132 E Genesee St #2

Live in a beautifully restored Federal building (1822) in the heart of downtown Syracuse's historic Hanover Square. The building has been thoughtfully restored to recreate an authentic 19th-century space while offering the comfort and convenience of modern amenities: --Meticulously restored building facade and storefront --Wide plank floors with traditional cut nails --Custom four-panel Federal-style doors with solid brass Georgian hardware --Concealed dual-zone heat pumps with custom humidification --Spacious walk-in bedroom closets with stacked washer and dryer --Bathroom floors with thermostat-controlled radiant heat --Custom-made early 19th-century-style cabinetry in both kitchen and bath Additional features include: --Custodial services (hall maintenance and garbage pickup three times weekly) --Security cameras at the front entrance --High-speed internet (cable-ready) --Smoke-free building --Sprinkler system throughout --Adjustable window shades provided --Covered 24-hour parking garage located around the corner on Washington Street Interior Details Spacious walk-in bedroom closets are equipped with stacked GE washers and dryers. Each unit includes dedicated desk space, perfect for a cozy home office or laundry prep station. Bathroom floors feature luxurious, thermostat-controlled radiant heating. Locally made custom medicine cabinets and vanities provide ample storage. Kitchens are designed with Georgian and Federal-style millwork motifs, inspired by 19th-century tavern interiors. Kitchen islands comfortably seat three and include bar stools. Additional features include: --Granite countertops --High-end stainless steel appliances --Samsung microwaves built into the islands --Bosch dishwashers concealed behind custom cabinetry --Full-size GE refrigerators Building History The Granite Building was constructed in 1822 by Kellogg and Sabin. Its granite facade was originally freestanding and, according to Syracuse Landmarks by Evamaria Hardin, it is "the oldest downtown structure." Its history closely parallels the growth of the city of Syracuse. Originally a general store, the building may have also housed a salt inspector, as a salt scale and counterweight were later discovered on-site by owner Robert Koolakian. In the 1860s, renowned local architect Archimedes Russell maintained his architectural office on the third floor. Most notably, in the 1840s, early photography pioneer John M. Clark established a daguerreotype studio on the fourth floor one of the oldest portrait studios in the country at the time. According to Cleota Reed's 1985 index of Syracuse photographers (1841 1900), approximately half of the city's early photographers practiced in the Granite Building.