After decades as a coveted address in Syracuse, N.Y., the sprawling Nob Hill complex descended into neglect, squalor and death under private equity ownership.

The complex, once a desirable residence, deteriorated significantly after being acquired by a private equity group. Residents faced worsening conditions as maintenance and upkeep were neglected.

One family paid a terrible price as the Syracuse property's decline culminated in tragedy, illustrating the human cost of investment-driven property management decisions.