Rats in New York City - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history, population, and health impacts of rats in New York City, a cultural symbol of the city. Find out how to prevent and control rat infestations and what diseases they can carry.
Rats - NYC Health
WEBView rat inspection results and follow-up actions on an interactive map of NYC. Learn how to prevent and control rats and their health impacts with tips, data and resources from the Health Department.
N.Y.C. Rats: They’re in the Park, on Your Block ... - The New York Times
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Reported rat sightings, health inspections finding evidence of rat activity and cases of a disease spread via rat urine are all up amid the pandemic.
Rat Map - New York City
WEBView rat inspection and action data collected by the NYC Health Department on an interactive map. Search by address, zip code, neighborhood or BBL and see the latest inspection type and result, and the number of inspections since 2015.
NYC rats: What neighborhoods and buildings have the most …
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Find out which neighborhoods and buildings have the most rodent violations in New York City with this color-coded and searchable map. The map shows the results of rat inspections since...
NYC Rats: Sightings Doubled in 2022 — Why? – NBC New York
WEBJan 26, 2023 · According to data posted by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), city inspectors documented twice as much rodent activity in 2022 than in 2021. Here's what else the I-Team...
Mayor Adams Notches Early Victories in War on Rats, Announces …
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Mayor Adams announced a 20 percent decrease in 311 calls about rat activity in NYC since May, and a first Anti-Rat Day of Action in Harlem. He also implemented new rules to reduce trash on the curb and get food waste out of black bags.
Can New York City Ever Win Its War Against Rats?
WEBJul 19, 2024 · There are an estimated three million rats in New York, but in the absence of a proper census, there is really no way to know how many. One way the city measures its progress in eliminating...
Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Fight Rats, Build Cleaner City
WEBNov 18, 2022 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs four bills to reduce rats and trash on city streets, create rat mitigation zones, and regulate rodent-resistant containers. The legislation aims to improve cleanliness, health, and economic recovery in the city.
The Next Frontier in New York’s War on Rats: Birth Control
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Joseph J. Lhota, who served as the city’s “rat czar” under former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and has opined that eliminating rats is a Sisyphean feat, praised the new bill.