Mayor Walsh Appoints Ryan Shiel to Director of Code Enforcement

Published on December 27, 2023

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Ryan Shiel as Director of Code Enforcement in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Shiel will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of the Division of Code Enforcement, including plan review and inspection of all residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial structures, and any rehabilitation and demolition work within the city of Syracuse. He will administer and enforce all rules, regulations, and codes to maintain the quality and integrity of building structures and will oversee enforcement procedures to bring properties into compliance upon identified violations. 

Shiel has worked for the City of Syracuse for more than 20 years in the Division of Code Enforcement and has been instrumental in advancing the work of the division. In his most recent role as Assistant Director, Shiel assisted in the planning, organizing, and administering of residential and non-residential structure inspections and revitalization. In his previous role as Structural and New Construction Examiner, he conducted inspections of buildings for safety and code violations, as well as building and electrical permits to ensure compliance with all approved plans, specifications, and codes.  

Shiel received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Niagara University. He has completed the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Enforcement training as well as the in-service training requirements for Code Enforcement Officials.