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Fdny Ladder 8

4.5 (78 reviews)
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Austin B.

Short and sweet review for this amazing little piece of movie history! The iconic fire department from the Ghostbusters series is very easy to locate and seems like it is so fake because of how well kept and beautiful it is! It was decorated for the holidays and I was glad to finally be able to see one of my favorite pieces of movie locations in the flash! They have a few little Ghostbuster memorabilia and art pieces hanging around and you can stand and touch it while you take photos! It serves as a working fire department so I got to see a few firefighters looking out of the second floor window! Right on the corner it is very easy to see from the street. It does tend to get busy and there was quite a few other people taking photos while I was there. Nothing that you can spend more than 5 minutes looking at but it definitely is one of the coolest things if you are an avid movie lover of the series!

Timothy B.

For a person who loves Ghostbusters this was a great experience. It is free to visit. You can not go inside but the firefighters inside were friendly. Answered questions. I love seeing the actual places where some of my favorites moves were shot

Tina C.

FDNY Hook and Ladder Company 8's exterior is famously used in the film franchise Ghostbusters. One word: WOW! It is a beautiful building of Beaux-Arts style firehouses constructed in 1903 as double-wide. However, in 1912 Varick Street was expanded to meet Seventh Avenue and NYC subway 1 train Franklin Street station was constructed underneath FDNY Hook & Ladder No. 8 was cut in half and became a one bay firehouse. It sits on Broadway and Hudson Street in TriBeCa. After the three year (2016 to 2018) renovation, it looks speculator. There are two large murals embedded on the ground in front of the firehouse. Left mural: a ghost is holding Halligan bar, a forcible entry tool used by firefighters with a fire hydrant and ladder. Right mural: a ghost is also holding a Halligan bar wearing a helmet with the number 8 with a fire hydrant and ladder and letters "FD" on the top and "NY" on the bottom of a shield. Inside I was able to catch a glimpse of a collectible wall full of Ghostbuster patches from all over the world, a mini model of Hook & Ladder No. 8, old phones bronzed, a plaque from Ghostbuster fans who donated money enabling a new sign which hangs year-round on the exterior. Ladder No. 8. Ladder 8 company is an actively functioning firehouse that serves the City of New York, particularly TriBeCa where visitors and fans can only enjoy the exterior view which is good enough for me as I was mesmerized and engrossed with nostalgia. I am so profoundly happy to finally visit and catch a glimpse of cinematic and New York cultural history where this legacy still resonate. I remember my childhood watching the 1984, 1989 films and the animated cartoon television series "The Real Ghostbusters," but seeing the firehouse in-person now looks exactly as is in films and the animated cartoon series. "Ghostbusters Day" is celebrated on the closest Saturday to June 8th in recognition of when the movie was released. https://youtu.be/r6HQY0406Eo?si=T41xl-FHZfGVl3mt Nota bene: Call Hook and Ladder Company 8 only if you have a genuine fire emergency.

Anisa S.

It's a super cute place to take a photo and very easy to find!! This isn't one of those places to explore or take photos with props which would be super cool However, as a cute stop and go. There are a couple of cute spots to eat and drink coffee around this location.

Sanjay G.

Growing up I adored the movie Ghostbusters and loved the characters, especially Bill Murray. To be honest I did not know that its HQ is right there, I was going to Tamarind Tribeca and saw this sign in Google Maps and I was like, I can have lunch later, first explore this. I'm glad I did. Fact: Hook & Ladder Company 8 is a fully functional firehouse, so respect their space and time. I can see their frustration when everyone asks the same questions. I just had a look, smiled, greeted them, and moved along. The 1903 Beaux-Arts building, home to the real-life Hook & Ladder Company 8, was used for the exterior scenes of the fictional firehouse where Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston set up their ghostbusting operations. Although the Ghostbusters logo sign might not hang from the front of the building like in the movie, it's still plainly recognizable today as the Ghostbusters firehouse. [the interior was shot in a Los Angeles studio] it also appeared in the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot. This building has been in service for over 100 years and is older than the Fire Department of New York. Due to the high volume of tourists and fans who come to the firehouse, a few themed updates have been made. The Ghostbusers logo has been painted on the front sidewalk, and the Ghostbusers and Ghostbuster 2 logo signage hangs inside. There's a subtle tribute to the movie, painted on the ground near the station house - a rendition of the Ghostbusters logo.

