'Spider-Man Way' Street Renaming Honors Superhero's Queens Roots

Spider-Man first appeared in comic books in 1962.

By David Luces, Patch Staff

Oct 13, 2026 2:44 PM EDT

QUEENS, NY — Community members, elected officials and Spider-Man fans unveiled "Spider-Man Way" at the intersection of Ingram Street and Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills on Monday.

Spider-Man first appeared in comic books in 1962 where we learned Peter Parker lived in Forest Hills.

Marvel executive Nick Lowe and the nephew and godson of Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, Mark "Zen" Ditko, attended the ceremony.

It was a privilege unveiling a street co-naming in honor of a hero that has saved as many lives in the comic books as he has changed lives beyond them. Spider-Man is more than an alias for Peter Parker or a superhero for the people of New York City. His character, both literally and figuratively, has been a vessel for the values of bravery and humility, and an enduring inspiration for generations of comic book fans. Thank you, @lynn4nyc, for your leadership in making this happen.— Speaker Julie Menin (@SpeakerMenin) October 13, 2026

The co-naming ceremony took place just steps away from 20 Ingram St., the home address of Peter Parker, revealed in a comic book in 1989.

Council Member Lynn Schulman, introduced the co-naming legislation in the City Council after advocacy from Assemblymember Sam Berge.

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