The neon-soaked streets of Night City have always been my playground, but nothing prepared me for the emotional rollercoaster that came with knowing Judy Alvarez. I first met her back in 2025 when Evelyn Parker introduced us during preparations for the infamous Relic Heist. There was something about Judy's fierce intelligence and guarded demeanor that instantly drew me in – a kindred spirit amidst the chaos of this concrete jungle.

After weeks of dancing around each other through messages and brief encounters, I decided to track down where this mysterious braindance editor actually called home. Let me tell you, finding Judy's apartment wasn't exactly straightforward – but then again, what is in Night City?

Finding Judy's Sanctuary

Her apartment sits on the second floor of a weathered blue building in Northside, Watson. It's tucked away west of the Charter Street Data Term, almost like she deliberately chose a spot that wouldn't draw attention. The first time I went looking for it, I walked right past the building twice before realizing my mistake. Talk about hiding in plain sight!

When I finally found the right building, I pushed through the graffiti-covered door and climbed the stairs to the second floor. The hallway stretched before me, dim lighting casting long shadows against peeling wallpaper. Her apartment sits at the very end – because of course it does. Judy's never been one to make things easy.

The first few times I showed up, I'd press the ringer on the right side of her door and wait, heart pounding stupidly in my chest. Sometimes she'd answer, that familiar voice crackling through the intercom with a mix of surprise and guarded welcome. Other times... nothing but silence. Judy's got her own rhythm, and I've learned you can't force your way into her world.

On the days she did let me in, I'd find myself stepping into a space that reflected her perfectly – organized chaos with splashes of artistic brilliance. And let me tell you, if you ever get the chance to check out the roof of her building, do it. The vista of Night City from up there? Absolutely breathtaking. Something about seeing this monstrous city from that vantage point makes you feel both insignificant and powerful all at once.

More Than Just an Apartment

What I didn't expect was how Judy's apartment would become entangled with one of the most heartbreaking chapters of my time in Night City. After we rescued Evelyn Parker from that nightmare XBD studio run by the Scavengers, Judy opened her home to her. I still remember the weight in the air during those days, watching Judy care for her friend with such tenderness.

But Night City has a way of crushing even the strongest souls. During the "Both Sides, Now" quest, Evelyn made a choice that left both Judy and me reeling. Some nights, I still wake up thinking about it, wondering if we could have done more.

Little Details, Big Personality

What I love most about visiting Judy's apartment are all the little touches that tell her story. There's a complete Bushido collection in her computer room that speaks to her appreciation for the classics. Her diving gear sits in one corner – a hint at passions that extend beyond the digital realm. And that Perilous Futur poster? Every time I see it, Johnny has something snarky to say, which, honestly, I've grown to find oddly comforting.

It wasn't until the "Pyramid Song" side quest that her apartment truly became accessible to me. That quest... it changed things between us. But that's the thing about Judy – she doesn't let just anyone into her life. For those playing the game of Night City as a female V, there's potential for romance with Judy. As for me... well, some stories are better left for another time.

A Reflection of Night City's Soul

In a city built on superficial glamour and violent ambition, Judy's apartment stands as something authentic. It's not flashy or excessive – it's real, lived-in, and tells the story of someone trying to carve out meaning in a place designed to strip it away.

I've spent countless hours in Night City's most exclusive clubs, corporate penthouses, and underground hideouts, but there's something about sitting on Judy's worn couch, listening to her talk about her latest braindance project that feels more genuine than anything else this city has to offer.

As 2026 rolls on and Night City continues its endless cycle of destruction and reinvention, I find myself returning to that blue building in Northside more often than I'd like to admit. Sometimes to see Judy, sometimes just to remind myself that even in this neon nightmare, real connections are possible.

And isn't that what we're all looking for in the end? A genuine connection in a world built on lies and digital fantasies?

If you're wandering the streets of Night City and find yourself near Charter Street, look west for that blue building. Judy might not always answer when you ring, but when she does... well, that's when the real Night City story begins.