NYC’s Rat Problem: Even supermodels Aren’t Immune

New York⁤ City’s reputation as a concrete⁤ jungle is getting a new, unwelcome addition: a significant rat infestation. Even high-profile residents are feeling the impact. A recent revelation highlights ⁤the pervasive nature of the⁢ problem, reaching even ⁢the most luxurious of city dwellings.

A⁤ prominent fashion icon, known for her Vogue covers⁤ and luxurious​ lifestyle, recently shared⁢ her⁤ experience with the city’s ‌rodent problem. ⁤ When ⁣asked about renovations ⁢to‌ her⁤ penthouse, she candidly admitted, “My outdoor ‌space in‌ New York is getting a little update because we​ had a rat ⁣problem⁤ in new York,⁣ and some of the original designs of the space didn’t help that problem.” ​ She added that ‌she’s “looking ⁤forward⁤ to” the remodel, suggesting the issue⁢ is more ⁣than a ⁣minor inconvenience.

The ​celebrity, a mother of‍ one, divides her time between her Manhattan apartment and a⁢ family farm‍ in New⁢ Hope, Pennsylvania, offering a stark contrast to the urban pest‍ control challenges.

the severity of ⁤New York City‘s rat infestation prompted Mayor Eric Adams to appoint a “rat czar” in 2023,a testament to the city’s ongoing struggle. Though, according ​to Orkin, a​ leading pest‌ control company, ⁢New York isn’t even the ‌rattiest ​city in the‍ nation.

Orkin’s October report ranking the⁣ most‍ rodent-infested cities placed New York City at‌ number three, trailing behind Los Angeles. Chicago, though, maintained its top spot for the ‍tenth consecutive year.

While the celebrity’s ⁤experience offers a ⁣glimpse into the high-end impact of the ​city’s rodent problem, the issue ‍extends far beyond luxury penthouses, affecting residents across all boroughs. The⁣ ongoing ⁣battle against this persistent ⁢pest highlights the need for comprehensive and innovative solutions to address the city’s ongoing ⁣struggle with ⁣rats.

A prominent ⁤fashion ​icon recently revealed she had a rat problem at her New York City penthouse, prompting renovations⁢ to her​ outdoor space. [1]

New⁢ York City’s rat problem is so severe that Mayor Eric Adams appointed a “rat czar” in 2023. [1] Although New York City has a meaningful rat issue,it​ doesn’t rank as the rattiest city ⁣in the U.S., according⁣ to Orkin. New York City placed third on Orkin’s list of most rodent-infested cities, behind Los Angeles and Chicago. [1]