Skinner CNY Properties

Skinner CNY Properties At Skinner Properties, we love our city through action—flipping and remodeling homes to restore pride, safety, and hope.

Each project transforms a neglected space into a quality home and helps strengthen the neighborhoods we serve.

08/07/2026

🏗️ "The Taft" Apartments Transformation Continues!

Every milestone brings us one step closer to breathing new life into this historic landmark. Follow along as The Taft continues its transformation into beautiful, modern apartments while preserving the character and history that make this building so special. We can't wait to share what's next—stay tuned for more progress updates! ✨🏡

07/21/2026

The Taft Apartments Progress Continues!
Second Floor Progress: Workers are currently installing the framing for drop hard
ceilings. Additionally, tubs are being installed on this floor.
Second and Third Floor Updates: All inspections are complete for both floors. Sheetrock installation has commenced, starting with the closets and moving toward the ceilings.
Mechanicals: Work on mechanical systems is predominantly occurring on the first floor, with minor finishing tasks being completed on the second floor.
Future Developments:
The project team is preparing to order windows, which are designed to be open and allow significant natural light into the apartments.
Regarding bathroom fixtures, the first floor primarily features tubs, while the third floor features showers.

06/26/2026

Big things are happening at The Taft!
Construction is moving forward as historic spaces are being carefully restored and reimagined into beautiful new apartments. From exposed brick and original architectural details to newly framed interiors, the vision for this landmark property is quickly taking shape. Stay tuned as we continue bringing new life to this historic building and creating a unique place to call home in Syracuse.

04/27/2026

Today is an exciting day...the old Lo-Mar Carpet channel letter sign was removed to make way for the new Forward Point channel letter sign. Forward Point's new location will be 2519 James Street.

03/18/2026

This historic three-story building is being transformed into a 28-unit apartment community featuring six one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom units. CPC (Community Preservation Corporation) is also committing permanent financing. The project includes a $140,000 grant through the Onondaga County Housing Initiative Program, supporting private housing development across Onondaga County.

Originally built in 1907 and closed in 1964, the Taft School was purchased by Skinner Properties in 2023 from American Legion Post 1276 and is now entering its next chapter.

02/23/2026

We’ve reached a major milestone at the Taft. Furnaces, ductwork, and mechanical systems are being installed as the building continues to take shape.

02/20/2026

Construction is officially underway at the Taft. What was once a schoolhouse is being thoughtfully reimagined into 28 new apartments—more updates coming soon.

02/16/2026

What was once the American Legion bar is revealing even more history. With the drop ceiling removed, the original tin ceilings from the building’s schoolhouse days are back in view—soon to be part of a new storage space for tenants. Stay tuned as more layers are uncovered.

02/13/2026

One of our favorite parts of working in old buildings is saving what was originally there. These schoolhouse lights are a piece of Eastwood’s history, and we’re excited to restore, reuse, and give them new life—right here in the neighborhood.

02/10/2026

There’s nothing like uncovering original character. From gym floors to tin ceilings, we’re saving as much of this history as possible as the Taft continues to transform.
Stay tuned!

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2649 James Street
Syracuse, NY
13206

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