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Unfortunately my apartment has a history of bed bugs. In August 2007 I was getting bit and attributed it to mosquitos because I was not aware of the bed bug epidemic in NYC. At that same time the apartment beneath me had been complaining of bed bugs bites but had not been exterminated. We were exterminated at the same time. I had a 3 treatment series. During this time I went absolutely insane, cleaning everything, keeping everything in plastic, all of the things I could possibly do.

In December 2007, they were back. The exterminator came again and the problem seemed to go away. Then in June 2008 I received 3 bites. At that time I disposed of my matress and bed frame and cleaned the perimeter of the apartment with boiling water. I have had no incidences until this month.

To my neighbor who has also complained, PLEASE call the landlord. The management company told me that no one else is complaining of the problem in the building and that I would have to cover 1/2 of the cost of the exterminator. They were supposed to contact me on Friday 8/14 and I have still heard nothing. The Super told me the apartment under me was exterminated as recent as 6 months ago. Call 311 and submit a complaint, I just did. This is a recurring problem in this building and the landlord needs to act now!

walls, as we have been there 1.5 years, with no problems and have not acquired any new furniture, etc that would introduce them into the apartment.