{"id":17236,"date":"2016-11-02T17:55:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T21:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=17236"},"modified":"2019-01-29T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T19:50:13","slug":"new-york-habitat-apartments-iconic-film-locations-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/02\/new-york-habitat-apartments-iconic-film-locations-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Habitat Apartments Near Iconic Film Locations in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Woody Allen\u2019s films include iconic shots of NYC (Production Co: Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions. Dir. W. Allen (Manhattan (1979))<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Filmmakers<\/strong> have flocked to the Big Apple<\/strong> since the early days of cinema<\/strong>, drawn by its edgy energy and backdrops that range from skyscrapers, to Fifth Avenue mansions, to gritty downtown back alleys. Streets lined with movie trailers and production crews are an everyday sight here, and cinema buffs can also find bus and walking tours of famous film and TV locations.<\/p>\n

Speaking of locations, New York Habitat has an expansive inventory of classic NYC apartments right by some of the city\u2019s most iconic film and TV locations. Read on to hear about some of our favorite films, each depicting a different version of the city, and our apartment picks near each location\u2014 because New York apartments are as diverse as the city\u2019s people and neighborhoods. Get ready to explore New York while living among a bit of cinematic<\/strong> nostalgia.<\/p>\n

1. Taxi Driver<\/em> \u2013 13th Street, East Village, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin Scorsese<\/strong>\u2019s film Taxi Driver<\/em> (1976) is considered by many to be one of the greatest movies of all time. In the film, Oscar nominee Robert De Niro<\/strong> is a taxi driver prowling the gritty streets of 1970s New York City. The Variety Theatre<\/strong> on 3rd Avenue in the East Village<\/a> is the setting for De Niro\u2019s first date with Jodie Foster<\/strong> in the film.<\/p>\n

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Have a bird\u2019s eye view over the East Village from this rooftop deck. (Photo credit: Matthew Hurst)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This two-bedroom apartment share<\/a> is located amidst the charming streets of the East Village, where you can still find quirky local shops, vintage stores, and ethnic eateries. When you rent a room here, you\u2019ll have a bird\u2019s-eye view of the neighborhood from the 800 square foot private rooftop terrace<\/strong>. You\u2019ll feel immersed in an

West Village<\/a> is home to some of the chicest bars and boutiques, cobblestone roads, and tree-lined streets. Carrie Bradshaw, the main character on Sex and the City<\/strong><\/em>, lived in a classic brownstone here in the heart of the West Village.<\/p>\n

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Live on the same street as Carrie Bradshaw in this one-bedroom apartment in the West Village.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Sex and the City<\/em> gal pals were lovable-yet-flawed characters who collectively experienced the many messy permutations of modern-day urban romance. You can imagine yourself as one of them while sitting by the bedroom window in this furnished one-bedroom apartment in the West Village <\/a>that overlooks the gardens between buildings that are typical of this area.<\/p>\n

With modern and stylish decor and stunning wall art, the apartment captures the artsy and stylish essence of the West Village perfectly. Sleek white cabinetry, kitchen amenities like a coffeemaker, toaster, and microwave, and a dining table for four provide the perfect excuse to invite your friends over for the latest gossip, just like Carrie and her pals. With an extra sofa bed, there\u2019s always room for one more. Speaking of room, we\u2019re sure Carrie would approve of the closet space in this tr\u00e8s chic<\/em> apartment, located on the very same street she lived on in the show! Check out our NYC shopping guide to fill that closet with clothes from designers or thrift shops in the surrounding area<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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"Sex and the City" was shot on the streets of the West Village in Manhattan. (Home Box Office (HBO), Sex and the City Productions)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Take a walk in the neighborhood and you can\u2019t help but end up at Magnolia Bakery. The bakery was made famous by the series, but was already known by neighborhood locals as the sweetest of sweet shops around.<\/p>\n

3. Girls<\/em> \u2013 Greenpoint, Brooklyn<\/strong><\/p>\n

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HBO\u2019s hit \u201cGirls\u201d was filmed in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. (Photo credit: \u00a9 The City of New York, WNYC Transmitter Park B385)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Apartment seekers with a more modest budget might opt for apartments in the borough of Brooklyn. HBO\u2019s latest hit Girls<\/strong><\/em>, created by and starring Lena Dunham, shows Brooklyn\u2019s Greenpoint neighborhood as it is today in the 21st century (all the Greenpoint locations are authentic and not fictional). The series is praised for revealing the uncertainties and contradictions produced by the independence of many contemporary young women living in NYC.<\/p>\n

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Share this light-filled Greenpoint apartment loft with a friend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

While Sex and the City<\/em>\u2019s Carrie and friends had established careers that could afford them a luxe lifestyle, for the younger generation, a shared flat in Brooklyn<\/strong> is more in keeping with the reality of living in New York City. This two-bedroom furnished apartment in Greenpoint<\/a> has to be the coolest place for a couple of friends to share, and is located practically around the corner from Hannah\u2019s India Street apartment in the show!<\/p>\n

