Staten Island: Rodent Report 2025–2026
Staten Island ranked #5 among the five boroughs with 1,590 NYC 311 rodent complaints (4% of the citywide total).
Study period: 1 Jan 2025 – 25 Jun 2026. Source: NYC 311 Open Data + DOHMH Rodent Inspections. Pull date: 2026-06-25.
1,590
311 rodent complaints (2025–2026)
#5
citywide rank (most complaints)
6%
inspections failed for rat activity (all-time)
What drives rodent complaints in Staten Island?
Staten Island is the least complaint-dense borough with 1,590 rodent complaints in the study period — consistent with its lower population density and more suburban housing stock compared to the other four boroughs.
How do DOHMH rodent inspections break down in Staten Island?
Staten Island's inspection profile is distinctive: 'Failed for Other Reason' (26,092) exceeds 'Failed for Rat Activity' (1,514 + 2,410 combined) by a large margin, suggesting sanitation and harborage issues are the primary driver rather than active rat burrows. Property owners in Staten Island are legally required under NYC Health Code to keep their properties rat-free. A failed Initial Inspection triggers a Compliance Inspection; documented abatement is the owner's burden.
| Result | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Passed | 29,446 | 44% |
| Failed for Other Reason | 26,092 | 39% |
| Bait applied | 6,821 | 10% |
| Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason | 2,410 | 4% |
| Failed for Rat Activity | 1,514 | 2% |
| Monitoring visit | 1,128 | 2% |
| Cleanup done | 147 | 0% |
Source: DOHMH Rodent Inspections (p937-wjvj). All-time records through 2026-06-25.