Brooklyn pol introduces bill seeking faster inspections, more transparency on rat complaints

City Council Member Susan Zhuang introduced legislation Wednesday that would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to inspect buildings within 10 days of a 311 complaint related to rats, mice or other pests.

The bill, Intro 1217, aims to improve transparency and accountability in the city’s response to pest-related complaints by ensuring timely inspections and making findings publicly accessible online.