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Three-family homeowner contests recent assessment increases, cites needed repairs
Summary
A Syracuse property owner of a three-family house at 221 Avery Avenue told the Board of Assessment Review the home needs substantial interior renovation and questioned recent assessment increases tied to neighborhood sales.
David Jasper, owner of 221 Avery Avenue, appeared before the Syracuse Board of Assessment Review on Feb. 14 to contest a tentative assessed value of $108,000 and to explain why he believes the property’s market and assessed values should be lower.
Why it matters: For small landlords and homeowners, an increase in assessed value can translate to higher tax liability; owners can present condition problems and renovation plans to the board and supply comparative sales evidence.
Jasper said he bought the three-family in 2021 for roughly $36,000 and described lingering interior and structural issues. He told the board the…
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