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Ned,

Brownstoner you are not…

it has been there for at least 2 years if not more, also notice multiple surveillance cameras on each side.

I had to look up Boo Radley. Turns out he’s a character in To Kill a Mockingbird. I guess that old classic wasn’t on my teachers’ curriculum in grade school.
For those of us who like to learn something new every day, here is a little blurb from SparkNotes:
Arthur “Boo” Radley – A recluse who never sets foot outside his house, Boo dominates the imaginations of Jem, Scout, and Dill. He is a powerful symbol of goodness swathed in an initial shroud of creepiness, leaving little presents for Scout and Jem and emerging at an opportune moment to save the children. An intelligent child emotionally damaged by his cruel father, Boo provides an example of the threat that evil poses to innocence and goodness. He is one of the novel’s “mockingbirds,” a good person injured by the evil of mankind.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/terms/char_4.html

There was a rather nice and interesting looking house here before this one went up. Probably from around 1900. I wonder if I have a photograph of it somewhere.

Across the street are some fine examples of what Voorhies Avenue looked like when it was Millionaires Row.

No, we’re not. Thanks for noticing.

It looks a lot older than 2 years. I, personally, like the little balcony/terrace thing (under the satellite dishes). Surveillance cameras, huh? I wonder what’s really in this building. Who wants to knock on Boo Radley’s door?

the house has been there for about 4 years now. i happen to know the owners personally since i live on the block. very nice people and the interior of the house is breathtaking.