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Gallery: See the weekly construction progress on South Crouse Avenue

UPDATED: Aug. 8, 2017 at 11:24 p.m.

In the spring, construction started on South Crouse Avenue that demolished Syracuse staples, such as Hungry Chuck’s and Funk ‘n Waffles. Over the summer work is being done to construct an eight-story multiuse complex, which will include student apartments.

Work continues at the South Crouse Avenue construction site, where a multilevel student housing project is being built. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017
Work continues at the South Crouse Avenue construction site, where a multilevel student housing project is being built. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A long mural with artwork and quotes is all that is left of what used to be Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017
A long mural with artwork and quotes is all that is left of what used to be Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Here is a view of the construction site along South Crouse Avenue. Work began shortly after the spring 2017 semester ended. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017
Here is a view of the construction site along South Crouse Avenue. Work began shortly after the spring 2017 semester ended. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction equipment is seen near South Crouse Avenue as work continues to level the land before building a multilevel student housing project. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017
Construction equipment is seen near South Crouse Avenue as work continues to level the land before building a multilevel student housing project. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A worker walks through the South Crouse Avenue construction site. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017
A worker walks through the South Crouse Avenue construction site. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Crews use heavy construction equipment to complete the South Crouse Avenue project. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017
Crews use heavy construction equipment to complete the South Crouse Avenue project. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A worker guides a drone back to ground at the South Crouse Avenue construction site, which will soon be home to a new multiuse complex. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017
A worker guides a drone back to ground at the South Crouse Avenue construction site, which will soon be home to a new multiuse complex. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
South Crouse Avenue used to be the home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017
South Crouse Avenue used to be the home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Here's a street view of the South Crouse Avenue site, where a multilevel student housing building is being constructed. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017
Here's a street view of the South Crouse Avenue site, where a multilevel student housing building is being constructed. Photo taken Aug. 1, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Here's a view of the construction area from the Key Bank parking lot along East Adams Street, near South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017
Here's a view of the construction area from the Key Bank parking lot along East Adams Street, near South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A construction worker can be seen on the South Crouse Avenue site where Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles used to be. Photo taken July 25, 2017
A construction worker can be seen on the South Crouse Avenue site where Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles used to be. Photo taken July 25, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A multistory complex with student housing is currently being constructed on South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017
A multistory complex with student housing is currently being constructed on South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Some graffiti still remains from when Syracuse favorites such as Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles still stood on South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017
Some graffiti still remains from when Syracuse favorites such as Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles still stood on South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 25, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Work continues on the South Crouse Avenue construction site as dirt is excavated and shaped. Photo taken July 25, 2017
Work continues on the South Crouse Avenue construction site as dirt is excavated and shaped. Photo taken July 25, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
A concrete truck exits the lot that used to be the home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken July 18, 2017
A concrete truck exits the lot that used to be the home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken July 18, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction crews watch as machinery drills into the ground along South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 18, 2017
Construction crews watch as machinery drills into the ground along South Crouse Avenue. Photo taken July 18, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction workers excavate the ground on the former site of some popular Syracuse University student hangouts. Photo taken July 18, 2017
Construction workers excavate the ground on the former site of some popular Syracuse University student hangouts. Photo taken July 18, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Excavators and other equipment have arrived to the South Crouse Avenue site to help with the demolition. Photo taken July 18, 2017
Excavators and other equipment have arrived to the South Crouse Avenue site to help with the demolition. Photo taken July 18, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Soil begins to cover the hole left by the demolition of the building that housed Hungry Chuck's. A multilevel student housing project is being constructed on the site. Photo taken July 18, 2017
Soil begins to cover the hole left by the demolition of the building that housed Hungry Chuck's. A multilevel student housing project is being constructed on the site. Photo taken July 18, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction crews watch as a hole is drilled into the ground at the former home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles as a multistory student housing project is being built in its place. Photo taken July 11, 2017
Construction crews watch as a hole is drilled into the ground at the former home of Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles as a multistory student housing project is being built in its place. Photo taken July 11, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Graffiti can be seen near South Crouse Avenue where Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles used to be. Photo taken July 11, 2017
Graffiti can be seen near South Crouse Avenue where Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles used to be. Photo taken July 11, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction workers prepare to pour concrete in portions of the structure that is soon to be additional student housing. Photo taken July 11, 2017
Construction workers prepare to pour concrete in portions of the structure that is soon to be additional student housing. Photo taken July 11, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
The construction in the South Crouse Avenue area started soon after the spring 2017 semester ended. Photo taken July 11, 2017
The construction in the South Crouse Avenue area started soon after the spring 2017 semester ended. Photo taken July 11, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
More equipment has moved to the South Crouse Avenue area that previously held multiple Syracuse student staples. A multistory complex is now being built on the site. Photo taken July 11, 2017
More equipment has moved to the South Crouse Avenue area that previously held multiple Syracuse student staples. A multistory complex is now being built on the site. Photo taken July 11, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction crews continue to work in the South Crouse Avenue area, which used to be home to Syracuse staples such as Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken July 5, 2017
Construction crews continue to work in the South Crouse Avenue area, which used to be home to Syracuse staples such as Hungry Chuck's and Funk 'n Waffles. Photo taken July 5, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Construction continues at the South Crouse Avenue lot after the building that housed Hungry Chuck's was torn down to make way for an eight-story multiuse complex. Photo taken July 5, 2017
Construction continues at the South Crouse Avenue lot after the building that housed Hungry Chuck's was torn down to make way for an eight-story multiuse complex. Photo taken July 5, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
The eight-story multiuse complex will include student apartments. Photo taken July 5, 2017
The eight-story multiuse complex will include student apartments. Photo taken July 5, 2017 Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor