers.

This project calls for the moderate renovation of the 187 apartment units and the redesign/reconfiguration of common areas, including the lobby of this 13-story high-rise senior living building. Unit types include a mix of studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom units. There is one entrance into the street-front main lobby, a separate ground-floor entrance, three elevators, and three stairwells. The upper eleven floors contain residential apartments.

The first floor contains community rooms and non-residential space, including the Syracuse Housing Authority’s Property Management offices. The ground floor contains Maintenance Department offices and storage, and a commercial kitchen & offices for the Syracuse Meals-on-Wheels program.

The building will remain occupied throughout construction with relocation of residents to occur within the building as required.