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New Owner of Spider-Man’s Fictional Home Receives Fan Letters

8/11/2026

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Jack Shi, 64, bought 20 Ingram St, Forest Hills, and now receives fan letters because visitors treat it as Spider-Man’s house.
Shi said he was unaware of the comic connection when he purchased the property.
Mail and visitors have surged since Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiered on July 31, 2026.
Shi says he feels a responsibility to honor Spider-Man’s American spirit and permits photos of the house.

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Story summary

Jack Shi, 64, bought 20 Ingram St, Forest Hills, and now receives fan letters because visitors treat it as Spider-Man’s house.
Shi said he was unaware of the comic connection when he purchased the property.
Mail and visitors have surged since Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiered on July 31, 2026.
Shi says he feels a responsibility to honor Spider-Man’s American spirit and permits photos of the house.