Visit the Original Ghostbusters Movie Firehouse in New York City
October 2025
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Ghostbusters Firehouse New York City
If you are a fan of the classic Ghostbusters movies, then visiting the original Ghostbusters Firehouse in New York City is a place you must visit. This firehouse is officially known as Hook & Ladder Company 8 and is a working FDNY firehouse located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan and was the exterior filming location for the Ghostbusters headquarters in the 1984 and 1989 film.
You will instantly recognize the iconic red doors and “Ghostbusters” logo displayed on the sidewalk out front and the Ghostbusters sign above the doors. Of course, the interior scenes were filmed elsewhere but you can still take photos of the outside and create a memorable stop for any movie lover.
Address: 14 North Moore Street, New York City
Hours: This is an active FDNY station so at times they may be rushing to a call, or the doors may be closed limiting access to view inside. When the firemen are there, they do try and open their doors for you to see inside. You are free to walk to this building at any time of the day.
Interior Ghostbusters Firehouse
We were lucky enough to visit when a couple of the firemen were onsite with the doors open. They would answer any questions they could, had a few firehouse memorabilia on display and were selling t-shirs, sweatshirts, and patches with the Ghostbusters FDNY logo. Some bloggers report they only accept cash for the items they sell.
New York Public Library ghost encounter
The New York Public Library was the location of the original Ghostbusters movie (1984) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). In the original movie, the film opens inside the library’s famous marble halls at the Stephen A Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue, where a librarian experiences ghostly activity among the stack of books. Later the Ghostbusters team investigates the disturbances and encounters their first supernatural entity the “Library Ghost”.
Although the iconic stone lions, “Patience” and “Fortitude,” do not come alive outside of movie magic, they still provide a memorable photo opportunity.
Address: Fifth Avenue and 42dn Street, New York
Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 8pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm
Hotels near Hook & Ladder 8 Firehouse
Looking for a place to stay while visiting New York City Tribeca? I often use booking.com to book hotels when we travel. It is super easy to use, and you can earn discounts the more you book hotel stays with them. Here is a list of recommended hotels near this firehouse.
Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel - offers a restaurant and bar and is near trendy shopping areas.
Soho Grand Hotel - this luxury hotel is near art galleries, shopping, and restaurants. Each room offers beautiful city views, and the hotel offers a Grand Bar and Lounge.
The Dominick Hotel - this hotel offers luxurious rooms with city or river views. Enjoy a spa, pool, restaurant, fitness center, bar, terrace, and yoga and fitness classes.
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Who ya gonna call?
Definitely the Ghostbusters! Visiting the iconic Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse in New York City is a nostalgic experience that helps bring the movie to life. Standing outside the firehouse doors created a sense of connection to the film that I wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else. Snap a photo and chat with the firemen for such a fun day.
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