The New York Times Briefly Published Elon Musk’s Home Address
Elon Musk may not be a great neighbor. You can read all about it in a New York Times article detailing what it’s like to reside in West Lake Hills, Texas, near the world’s wealthiest man.
In a story describing issues with permits and ordinances at Musk’s property, the Times reveals various characteristics of the home, including its cost, size, and large and controversial fence. But the newspaper scrupulously avoids giving the address or even naming the street where Musk resides.
If you looked at the top of the article, though, you’d know exactly where Musk’s house is: The lead image included a superimposed rendering of an official document listing complaints about apparent zoning violations at Musk’s property — leading off with his home address.
The Times did not immediately respond to The Intercept’s request for comment, but, shortly after it was sent, the paper updated the lead image to remove the street address — replacing the text with a translucent background. While the original unredacted image is no longer affixed to the article, however, it presently remains live on the New York Times website.
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