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Every pest species found in New York City and Long Island — handled by NYC-licensed technicians with guaranteed results and same-day emergency response available 7 days a week.
Comprehensive rat & mouse elimination using bait stations, exclusion sealing, and structural remediation. NYC DOH compliant protocols for residential and commercial properties.
Same-Day EmergencyGerman, American & Oriental roach treatment using gel baits, insect growth regulators, and void injection. 90-day satisfaction guarantee on all cockroach services.
90-Day GuaranteeHeat treatment and chemical protocols eliminating bed bugs at every life stage — eggs, nymphs, and adults. Discreet service by licensed NYC specialists.
Heat Treatment AvailableSubterranean & dry-wood termite treatment using bait systems, liquid barrier applications, and annual monitoring programs for Long Island and NYC homes.
Annual PlansSafe nest removal for yellow jackets, hornets, carpenter bees & honey bees at any height. Emergency same-day response across all five boroughs and Long Island.
Emergency ResponseMonthly IPM programs for restaurants, hotels, offices, warehouses & multi-unit buildings. NYC DOH inspection-ready with detailed service documentation for every visit.
NYC DOH CompliantHumane trapping and removal of raccoons, squirrels, and opossums across NYC and Long Island. Thorough entry-point inspection and sealing prevents their return.
Humane & SafeSeasonal barrier treatments for yards, decks, and outdoor spaces. Targeted flea and tick control programs for Long Island properties — with pet-safe formula options.
Pet-Safe OptionsDrain flies, fruit flies, house flies, and gnats eliminated at the source. UV light trap installation available for restaurants, bars, and food service kitchens across NYC.
UV Trap InstallationBuilding-wide IPM programs for apartment complexes, co-ops, and condos. Compactor chute treatment, ejector pit pest management, and whole-floor protocols for NYC property managers.
Building-Wide ProgramsNYC Local Law 109 of 2022 requires licensed exterminator certification before DOB issues demolition and major construction permits. We provide site inspection, DOH-compliant bait station installation, self-certification filing, and full DOB NOW documentation.
LL109 CompliantIdentify what you're dealing with. Every major pest species found in New York City and Long Island — identified, explained, and permanently eliminated.
NYC's dominant rodent. Burrows under foundations and sewers, contaminates food, spreads leptospirosis & salmonella. Key signs: large dark droppings, greasy trails along walls, gnaw marks on wood and wiring.
Enters through gaps smaller than a dime. Infests kitchen cabinets, chews electrical wiring causing fires, and leaves hundreds of droppings daily. A year-round threat in NYC apartments and Long Island homes.
The #1 roach species in NYC kitchens. One female produces 400+ offspring. Triggers asthma in children, contaminates food, and means instant DOH violations for food service businesses across the city.
NYC's most feared apartment pest. Spreads through luggage, used furniture, and shared walls. Requires professional heat or chemical treatment to eliminate all life stages including eggs — no DIY solution works.
Hollows structural wood in Long Island homes and NYC brownstones. Spring swarmers signal an established colony. Often confused with termites — look for sawdust instead of mud tubes near wood structures.
The most destructive pest in the Northeast — causes billions in structural damage annually and operates silently inside walls for years before detection. Mud tubes on foundation walls are the key warning sign.
"Had a serious rat problem under our Bushwick basement. Gotham came same-day, found 3 entry points we never would have discovered, and sealed every one. Six months later — not a single rat. These guys are genuinely the best in NYC for rodent control."
"As a restaurant owner in Astoria I cannot afford a DOH pest violation — ever. Gotham has been our monthly service for two years straight. Zero violations. Zero complaints. They understand exactly what's at stake for food service businesses."
"Called at 7am about bed bugs. By noon they were at my LIC apartment, by 5pm the heat treatment was completely done. They texted a Google review request automatically the next morning — so professional. Best exterminator I've used in NYC, period."
Every 311 pest complaint filed by a New York City tenant creates a permanent city record that triggers mandatory HPD enforcement. Without a documented IPM program on file, property owners face automatic violations, compounding fines, and housing court exposure — regardless of whether pest activity is still ongoing when the inspector arrives.
When a tenant dials 311 to report rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs, or conditions attracting pests, that complaint is logged permanently in the NYC 311 system and automatically referred to HPD's Housing Inspection Services. Inspectors are dispatched within 1–2 weeks for standard complaints — and within 24 hours for emergency-category violations. A single unaddressed complaint can escalate into a Class B HPD violation, housing court proceedings, and potential 7A receivership if left undocumented. Gotham Exterminating gives NYC property owners and managers the documented compliance record that stops HPD violations before they happen — and defends your building at OATH if they do.
| Class A | $0 base | Non-hazardous. Must correct within 90 days. No penalty if corrected on time. Typical for minor conditions attracting rodents or first-time complaints. |
| Class B | $300–$1,000+ per unit/cycle | Hazardous. The most common pest violation class. Fines escalate each uncorrected cycle. HPD may issue multiple Class B violations per inspection visit across different unit or common area findings. |
| Class C | $500–$5,000+ emergency | Immediately hazardous. Active rat infestation, severe cockroach infestation with health risk. Requires emergency abatement. HPD may order Emergency Repair Program (ERP) and bill the owner directly. |
| OATH / 7A | Loss of building control | Court appoints a third-party administrator to operate the building. Owner retains title but loses all operational control. Triggered by pattern of unresolved Class C violations and systematic non-compliance. |
| LL69 Annual Bed Bug Rpt | $200–$1,000+ non-filing | Local Law 69: all NYC multiple-dwelling owners must file an Annual Bed Bug Disclosure with HPD by December 31. Discloses infested units, treated units, and outcomes. Gotham provides the documentation needed to file accurately. |
Requires all NYC multiple-dwelling building owners to implement Integrated Pest Management practices. Written IPM plans compliant with LL55 are your primary legal defense against HPD violation citations. Gotham produces a full written LL55-compliant IPM program for every property management account at no additional charge.
All NYC multiple-dwelling owners must file an Annual Bed Bug Disclosure Report with HPD by December 31 each year — disclosing infested units, treated units, and eradication outcomes. Non-filing carries compounding fines. Gotham's service records give you the exact data needed for accurate, penalty-free annual filing.
Strengthens HPD's enforcement authority for repeat pest violations in multiple-dwelling buildings. Expands documentation requirements needed to satisfy inspectors and OATH administrative law judges. Timestamped digital service logs are now legally essential — not merely recommended — for any defensible compliance record.
When a tenant files a 311 pest complaint against your property, Gotham dispatches within 24 hours, conducts a full inspection, performs corrective treatment, and produces a timestamped corrective action record — giving you a defensible HPD-ready response before the inspector even arrives.
Every Gotham service visit generates a complete digital record: date, time, technician license number, areas inspected, pest activity observed, treatments applied, products used, and next scheduled visit date. Accessible 24/7. Satisfies HPD inspectors, OATH administrative law judges, and housing court proceedings.
Full written Integrated Pest Management programs compliant with NYC Local Law 55 — included with every Gotham property management account. Your primary legal defense against HPD citation. Updated automatically each service cycle and available for immediate production at any HPD inspection or OATH hearing.
NYC Local Law 109 of 2022, effective May 18, 2023, mandates licensed exterminator certification before the Department of Buildings will issue permits for full demolitions, major renovations covering 50%+ of floor area, and significant enlargements. No rodent extermination certificate — no permit issued. No exceptions.
Every full demolition application filed in DOB NOW requires the applicant to certify on the PW2 form that a licensed exterminator has been retained. A Rodent Control Required Item/Document must also be submitted to DOB prior to permit issuance. Projects that skip pre-baiting face permit denial and Stop Work Orders — and when demolition displaces active rodent colonies into surrounding buildings and streets, legal and financial liability shifts to the contractor and property owner. Gotham Exterminating is a licensed NYC exterminator providing fully compliant pre-demolition rodent abatement, DOH self-certification filing, and complete DOB NOW documentation — keeping your project on schedule from day one.
The complete text of NYC Local Law 109 of 2022, amending the NYC Administrative Code and Building Code to require rodent abatement as a mandatory condition for construction and demolition permit issuance.
nyc.gov/buildings ↗ Open Official PDFOfficial NYC Department of Buildings service notice detailing which project types are affected, how to certify on PW2 in DOB NOW, and what Rodent Control documents must be submitted before permit issuance.
nyc.gov/buildings ↗ Open Official PDFThe official NYC Department of Health Demolition Rodent Inspection Self-Certification Application form. Must be completed and signed by a licensed exterminator and filed with both DOB and DOHMH.
nyc.gov/health ↗ Open Official FormRequired before permit issuance on all qualifying demolition and major renovation projects filed in DOB NOW.
Property owners are ultimately responsible for LL109 compliance. Full demolition applicants bear certification liability.
Expediters coordinate pre-baiting as part of the full demolition permit package — we work directly with yours.
Design professionals filing demolition applications in DOB NOW must certify rodent abatement on the PW2 form.
We provide every document your project requires: completed DOHMH Self-Certification Application, PW2 certification language, and the Rodent Control Required Item/Document for full demolition applications. Ready for DOB filing the same week we service your site.
We schedule around your project timeline — not ours. Quick turnaround from site visit to signed certification keeps your permit application moving. Rush scheduling available for urgent permit timelines across all five boroughs.
Gotham services demolition pre-baiting across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. One licensed contractor for your full project portfolio — with ongoing monitoring available through the construction phase.
Your family's safety is non-negotiable. Every Gotham Exterminating service uses only EPA-registered, low-toxicity formulations — always adapted around your pets, children, and household before we arrive.
We give you clear, simple prep instructions — remove pet food and water bowls, cover fish tanks, and bring pets outside during the service. Takes minutes, makes a big difference.
