Fayette Street Parking Garage closes due to safety concerns

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Code inspectors shut down Fayette Street Parking Garage in downtown Syracuse due to safety hazards.

The city-owned garage, located at 300 E. Fayette St., closes today. Drivers can not re-enter after exiting.

The Mayor's Office announced the closure of the garage after city engineers inspected the 41-year-old structure yesterday and found significant signs of deterioration.

Jake Dishaw, the city's Deputy Commissioner of Code Enforcement and Zoning Administration, ordered the closure after inspecting the site today.

“We understand the inconvenience this may cause and are making alternative parking solutions available to users,” Dishaw said in a statement. “Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we take the n