Rat Sightings

Notorious for its large population of rats, New York City experiences a significant challenge for its rat problem due to the city's dense urban environment, abundant food sources, and complex infrastructure. Rats reproduce rapidly, find shelter in buildings and sewers, and thrive on the plentiful food waste generated by millions of residents and businesses. This poses risks to public health, causes structural damage, and affects the city's reputation. Efforts to control the rat population involve preventive measures, waste management, building maintenance, and public awareness campaigns. However, completely eradicating rats remains an ongoing challenge due to their adaptability and reproductive capabilities. In this data set, the number of rat sightings reports based on each New York borough is displayed. Sourced from NYC OpenData API