We use only EPA-registered, precision formulations. Targeted gel baits, crack-and-crevice dusts, and void treatments — no blanket chemical sprays coating your floors and furniture.
Most treatments allow pets and children to return within 2–4 hours once surfaces are dry. We give you the exact all-clear time before we leave — no guessing, no worry.
All products meet NYC residential safety requirements around children. We treat harborage areas and voids — never play areas, food surfaces, pet bedding, or sleeping spaces.
The NYC Department of Health has documented a direct clinical link between cockroach and mouse infestations and the asthma epidemic affecting over 1 million New York City residents. Professional pest elimination isn't just about comfort — it's a medical intervention that removes allergen-producing colonies at the source.
The NYC Department of Health has confirmed that cockroach allergen proteins — found in the droppings, shed exoskeletons, and dried saliva of German cockroaches — are a primary indoor allergen trigger for asthma in New York City. These proteins are microscopic and become airborne in infested apartments, continuously inhaled by residents even when no live insects are visible.
Mouse allergen operates identically. Mouse urine proteins dry and aerosolize in infested spaces, accumulating in settled dust on floors, furniture, and bedding. In some of NYC's most densely populated neighborhoods — including parts of the South Bronx, East Harlem, Brownsville, and Bushwick — the DOH has found nearly half of all households report daily cockroach activity and recent mouse encounters.
Research at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health directly links persistent cockroach allergen exposure in NYC public housing and rent-stabilized apartments to significantly elevated rates of pediatric asthma hospitalizations. Eliminating the pest colony eliminates the allergen source — an outcome no spray, trap, or air purifier can achieve alone.
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene operates the Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) — a free home assessment for NYC residents diagnosed with persistent moderate or severe asthma who live in rental housing affected by mice or cockroaches. If HNP staff find pest triggers, they work with your property owner to correct the conditions.
Referrals are made by your healthcare provider using the NYC Health Department's Online Registry or via the official Asthma Referral Form. To enquire, email NYCHNP@health.nyc.gov or call 311 and ask for the "Healthy Neighborhoods Program."
This program identifies and advocates for the conditions — but it doesn't exterminate the infestation. Gotham Exterminating provides the licensed professional pest elimination that permanently removes the cockroach and mouse allergen colonies from your home, directly complementing the DOH's assessment and landlord remediation recommendations.
If your landlord is not addressing pest conditions after a DOH assessment, you can file a formal complaint through NYC 311 and request an HPD inspection. Our HPD compliance section ↓ explains what happens next.
Free home assessments for NYC renters with moderate/severe asthma living in pest-affected housing. Referrals through your healthcare provider. Contact: NYCHNP@health.nyc.gov or call 311.
nyc.gov/health ↗ Program DetailsOfficial NYC DOH fact sheet documenting the clinical relationship between cockroach and mouse allergens and childhood asthma in New York City. Available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
nyc.gov/health ↗ Download PDFOfficial NYC DOH guidance for NYC apartment residents on safe pest prevention, reporting to landlords, and when to file a 311 complaint. Available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Bengali.
nyc.gov/health ↗ Download PDFThe NYC Department of Health explicitly warns against the following products, which are sold in some NYC bodegas, dollar stores, and online marketplaces. These chemicals are dangerous to people and pets, carry serious health consequences, and are illegal for residential use in New York City. If you or a neighbor has used any of these products, do not attempt further self-treatment — call a licensed exterminator immediately. Official NYC DOH Warning (PDF) ↗
Illegal in the US. Contains deltamethrin at unregulated concentrations with no safety labeling. Leaves toxic residue on cooking surfaces, floors, and children's play areas. Causes neurological symptoms in humans and pets.
An organophosphate pesticide that causes severe, potentially fatal neurological damage in children and adults. Sold in some NYC markets despite being illegal for residential use. Has been linked to deaths and hospitalizations in NYC.
Dichlorvos (DDVP) is a highly toxic organophosphate banned for indoor residential use. The NYC DOH has issued specific multi-language safety warnings due to widespread misuse across the five boroughs.
Total release foggers spread chemical residue across cooking surfaces, food, dishes, and children's bedding. They do not penetrate harborage areas where pests actually live — creating toxic chemical exposure without eliminating the infestation.
A commercial-grade pesticide legally restricted to licensed professionals only. When used by unlicensed NYC residents it causes respiratory irritation, eye damage, and leaves toxic residue throughout living spaces where children play.
Aluminum phosphide releases toxic phosphine gas when exposed to moisture. Designed strictly for outdoor commercial use. Indoor residential use in NYC has caused hospitalizations and fatalities. Strictly illegal for apartment use.
OTC sprays and store-bought traps reduce visible activity temporarily without eliminating allergen-producing colonies from wall voids and harborage areas. Gotham's professional IPM treatments endorsed by NYC DOH guidelines permanently eliminate cockroach and mouse populations — removing the asthma trigger from your home completely.
From Montauk to Marble Hill — every borough, every neighborhood, every block. Gotham Exterminating dispatches licensed local technicians across all of New York City and Long Island.
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