Nobody's home

I rarely see my neighbors.

I've lived on North Queen for a year now, but the only people I've met are those in my building and a nice guy who's backyard is near my alley parking space.

What gives?

Indeed, people do live on my block. Curtains flutter. Green plants grow on window sills. Trash appears on the curb once a week.

When I do see people they are usually running in or out of their apartments. I guess I do that, too.