This loft-style furnished apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light to showcase all the great artwork. The open kitchen with stainless steel appliances is perfect for entertaining friends at your hip new NYC pad. The split-level loft space allows for separation of the bedroom area from the home office, great for finishing up some work at home. The second bedroom has a trundle bed for convertible sleeping arrangements, closet space, and a wall unit for added storage. The sleek modern bathroom with glass-enclosed tub\/shower and convenient laundry washer\/dryer in the apartment will also be a favorite of millennials. And for all the Girls<\/em> fans out there, the famous Cafe Grumpy<\/strong> from the series will be your real-life neighborhood coffee stop. Afterwards, venture out and try some of the other great coffee spots from our top 10 list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Ghostbusters<\/em> \u2013 (The Ghostbusters firehouse: North Moore Street, New York)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ghostbusters mania takes Manhattan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

TriBeCa is renowned for its spectacular architecture, world-famous restaurants and arts community. But who can forget the famous firehouse in Ghostbusters<\/strong><\/em> from which Dan Aykroyd<\/strong> and friends ran their paranormal investigation and elimination service, located on North Moore street in Tribeca? Tourists still flock to get a picture in front of this famous film site.<\/p>\n

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Tribeca\u2019s most famous firehouse.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This alcove studio in Tribeca<\/a> is located in a duplex loftperfect for the artsy cinema buff. Filled with art, sculpture, and quirky accents, it\u2019s a little piece of the NYC art scene. Catch up on your movie watching on the comfy sleigh bed\/couch in the living room, which also has a flat-screen TV and sound system worthy of any movie theater. The mod kitchen with electric stovetop and dining area is perfect for cooking up some movie snacks to share with friends. The loft bedroom allows for privacy and separation from the living area. Many famous actors live in these classic Tribeca area lofts<\/a>, famous for their architecture and depicted in films like Ghost<\/strong><\/em> (starring Patrick Swayze<\/strong> and Demi Moore<\/strong>) and the Richard Gere\/Diane Lane<\/strong> film Unfaithful<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

5. Birdman<\/em>: St James Theatre \u2013 West 43rd Street, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Michael Keaton filming "Birdman" on the streets of Midtown West. (Photo credit: Mr. Keaton on set of \u201cBirdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance.\u201d Fox Searchlight Pictures)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Birdman<\/strong> is the story of Riggan Thomson (played by Michael Keaton<\/strong>), a faded Hollywood actor best known for playing the superhero Birdman, as he struggles to mount a Broadway<\/strong> production. The lights of Broadway<\/a> mesmerize tourists and aspiring actors who come to NYC with the dream of being on a Broadway stage. For the rest of us, a night out at the St. James Theater<\/strong> (depicted in the movie) will suffice. The Theater District is always buzzing with excitement, theater-goers, and great prix fixe theater menus!<\/p>\n

Why not live your Broadway dream and rent a room in this duplex apartment share in the Clinton\/Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/a> section of Midtown West<\/a>, right near all the Broadway action? With a private room and bathroom on the top floor of a duplex apartment with its own separate entrance, it will feel like you have the place to yourself! Decorated with paintings of NYC to immerse you in your surroundings, the bedroom features hardwood floors, a queen-size bed, and a TV to catch all the latest flicks. The mini fridge in the room lets you keep snacks on hand, while the full shared kitchen downstairs has a dishwasher, a microwave, a full-size refrigerator, and a stove\/oven. The high-rise elevator building has the convenience of laundry facilities right in the building.<\/p>\n

6. Manhattan<\/em> \u2013 Riverview Terrace, Sutton Square, 59th Street, Empire Diner, Tenth Avenue and Chelsea, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Empire Diner was featured in Woody Allen\u2019s film \u201cManhattan\u201d.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bronx-born director Woody Allen<\/strong>\u2019s film Manhattan<\/strong><\/em> has been described as a love letter to New York. Allen portrays his characters as New Yorkers doing the day-to-day things typical New Yorkers do: sitting in the park, ordering take-out, catching an artsy movie, taking cab rides, and visiting museums. His films always include iconic NYC landmarks, such as in the scene where the characters talk until sunrise with the Queensboro Bridge in the backdrop. The film also features famous eateries New Yorkers know and love like the Empire Diner<\/strong> in Chelsea.<\/p>\n

This two-bedroom apartment share<\/a> in Chelsea<\/a> is situated in a classic pre-war walk-up full of New York character, from its exposed brick wall in the living room to its unbelievable view of the Empire State Building<\/a>! Have a movie night in the living room with a flat-screen TV and plenty of seating. The black-and-white checkered floor tiles in the kitchen and bathroom are reminiscent of old New York, while the bedroom is peaceful with a queen bed and view over the back garden area (hard to find in NYC!). While New York is full of great takeout food, NYC apartment kitchens are notoriously small, so you may want to take advantage of the fully-equipped kitchen and prepare some meals right at home.<\/p>\n

From Chelsea Market,<\/strong> to the High Line, to the Hudson River<\/strong>, Chelsea is filled with quintessential NYC spots<\/a>, many of which you\u2019ll probably recognize from the movies. Keep an eye out for famous directors and actors too, who are often spotted out and about in the streets of New York or strolling through Central Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Movie and film buffs will agree: New York City is the place to be! Pick your favorite film location and then check our website to find the perfect furnished apartment<\/a> for your stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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