Friends Apartment Building — Local services in New York

Alright, so picture this: you’re walkin’ through the West Village, mindin’ your own business, maybe thinkin’ about pizza or somethin’ important, and BAM — there it is. The apartment building from “Friends.”

I don’t usually walk anywhere unless there’s a sandwich or food involved … but for this? Yeah, I hoofed it. (There was promise of L’Industrie pizza after.)

Was it worth it? Ehhh. I mean, you can’t go inside. You can’t see Monica’s purple walls or sit in the big orange couch at Central Perk. It’s literally just… the outside of a building. Like, you look up, you point, you say “OH MY GOD, IT’S THE FRIENDS BUILDING!!” like Janice, you snap a picture, and then you leave and argue over where to get lunch.

Ross would’ve said, “It’s a paleontological marvel of pop culture history!” Rachel would’ve been like, “I’m gonna need a coffee and a discount on these shoes for this.” Monica would’ve started deep cleaning the sidewalk. Chandler would’ve gone full sarcasm mode: “Could this BE any more underwhelming?” and Joey would’ve said, “How you doin’?” to a statue and moved on.

Final Verdict: If you’re a real Friends freak, yeah, you gotta do it. It’s like a rite of passage. If you’re expecting to actually see the apartments or have Gunther pop out and judge your latte art skills, maybe lower your expectations a teensy bit.

3/5 but still no regrets. Would walk by again tho and pretend I...

If you’re a Friends fan, this spot is an absolute must-see! ☕✨ The whole block around the building where the show was filmed has such a special vibe – the streets are full of cozy cafés, restaurants, and little corners perfect for photos 📸. The atmosphere feels truly “New York,” with lots of cool people, laughter, and great energy. 😎💫

Standing right in front of it is magical – nostalgia kicks in instantly, and you almost expect Ross, Rachel, or Chandler to walk by any second 😂🙌. It’s the perfect place to grab a coffee, take a stroll, and soak up that iconic vibe from one of the most famous TV shows ever. 🏙️❤️

Highly recommended – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a cool neighborhood to explore and enjoy good...

Over the years, the place has become a real place of homage for the nostalgic fans of the show. Almost 20 years have passed since the end of Friends, but it’s still impressive to see the number of people who still gather in front of this iconic building!

at the corner of Grove Street and Bedford Street, in West Village (Manhattan), It’s very easy to recognize it because the facade has absolutely not changed since the end of the series.

Fun Fact: Why was this building chosen for the series? Ans: One of the producers simply explained afterward that it was one of the buildings where he had lived as a child.

On the ground floor is the Mediterranean restaurant Little Owl, which has a cheery firehouse-red façade and...