Could be an Opossum, I suppose.
Oposums are nocturnal, and like meat (carnivors)
Squirrels nest with nuts (Herbavores)
Raccoons have invaded urban areas (omnivores)
Or possibly rats (omnivores)
The best tale-tell is by fecal droppings
An acquaintance of mine had similar circumstance in Texas,
and found the problem was 'roof rats'.
If so, it's exterminator time...
IIRC, she lives in Queens.
I’ve lived rural in WV now for 17 years and although I’ve seen plenty as road kill, I tell ya I’ve seen more ‘possum in the wild in Queens than I’ve seen here in WV.
EinNYC...Pls excuse the sentence composition. I’m not as sharp after sundown.
Q. Why did the chicken cross the road?
A. To prove to the ‘possum it could be done.