- "I know you sneak out of this house every night."
- ―May Parker to Peter Parker[src]
The Parker Residence were apartments that served as a home to May and Peter Parker.
History[]
Original Apartment[]
One month after the Attack in Lagos, Peter Parker was preparing to leave his home as May Parker was seeing the news about the Bombing of the Vienna International Centre. Peter saw his aunt May worried and tells her to relax.[2]
Recruiting Spider-Man[]
Peter Parker arrives at the Parker Residence
Upon returning home from school, Peter Parker spotted a strange car parked outside and asked May Parker about it before seeing Tony Stark talking with May. Peter became confused when Stark told May that Stark Industries planned to give him a sizable grant, claiming that Peter had signed up for it in the past. Stark then privately talked to Peter in his room, showing him footage of him, wearing Spider-Man Suit and stopping a car crash.
Tony Stark shows Peter Parker online footage of him
Peter claimed that the video was just a fake and denied being Spider-Man; however, Stark found his suit and blew his cover. Peter had no choice but to confess that he was Spider-Man, so Stark invited him to come to Germany to confront Captain America. Stark then decided to tell May about Peter's "field trip"; however, he used his Web-Shooters to bind Stark's hand to the doorknob, pleading with him to keep the truth from May.[3]
Peter Parker discovers Spider-Signal
As the Battle at Leipzig-Halle Airport was ended, Peter was brought home by Stark and Happy Hogan and Stark even allowed him to keep the suit he created. May gave Peter an ice bag for his black eye which he had gained when Captain America had struck him hard across the face during the battle. When May asked Parker who had injured him, he told her about a Brooklyn man named "Steve" and his huge friend. When May had exited the room, Peter continued to inspect his new Web-Shooters and discovered Spider-Signal, as well as other upgrades implemented by Stark.[4] Within the next two months, May and Peter relocated to a new apartment.[5]
Second Apartment[]
Found by Ned Leeds[]
Peter Parker sneaking back inside his bedroom
Following the Robbery of the Queens Community Bank, Spider-Man had returned to the Parker Residence where he was witnessed by Ned Leeds. Peter Parker desperately attempted to insist that he was not the Spider-Man, although Leeds had clearly figured it all out already. Peter then took off the suit and tried to convince Leeds that he got it all wrong, but they were interrupted by May Parker.
Peter Parker tells Ned Leeds to keep his secret
May told Peter that would be eating at the restaurant and invited Leeds; however, Peter insisted that Leeds could not stay. Peter convinced Leeds to keep it a secret from May, not wanting to cause any more distress onto his aunt, which Leeds reluctantly agreed to before leaving while still asking Peter questions about being Spider-Man.[5]
Search for Vulture[]
Peter Parker hunts down the Vulture's actions
Returned home, Peter Parker resumed his hunt for Vulture as he spoke with Karen. Parker asked if Karen could help him identify the criminals he encountered under the bridge, as she revealed that she had access to the footage through the Baby Monitor Protocol. Parker then watched the footage, seeing Jackson Brice and Herman Schultz as they threatened Aaron Davis before Spider-Man had stepped in.[5]
Losing Spider-Man Suit[]
Peter and May Parker talk to each other
Getting home, Peter Parker found May Parker frustrated and worried for him, as she explained how she had been calling everywhere for Pete's whereabouts. Noting how she knew he left the hotel room in Washington, D.C. and snuck out their home each night, May demanded answers. Peter explained that he had lost the Stark Industries' internship, claiming that he had managed to screw everything up. May believed his story and simply comforted Peter, while he apologized for getting her so worried about him.[5]
Homecoming Dance[]
Peter Parker gets ready for homecoming
As Liz Toomes agreed to go dancing with him, Peter Parker hurriedly returned home and immediately asked May Parker for her assistance to get ready for the homecoming dance. May helped him with clothes and also assisted Peter in learning how to dance. Peter also wrapped up a flower corsage which he had intended to give to Toomes as a gift.[5]
Awkward Revelation[]
May Parker figures out Spider-Man's identity
Once Peter Parker returned home, he discovered that Tony Stark had returned his second Spider-Man Suit. Excited, Parker put on the suit again; however, May Parker saw him putting on the suit, watching in Peter's doorway as he had pulled off his mask and then loudly cursing as she questioned what was going on, much to Peter's utter shock and horror.[5]
Snap[]
- "When I blipped back to my apartment, the family there was very confused. The wife thought I was a mistress, the grandma thought I was a ghost. It was really a mess."
