A Street in New York Named After Spider-Man; Peter Parker's Neighborhood Pays Tribute to the Marvel Hero

The Forest Hills neighborhood in the Queens district of New York honored Spider-Man by installing an honorary sign reading 'Spider-Man Way'. The sign is near the fictional address of Peter Parker's house, a location that for decades has been part of the history of

The Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York, honored Spider-Man with a Spider-Man Way plaque. This sign is located near the imaginary address of Peter Parker's house; A place that has been a part of Marvel comics history for decades.

New York has always been an important character in superhero stories, but few heroes are as tied to a specific neighborhood as Spider-Man. Although Peter Parker travels almost all over New York City in his adventures, his fictional roots go back to the Forest Hills neighborhood in Queens; A communication that has now become more official with the installation of a permanent sign on the street.

On Monday, October 12, 2026, local officials, Marvel representatives and fans gathered at the intersection of Ingram and Ascan Avenues to unveil the Spider-Man Way sign. This naming does not mean a complete change of the name of the street, but it is considered an honorary title for a part of Ingram Street; However, the sign clearly reminds of the historical connection of this neighborhood with one of the most popular heroes of the comic world.

Peter Parker's fictional home in Spider-Man stories is known as 20 Ingram Street. This address has gradually become one of the famous details of Marvel's fictional universe, and fans are curious to see if they can find traces of their beloved hero in the real world. The street naming ceremony was initiated by Lynn Schulman, a member of the New York City Council, and followed by Sam Berger, a representative of the New York State Assembly. Among those present at the ceremony were Nick Lowe, the editor of Spider-Man comics at Marvel, and Mark "Zen" Ditko, the nephew and spiritual adoptive son of Steve Ditko, one of the creators of the character.

Speaking to ABC7 about Spider-Man's enduring popularity, Lowe said:

It's magical that this character, created in 1962, still means something to people.

Referring to the presence of children at the event, he emphasized that Spider-Man is still attractive to new generations after more than six decades. Spider-Man was first introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962; A character whose creation is attributed to Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. A few issues later, in the seventh issue of The Amazing Spider-Man, published in December 1963, it was revealed that Peter Parker lives in the Forest Hills neighborhood.

However, his exact home address was revealed decades later. In 1989, clues about Peter's whereabouts appeared in comic issues; First, a change of address form pointed to Ingram Street, and then in the next issue, the words "20 Ingram" were seen. Sharp readers were able to identify the intended address by putting these signs together; An address that also existed in the real world. The house located at 20 Ingram Street is a private property and its owner is called Jack Shi. Over the years, this house has become a place of interest for fans who visit it to see the place attributed to Peter Parker's house. When describing Spider-Man, Shi considered him a kind, brave and lovable hero.

The story of this house has another interesting fact: a family with the last name Parker had lived at this address for more than three decades; That was before this place became a destination for comic book fans. According to local reports, the members of this family did not know about this interesting coincidence for a long time. The existence of Osborne's name in the address of a nearby house also reminded comic fans of another well-known name in the world of Spider-Man.

This naming was done at a time when the series of Spider-Man movies are still in the audience's attention. Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker was released on July 31, 2026. The film was directed by Dustin Daniel Kirton and follows the story of Peter, who lives in a world where no one remembers him and he must fight crime alone. Zendaya, Siddi Cink and Mark Ruffalo are also among the actors of this film.

For fans, the new Spider-Man Way board offers a chance to take a photo in a corner of New York with a direct link to comic book history. This painting is not only a tribute to a popular character, but also an example of how popular culture is connected with the identity of neighborhoods and real places.