Staten Island property owners must prevent rodent harborage per NYC Health Code Article 151 and eliminate infestations after Health Department notice.
NYC Health Code Article 151 requires property owners to keep premises free of rats, mice, and insect infestation. Rat Indexing Program inspects properties; violations issued by NYC Department of Health with compliance deadlines. Multiple dwellings must provide extermination services to tenants per Housing Maintenance Code 27-2018. Report rat sightings via 311 Rat Portal at portal.311.nyc.gov/rats.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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