Star Battles Rat Infestation in $5.8M NYC Home

Supermodel Gigi Hadid has revealed a shocking problem plaguing her multimillion-dollar Manhattan townhouse: rats.

Yes, even the swanky NoHo neighborhood isn’t immune to New York City’s spiraling rodent crisis, a grim reality that many blame on years of failed policies under liberal leadership.

In an exclusive interview with Architectural Digest, Hadid opened up about the infestation, admitting that she’s had to overhaul her outdoor space to deal with the issue. “My outdoor space in New York is getting a little update because we had a rat problem, and some of the original designs didn’t help,” she confessed.

New York City’s rat problem is hardly new, but the infestation has hit record levels in recent years. Once celebrated as the cultural and economic heartbeat of America, the city is now a poster child for urban mismanagement. Reports suggest that more than three million rats call NYC home—almost one for every three residents.

Hadid’s townhouse, purchased in 2018 for $5.82 million, was designed by renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf and features top-tier amenities. But not even luxury design can shield residents from the city’s crumbling infrastructure and unchecked rodent population.

While Hadid’s interior remains untouched by the infestation, her comments highlight a deeper issue affecting New Yorkers of all income levels. “Luckily, the inside of the house is rat-free,” she said, noting she spends significant time at her Pennsylvania farm—a telling shift for someone once fully immersed in city life.

Despite dealing with New York’s decay, Hadid’s lifestyle remains a picture of privilege. Her home blends “eclectic, industrial farmhouse” style with unique personal touches. One of her favorite spaces is the art room she shares with her four-year-old daughter, Khai.

“It’s a crafting room,” she shared. “There’s one wall Khai can paint on, and we do things like clay and shrinky-dinks. It’s good for both of us.”

The kitchen, another highlight, isn’t just for cooking. “I like my kitchens to be my living rooms,” Hadid explained.

Hadid’s time in Pennsylvania offers a stark contrast to her New York experience. Surrounded by open fields and far removed from urban chaos, her second home serves as a retreat from the very city where her career skyrocketed. It’s no wonder so many high-profile figures—and everyday Americans—are leaving urban strongholds for quieter, safer environments.

Even as her New York home faces challenges, Hadid has been expanding her fashion empire. Her luxury cashmere brand, Guest in Residence, now boasts stores in Los Angeles and Seoul, Korea, showcasing high-end knitwear priced between $450 and $1,000.

But her success is shadowed by the challenges of living in a city that many argue has fallen into decline. Once a proud New Yorker, Hadid’s increasingly public ties to her rural Pennsylvania property may signal a quiet distancing from the city’s dysfunction.

Hadid’s experience isn’t unique. Thousands of residents have fled New York City in recent years, citing skyrocketing crime rates, rising costs, and declining quality of life. For Republicans, her ordeal is another example of how liberal governance has failed America’s great cities, turning them into breeding grounds for chaos and decay.

While Hadid may be able to afford a redesign to keep the rats at bay, the question remains: What about the millions of everyday New Yorkers stuck in the same sinking ship?