Nob Hill Tenants Sue Landlords Over Years of Neglect

Tenants allege mold, bug infestations, and broken appliances at Syracuse apartment complex

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Tenants of the Nob Hill apartment complex in Syracuse, New York have filed a lawsuit against their landlords over years of poor living conditions, including reports of mold, bug infestations, broken appliances, and failed safety equipment. The lawsuit comes after a recent fire forced many families out of their homes, but tenants say the fire was just one part of a long-standing pattern of neglect by the property owners.

Why it matters

The Nob Hill case highlights ongoing issues with neglectful landlords and substandard housing conditions, which can have significant impacts on the health and safety of tenants. The lawsuit also raises questions about the oversight and accountability of property management companies tasked with maintaining apartment complexes.

The details

Nob Hill tenants testified in court about a range of maintenance issues they have faced, including mold, bug infestations, broken appliances, and faulty safety equipment. The property management company recently hired to oversee the complex claimed that $2.7 million had been invested, but tenants said there were no visible improvements. Displaced tenants reported issues like lack of heat and bug problems in their temporary housing as well.

  • A fire occurred at the Nob Hill apartment complex 2 weeks ago.
  • Tenants appeared in court today to testify as witnesses in the lawsuit against their landlords.

The players

Nob Hill Apartments

A residential apartment complex in Syracuse, New York that is the subject of a tenant lawsuit over poor living conditions.

Donald Grolling

The property manager at Nob Hill Apartments who testified in court during the proceedings.

Sean Stanyon

A Nob Hill tenant who was displaced by the recent fire and is now living in a unit with maintenance issues like lack of heat and a broken dishwasher.

June Marie Gonzales

A Nob Hill tenant who described a pattern of poor communication and lost maintenance records whenever the property management changes.

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What they’re saying

“Right now I'm staying at Building 2 on the fifth floor at Nob Hill Apartments, and it's a smaller apartment with heat not working, a broken dishwasher, and an infestation of bugs.”

— Sean Stanyon, Nob Hill Tenant

“Every time they redo management, the communication will be lost, or any reports that you make on mold or tickets are lost, they don't remember or recollect any conversation that you're having with them, so I'm just at my wits.”

— June Marie Gonzales, Nob Hill Tenant

What’s next

A court decision regarding the tenants' grievances could take weeks or months. The management company continues to oversee the transition for displaced residents.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges tenants face with neglectful landlords and the need for stronger oversight and accountability of property management companies to ensure safe and habitable living conditions.