Is DC Really the Most Rat-Infested City in America? - Washingtonian

DC has officially become the Rat Capital of the United States, surpassing New York, Chicago, and Boston in rat complaints per capita, with a staggering 200 complaints per 10,000 residents.

While DC ranked third in total complaints with nearly 14,000 this year, the alarming 4 percent increase since last September signals a growing concern among residents about the rat situation.

Neighborhoods like North Cleveland Park and Van Ness have seen complaints surge almost 200 percent, illustrating how certain areas in the city are heavily affected by the rat problem.

With the John A. Wilson Building registering 40 complaints this year alone, it raises questions on whether DC's rat issues stem from actual infestations or simply residents voicing complaints.

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