Glen N.

Please, no more reviews with the tagline "Who ya gonna call?" I'm going to call you an ambulance. Go for the photo op. It's much easier and safer than starting a fire. Most people just smile for the picture or do a peace sign. If your mom goes, have her put 14 hot dogs in her mouth like Slimer. It will remind her of college. Notes: 1. This set seen in three Ghostbusters movies and video game is also a LEGO set. 2. The building is older than the Fire Department. 3. Sg 3. The building used to be twice the size, but it was reduced when Varick Street was widened in 1903. Thanks, Roosevelt.

Carl N.

Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!! Beaux-Arts style firehouse from 1903, made famous as the HQ of the "Ghostbusters" in the 1984 movie. It's located in TriBeCa between Moore st and W. Broadway. Today , I was lucky to see Slimer pop-out the wall and greet visitors.

Ghostbusters Headquarters.
Ken P.

While I've known that it was here for a number of years, I never actually paid a visit to it until they had done some "decorating" for the brand-new film "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire". With this being the case it was very simply to hard to resist. Now I should point out that by the time I was able to pen this Yelp that the promotional installation is gone but the firehouse remains in place as it is an active station for the NYFD. Simply put, if you are a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise overall you should pay the place a visit, especially if you are from out of town and looking for the free highlights that our metropolis offers you. On my visit there were numerous "frozen" installations around the building and the Ghostbusters symbol that hangs above was also iced. I meant to ask if the symbol remains over the station in general but I blanked on this but I do think that this remains here no matter what. Inside is a fully functional engine but no touching because its not a prop and no one wants to bang their hand or anything else on it. Our NYFD has some sturdy vehicles in their command. A firefighter was stationed near the stairs so no one went upstairs. That's the living quarters, offices and other amenities that they need during their time on duty. Visitors can enjoy a number of photo ops on the right side wall which is adored with all sorts of Ghostbusters ephemera and signage. They do have a modest merchandise stand open to the masses where one can get t-shirts, hats, buttons and pins. All the proceeds help raise additional monies for the firehouse which I am sure is put to good use. All in all I enjoyed my visit and thank the NYFD for all that they do for our New York City.

Robert C.

Have to go visit! Perfect photo opportunity and being able to buy a patch and coin is great. Patches were $5 and coin was $15, they won't do trades.

Jeffrey M.

No real Ghostbusters fan can visit New York City without stopping by Hook & Ladder 8. It is just a building, but I also had an emotional moment getting to touch the building from a film that ranks so highly with me. We were lucky enough to make a number of Ghostbusters visits on our trip. You can see more of our visit on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Nop7qaKqs

Mel M.

MANHATTAN/Tribeca: The original Ghostbusters movie from 1984 had some scenes filmed in NYC and you can visit the Ghostbusters Headquarters that served as the exterior shots for the movie! The building is currently being used as an active firehouse, but you can take photos outside the building. There is even a Ghostbusters sign hanging out front! 14 N Moore St, New York, NY 10013

Charles F.

Don't cross the streams and come before they close are the only two rules when vising Hook and Ladder 8, aka. Ghostbusters HQ. NOTE: This is a real firehouse and not a set prop. When we arrived minutes before 4:30 pm last Thursday, we encountered the firefighters and a small group of visitors. They were all super nice and genuine. They allowed us to take pictures of the firehouse, the memorabilia, and the fire truck, and take selfies with them. We stayed in Midtown, so here's how we got there. We took 34 Street - Penn Station Line 1 to South Ferry and exited Franklin Street Station. Easy peasy. It was an absolute blast visiting. I picked up a magnet and a coin. There are other merch items that are available but being there with my daughter was the highlight. A must-visit.

Exterior of the Ghostbusters fire station
David G.

What more can I say? If you love Ghostbusters, come here and get a pic of the firehouse. Wait so people aren't in your shot, and snag a clean looking one! Use filters, make it black and white, noir... whatever. I ain't afraid of no ghosts.

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Going to NYC in March as a life-long Ghostbusters fan, so it's a big bucket list item for me... but I need to know if the Firehouse has a gift shop or not? If not, where can we get items like shirts and patches? TYIA

If the firehouse is open you can purchase a shirt and patch, if not FDNY near Rockefeller center is where I got mine. It a shop/dedication to all of NYFD. I asked the fireman in the building and they grabbed me them.… Read more

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