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Rats spotted in neighbors back yard they have open compost and trash containers spotted several times most recently 7:00pm on April 24.

Peat service for 616 Columbus is reporting to me that 618 Columbus has not rat treatment in place and the rats are going to 616 which they just did hardscaping to prevent rats from burrowing etc and the rats from 618 keep going over there, Dead rats are from 618 that 616 Columbus is capturing. This situation has been continuous and getting worse. Appreciate if inspectional services can reach out and get them on a rat treatment program.

Schraffs Building cafeteria 529 Man St smells an immense odor, like dead mice.

I saw a rat jumping around the patio at Smashburger.

Rat spotted I swear it’s not a rabbit

rats everywhere from trash keeps on ground at Dacoopas Pizza trash area

Dear Boston Inspectional Services Team, I am writing to formally report what I believe to be an unsafe short-term rental property located at: 290 Beacon Street, Unit 3A, Boston, MA 02116 This property was booked as short-term accommodation through Booking.com under the listing name “2 Bedroom Unit in the Heart of Back Bay.” Our stay dates were 2 April to 5 April. During our stay, we experienced clear signs of an active rodent infestation, including: • Fresh rodent droppings found inside the accommodation • Loud squealing and movement noises within the walls / ceiling during the night • Ongoing activity severe enough that we were forced to vacate the property urgently in the middle of the night and secure alternative accommodation This created serious hygiene and safety concerns and made the property uninhabitable. We also later identified previous public reviews on another platform referring to “critters in the wall,” which suggests this may have been an ongoing unresolved issue. We have photographic and video evidence of the conditions. I can provide the video evidence separately as there are clear sounds of squealing and movement in the ceilings and walls. Given the above, I respectfully request that this property be investigated for: • Habitability / housing code concerns • Rodent infestation / sanitation issues • Compliance as a short-term rental property As I am based in the United Kingdom, email is the easiest contact method for me. Please let me know if further information or evidence is required. Kind regards, Sahil Shah United Kingdom

Rat problem, gas leak that fire department had to break into property because no number posted for owner or property management, leaves garbage out illegally, and unregistered Short term rentals (Air BnBs). Put in complaint to Boston Inspectional Services with no response

Couple cars parking without president sticker overnight

Roach Infestation | Occupants name and contact info: [Same as Caller] Type of insect or rodent: [Roaches]