I realized before Christmas (2020) that I have bud bugs. I went searching because a neighbor had decided to move out and told me it was because he had bed bugs. He also told me that the problem has been in the building since 2019. I don't know why the LL didn't inform me then since I could have had my apartment inspected and sealed against them before getting them. Apparently, a few apartments got them over the course of at least a year. Is the LL required to notify tenants of this?
I am at high risk for Covid-19, though not a senior citizen or front line worker. As much as I want to have exterminators treat my apartment, I am not willing to risk my health. I may be able to get the vaccine as early as April 2021. I would like to do everything I can to get rid of them on my own (or at least keep them from multiplying and spreading) an have the apartment treated once I get the vaccine. Do I have the right to wait until then?
I do not allow anyone into my apartment at this time and I limit leaving the apartment to only necessary errands. Can you point me to any NYC or NYS rules, codes and/or regulations that would help me sort this out?
Thank you.