Model Gigi Hadid is facing a common rodent issue at her New York City apartment, shedding light on a growing problem affecting many residents for years.
“The way I designed and decorated my homes or apartments at first and the evolution of my fashion style are similar,” she said.
“When I first moved to New York, my style was very on trend all the time and the way I decorated my apartments was safe and quite simple.”
When asked what she hoped to change about her house, Hadid revealed she had been dealing with a rat problem. She said she splits her time between her homes in New York and Pennsylvania and is currently renovating part of the apartment in hopes of getting rid of the rats for good.
“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 said.
Hadid reportedly spent over $5 million in 2018 on her Noho town-home in lower Manhattan, combining the place with her already existing two-bedroom unit which she purchased for nearly $4 million three years prior.
Hadid’s rat problem is more than just a personal inconvenience; it highlights a larger issue plaguing New York City. Rodents have long been a persistent challenge, raising major concerns for public health, sanitation, and city infrastructure.
In conjunction with the initiative, officials note other steps, such as having city residents put trash in containers and not directly on the sidewalk, will assist with the effectiveness of the program.
During that same time, Mayor Eric Adams appointed its first rat czar, Kathleen Corradi, who is dedicated to assisting city agencies in pest management, specifically cutting off rat food sources, better sanitation habits, sealing up cracks and exclusion techniques.
Corradi also sought to raise awareness of rodents’ behaviors among New Yorkers through tours and educational opportunities.
