Two Syracuse landlords accused by state officials of maintaining 23 properties in serious disrepair, leading to the lead poisoning of several children, will have to pay more than $100,000 in restitution to families and property remediation costs, according to the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
State Attorney General Letitia James announced in a Monday press release her office had reached a settlement with Brian and Harry Murphy, a father and son landlord duo that had been under investigation by the AG’s office since late 2023 for renting out properties with rampant property code violations.
The investigation conducted by James’ office found that at least seven children of families living in properties owned by the Murphys were poisoned by lead while living in said homes…