- ―May Parker[src]
In 2018, May Parker was at home in her apartment when the Snap occurred. The apartment was left vacant. Five years later, the Blip happened causing Parker to be restored to life in her old apartment. However, her appearance shocked its current occupants, with the grandmother of the new family believing she was a ghost while the wife thought her to be a mistress.[6]
Third Apartment[]
Summer Vacation[]
Peter Parker packing for his trip
By 2024, May Parker and Peter Parker had taken up residence in a third apartment. Prior to a summer school trip to Europe, Peter went home to pack his stuff, choosing to leave his Spider-Man Suit behind so he could enjoy his trip without having to worry about responsibilities. However, May later packed his suit herself without his knowledge and put it in his suitcase.
May and Peter Parker speak with Happy Hogan
Returning to New York City, Peter met with May and Happy Hogan at home, asking them about their relationships. May and Hogan both awkwardly replied to Peter's questions, and while Hogan was confident about their relationships, May was not so sure. Peter then interrupted then and left home.[6]
Raided by Damage Control[]
Peter Parker and Michelle Jones arrive at the Residence
Soon after, Peter Parker returned to the apartment bringing Michelle Jones with him. They entered through Peter's bedroom window and as Peter got changed, May Parker ended her romantic relationship with Happy Hogan. When they both heard a noise come from Peter's bedroom, Hogan opened his door and saw him and Jones. After seeing that Peter was undressed, he stepped back, letting May come inside. She then rushed out, only to return to meet Jones.
Peter Parker learns WLGJ helicopters are outside the Residence
Peter then put a shirt on and led May into the living room and tried to explain what happened, as it wasn't what it looked like. As they talked, Jones closed the apartment door, as a neighbor tried to come inside to ask if the news was true. Peter demanded an explanation from May and Hogan regarding their relationship, but Jones interrupted them and pointed at the television which had the NY1 news on, broadcasting in live feed that WLGJ helicopters were positioned outside their apartment complex. Peter hurriedly closed the blinds using his Web-Shooters, only to open one to show May what was happening.
The Residence is raided by Damage Control
One night, United States Department of Damage Control agents came to the apartment and took pictures of Peter's belongings related to Stark Industries as part of their investigation. The agents, led by Agent P. Cleary, then ordered for Peter's arrest. May told them that he had the Fourth Amendment, but they still handcuffed him and took him out of the apartment.[7]
Meeting with Matt Murdock[]
Matt Murdock at the Parker Residence
The next day, defense lawyer Matt Murdock visited the apartment and met Peter Parker, May Parker, and Happy Hogan to inform them that while he cleared Peter of all charges of murder in the death of Mysterio, the situation would get much worse. Murdock also warned Hogan about the federal investigation into missing Stark Industries technology.
Matt Murdock catches a pro-Mysterio supporter's brick
As they were talking, a pro-Mysterio demonstrator threw a brick at the apartment, crashing through a window. However, Murdock sensed it and caught the brick without looking, much to Peter's shock.[7]
Moving Out[]
- "We’re going to need a safer place to live."
- ―May Parker[src]
May Parker decided it would be safer to leave their apartment and told Peter Parker to gather his belongings as they were leaving to stay at Happy Hogan's Condominium. Later, following May's death, Peter returned to the apartment a final time to retrieve all of his belongings from his bedroom and moved into a cheap apartment.[7]
Appearances[]
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Trivia[]
- According to May Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming, their second apartment was located six blocks away from Delmar's Deli-Grocery shop. When Ned Leeds and Peter Parker were walking to school, Delmar's is seen to be situated on the corner of 21st Street, placing their apartment on 15th Street.
