While each of us is able to make our own house a home, our neighborhood helps to make our homes feel connected. That’s because of the neighbors that make up our neighborhoods. Neighbors bring out the best of humanity.

Unlike friends, we don’t choose our neighbors. And unlike family, our neighbors can come from completely different walks of life. But still, our neighbors can become like our family and friends.

Having happy neighbors shows that humanity is capable of getting along with others and that we share a common goal of making our communities happy and safe places. But sometimes we have neighbors who make the neighborhood extra… well let’s just say “special.” At the very least these neighbors make sure the neighborhood isn’t boring.

Here are 75 neighbors who make the neighborhood more interesting: