55 Central Park West is an Art Deco landmark in New York, New York, and a filming location for Ghostbusters (1984) and Elf (2003). Built in 1929, it was designed by Schwartz & Gross, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 55 Central Park West, New York, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Upper West Side, New York
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1161, SRC-1162, SRC-1163 - Designed by Schwartz & Gross
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1163, SRC-1162, SRC-3238, SRC-4514, SRC-5815, SRC-6113 - Built in 1929
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1163, SRC-1162, SRC-3238, SRC-5815, SRC-6114, SRC-9576 - Architectural style: Art Deco
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1161, SRC-1162, SRC-3238, SRC-4514, SRC-4515, SRC-4516 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (contributing property, Central Park West Historic District)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1163, SRC-1162, SRC-3238, SRC-5816, SRC-5815, SRC-9577 - Appeared in Ghostbusters (movie, 1984)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1161, SRC-1163 - Appeared in Elf (movie, 2003)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3238, SRC-10343, SRC-14115, SRC-14309
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10343 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Elf-2003.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1161 — 55 Central Park West, NYC Tourism + Conventions (official destination marketing organization) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1162 — 55 Central Park West, CityRealty building profile (Tier 3, real_estate_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1163 — Ghostbusters (1984) NYC Filming Locations, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14115 — Elf (2003) – NYC in Film (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14309 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Elf filmed (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3238 — Wikipedia — 55 Central Park West (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4514 — Cityrealty (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4515 — Observer (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4516 — Nymag (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5815 — Clio — 55 Central Park West (The Shandor in Ghostbusters) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5816 — Corcoran — 55 Central Park West building page (Tier 3, listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6113 — NewYorkitecture — 55 Central Park West (Tier 3, architecture_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6114 — Ghostbusters Building (55 Central Park West) — Barry Popik (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9576 — I Love the Upper West Side — The First Stretch of Central Park West's Historic District (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9577 — De Niro Team — 55 Central Park West, PH19/20 listing (Tier 2, listing; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Private 19-floor residential housing cooperative (109 units), built 1929. Famous as the 'Shandor Building' in Ghostbusters; a contributing property in the Central Park West Historic District. Not open to the public — no interior tours; fans photograph the exterior only.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Elf filmed?
55 Central Park West, in New York, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Elf. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghostbusters.
Where was Ghostbusters filmed?
55 Central Park West, in New York, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Ghostbusters. This property has also appeared on screen in Elf.
Can you visit 55 Central Park West?
55 Central Park West is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed 55 Central Park West?
55 Central Park West was designed by Schwartz & Gross.
Where is 55 Central Park West located?
55 Central Park West is located in New York, New York.