Leonardo Housing

Leonardo Housing is the apartment complex where Aaron lives. The complex is located in New York City. There are several buildings, and the residents have a sense of community on several levels. Aaron describes the events of Family Day in Chapter 4. He considers himself friends with several young people in the neighborhood until they discover Aaron is gay. One important point about the complex is that Me-Crazy throws Aaron through the door of his building, which causes a brain injury. In the days following that attack, the broken door serves as a symbol of the violence. After Aaron loses his ability to form short-term memories, the complex receives some updates that confuse Aaron in the months afterward.

Joey Rosa Housing

Joey Rosa Housing is an apartment complex very near the Leonardo Housing complex. Joey Rosa seems marginally nicer than the Leonardo complex. Thomas lives there with his...