From EssentiallySports · Kamran Ahmad · · 1m 10s
Shilo Sanders: New York Rats Problem
Shilo Sanders says New York’s rat problem makes living there impossible after $12,000 rent shock.
In brief
Shilo Sanders says New York’s rat problem makes living there impossible after $12,000 rent shock. Shilo Sanders, Deion Sanders’ son, says New York’s rat problem and high rent make living there impossible after seeing three rats in days. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Shilo Sanders' New York Complaint
Shilo Sanders says New York’s rat problem makes living there impossible after seeing three rats in days.
“I love New York. I’ve had a great time out here, but every place I go into, it’s rats, bro”
Rat Encounter Video
Shilo Sanders walked out of a restaurant after spotting a rat inside and said he had to leave immediately.
“Oh, you got it? Oh, all right, they got it, bro”
Previous Rent Complaint
Shilo Sanders said $12,000 monthly rent wouldn’t get him an apartment worth the price in New York.
“My biggest thing about New York, bro, is the square footage for the price”
New York Housing Market
New York’s median rent reached $3,785 in Q3 2026, up 4.5% from last year, with Manhattan at $5,375.
Florida Property Search
Shilo Sanders viewed Miami and Fort Lauderdale rentals priced above $10,000 monthly but found them too expensive.
Rat Complaints Decline
New York City reported a 20.6% drop in rat complaints from 25,230 to 20,025 between December 2024 and November 2025.
The short version
Shilo Sanders, Deion Sanders’ son, says New York’s rat problem and high rent make living there impossible after seeing three rats in days.
