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Before you unpack, fill all cracks with copper or brass wool and caulk everything --I like silicone best because you can pull it off and redo it. The pipes, gas line to the stove, baseboards at the floor, just keep caulking. I wouldn't blame you if you put poison in cracks first. If you can figure out how, use a hit glue gun or thumbtacks to put the metal wool at the bottom of you entrance door. Never leave food out, including pet food. Know that these exist. https://www.walmart.com/ip/3-PACK-Mouse-Trap-Bucket-5-Gallon-Bucket-Lid-Mouse-Rat-Trap-Automatic-Reset-Flip-Slide-Mouse-Trap-Humane-Mouse-Rat-Traps-Indoor-Outdoor-Use-Reusable/19082058798. I am a landlord of a sf and one time had a tenent who left take-out containers all over for his dog. It cost me $3000 to get rid of all the rats he let in, then let breed I do not blame your landlord; if one or more of the tenents in the building is a slob about food, the pests will return. However, with work, you might be able to keep your place as pest free as feasible in NY.