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Brooklyn Is the most Rat-Infested Borough, Locals Blame Construction and Gentrification

"It's sad, but I'm born and raised in Brooklyn, so we're used to this."

By Georgina Hallowell

Aug. 16, 2019 · 3 min read

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Brooklyn Is the most Rat-Infested Borough, Locals Blame Construction and Gentrification

"It's sad, but I'm born and raised in Brooklyn, so we're used to this."

Georgina Hallowell August 16, 2019Aug 16, 2019 · 3 min read

It is no secret that New York City has been in an ongoing battle with rats but now, Brooklyn happens to be their favorite place.

In a recent study performed by RentHop , Brooklyn remains the borough with the most rat-sighting complaints at 6,565 calls to the city. The good part is the number…

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