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Luxury Apartments in
the Heart of Syracuse

Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, The Post Apartments occupy the historic home of The Post-Standard, a city landmark for nearly 50 years. The building offers 72 luxury apartments, including thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom units that combine industrial style with modern finishes.

Modern Finishes

Natural Light

in-unit laundry

Fitness Center

On-site parking

Pet-Friendly

Centrally Located Near Major Hospitals, Educational Institutions, and Other Large Employers!

The Post offers proximity to all the amenities Downtown Syracuse has to offer, with ample on-site parking!

Downtown Syracuse has experienced significant growth in recent years, thanks to a concerted effort by individual companies and civic institutions to revitalize the area and attract new businesses and residents. The urban landscape has been transformed into a dynamic and bustling hub of activity, boasting beautifully restored historic structures and vibrant public spaces.

As the city continues to invest in infrastructure and amenities, such as improved transportation, expanded green spaces, and a focus on walkability, the downtown area is poised for further growth and development.

1806
Henry Bogardus bought the first lot in a newly formed settlement on the corner of Salina and Genesee Streets. He opened a corner tavern known as Bogardus Corners.
1825
Erie Canal Construction was completed, connecting commerce between cities from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The Canal made Clinton Square the commercial, financial, and governmental center of the city.
1844
The original Bogardus Corners was replaced by the Empire House, a large hotel and business block which stretched around the corner on Genesee and Salina Streets.
1918
New York State Legislature abandoned the Erie Canal due to failing infrastructure, and alternative transportation methods emerging. The City of Syracuse purchased the section of the canal that ran through the city center and began filling it in.
1942
The Empire House was destroyed by fire in 1942 and replaced by the Atlantic Building "Block 81" in the following years. In 1946, Block 81 was sold to a holding company.
1950
Redevelopment of The Atlantic Building "Block 81" begins when Syracuse architectural firm, Webster, Crenshaw, & Folley, designed the two-story, Streamline Modern Building. The building was the predecessor of the modern newspaper block.
1964
A group of Syracuse out-of-town investors buy the property which changed ownership three times since 1950.
1967
Investors submit a proposal to combine all of Block 81 and adjacent Block 77A, creating a super block on the north side of Clinton Square. 14 buildings needed to be demolished to make way for the future home of the Herald Company, publisher of the Post Standard. New York City architectural firm, William Ginsberg Assoc. was selected to deign The Herald Company's new headquarters located at 101 North Salina Street.
1972
The Herald Company's new 230,000 square foot headquarters was completed and printing for the Post Standard Newspaper began.
2013
The Post Standard publisher moves staff to new building while maintaining printer operations at 101 North Salina. Property is listed for sale.
2017
VIP Companies purchases 101 North Salina Street and begins redevelopment, ensuring printing remains operational for The Post Standard. The building is rebranded as "The Post." The new name honors the buildings most well-known tenant and pays homage to the block which was once the first to be settled in Downtown Syracuse and pioneered the city's growth as a commercial and business center.
2021
VIP holds an event to celebrate the beginning of renovations for The Post's first tenants, ChaseDesign. Amongst those who speak at the event are current VIP CEO, Meg Tidd, Former CEO and current Executive Chair of VIP, Dave Nutting, Syracuse Mayor, Ben Walsh, and President of Chase Design, Joe Lampertius.
2022
The Post's first tenant, ChaseDesign moves into their new 29,000 square foot office and studio space. Construction to VIP's space on the south end of the first floor is in full swing.

The Post Standard announces they are discontuning use of the printing press and will vacate much of The Posts second block by the end of the year.
2023
VIP moves into their first floor, 24,000 square foot office space at The Post.
2024
The commercial phase of The Post redevelopment is completed as NBT Bank and NRG Energy move into their newly completed 2nd floor office spaces.
2026
Construction of 72 apartments in the former printing operations portion of the building is completed.

The History

This historic site at 101 North Salina Street, rooted in Syracuse’s early days as Bogardus Corners, has long been a centerpiece of growth and community life. From its days as a hub along the Erie Canal to housing the headquarters of The Post-Standard, the building has evolved alongside the city itself, reflecting each new chapter in downtown Syracuse’s development.

Over the past five years, VIP Structures has been leading the building’s transformation through a thoughtful adaptive reuse strategy. By reimagining the structure for modern uses while retaining the character that makes it a downtown landmark, the project has introduced new energy and purpose to the site. The latest phase brings 72 new apartments to the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, further activating the property as a vibrant mixed-use destination and ensuring this iconic corner continues to serve the city’s evolving needs.

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