Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters firehouse HQ) is a landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Ghostbusters (1984). Built in 1903.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Ghostbusters (movie, 1984) — as The Ghostbusters' firehouse headquarters
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-13740, SRC-1163, SRC-10980 - Built in 1903
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-13740, SRC-3062, SRC-13741
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10980 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Ghostbusters.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1163 — Ghostbusters (1984) NYC Filming Locations, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13740 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehouse,_Hook_&_Ladder_Company_8 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13741 — https://www.nyctourism.com/articles/fdny-ladder-company-eight/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3062 — Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine — The History of the "Ghostbusters" Fire Station (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters firehouse HQ) connected to Ghostbusters?
Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters firehouse HQ), in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Ghostbusters. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters firehouse HQ) located?
Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters firehouse HQ) is located in New York City, New York.