WRONG HOUSE

WRONG HOUSE

Have You Seen This Couple?

Demystifying—and diversifying—development in New York City through two curious architectural figures.

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Wrong House
Mar 19, 2026
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By Daphne Lundi

They go on long meandering walks through New York City. Once you see them, you can’t unsee them: Jacques and Claudette. They’re probably in their 50s. He’s bald, wearing a light blue dress shirt, khaki pants, and brown loafers. She’s wearing hoop earrings, a pink T-shirt, and bootcut jeans. They would not seem out of place in Canarsie, or…

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