It could be all the media attention, but an 11-month-old kitten trapped in a New York City wall Thursday wasn't willing to come out even for fresh fish.

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A team of animal-care volunteers and Emergency Service Unit police officers, using a spy camera attached to a plumber's snake head, caught a glimpse of the frightened cat named Molly on Wednesday.

The cat is in a brickwork maze after slipping through a hole in the space between two 19th century buildings, one of which is a gourmet deli where she lives, WCBS-TV reported.

Mike Pastore of Animal Care and Control told the New York Post the cat looked fine when spotted with the high-tech rescue gear.

"She's not cramped. Her whiskers and eyes lit up. At least we know she can reach us (but) I think she's a little scared now," Pastore said.

A cage-trap baited with her favorite food has been placed near a small opening in the wall.

Pastore said it would be easiest to knock a hole in the wall, but the building has special landmark status.