Won't you be my neighbor

In our building we know the other 4 LDS couples and Gary. Gary is an older gentleman who has lived here for over 20 years. He shares two of his papers with us every day (after taking out the sports sections). I expect them at 12 and 2. He has a girlfriend who sometimes comes to visit. He prays for the 49'ers. He walks around in short shorts and a see-through white tee shirt. Great guy.

Recently, I have wanted to branch out and be friends with more neighbors. Specifically the guy across the hall. He lives alone and according to building gossip, recently ended a serious relationship. We have had a few random and slightly awkward encounters in the hallway, but I know that if we really met, we would be friends.

So the other night when coming back from Target (date night), Cody and I saw a wreck on the side of the freeway involving a car that looked EXACTLY like aforementioned neighbor's. Being the good neighbor that I am trying to be, I was very worried that it could be him. After checking the parking lot at our building, and listening for him to come home, I am very happy to say our neighbor is safe and sound, and so is his car.

The next step: becoming friends. Suggestions on how to do this? I guess the first step will be to listen to my husband and stop listening to his conversations through the wall.