Baseball-size rat holes are everywhere on the grounds of the project. The tracks made by the rodents are clearly visible on the grass, including a well-beaten path between the piles of garbage and the base of one building. A Post reporter even saw three of the rodents in broad daylight during a visit to the houses. Residents say they are forced to stay indoors during the hot summer nights because the place is swarming with bloated rats the size of footballs. The people are afraid of the rats.
Nobody lets their kids play outside at night anymore.
It's very scary. They are taking over the damn neighborhood. A Health Department spokeswoman said it would look into the complaints, but no Housing spokesman could be reached.