The Belnord is an Italian Renaissance landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Only Murders in the Building (2021-). Built in 1909, it was designed by H. Hobart Weekes (Hiss and Weekes).
Location: 225 West 86th Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Upper West Side, New York City
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1039, SRC-1040, SRC-3179 - Designed by H. Hobart Weekes (Hiss and Weekes)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1041, SRC-1042, SRC-3180 - Built in 1909
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1041, SRC-1042, SRC-3179 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1041, SRC-1042, SRC-3180 - Historic designation: New York City Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1041, SRC-1039, SRC-2911 - Appeared in Only Murders in the Building (tv, 2021-)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1039, SRC-1043, SRC-3180 - Designed by H. Hobart Weekes
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1041, SRC-4010, SRC-1040, SRC-7218
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1039 — TODAY (NBCUniversal) — Is the Arconia in 'Only Murders in the Building' a real place? (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1040 — Galerie Magazine — Inside the Historic Manhattan Address Featured in Only Murders in the Building (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1041 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission — Designation Report LP-0289, The Belnord Apartments (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1042 — Daytonian in Manhattan — The 1909 Belnord Apartments, 225 West 86th Street (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1043 — TheWrap — Inside the Real-Life Arconia From 'Only Murders in the Building' (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2911 — National Park Service — NPGallery, National Register of Historic Places Asset Detail: Belnord Apartments (NRIS ID 80002670) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3179 — The Real Deal — This Month in Real Estate History (Belnord building plans filed) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3180 — 6sqft — Live in NYC's real-life Arconia condo (The Belnord) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4010 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4867 — New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (designation report LP-0289) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5158 — CityRealty (Tier 2, real_estate; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5159 — Corcoran (Tier 2, real_estate; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7218 — The Roebling Team (Compass) — Hiss & Weekes, Manhattan Buildings & Biography (Tier 3, industry; 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 luxury residential apartment building (NYC designated landmark) on the Upper West Side. No public tours, hours, or visiting program; exterior viewable from the street only. No official visiting/admissions information published.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Only Murders in the Building filmed?
The Belnord, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Only Murders in the Building.
Can you visit The Belnord?
The Belnord is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed The Belnord?
The Belnord was designed by H. Hobart Weekes.
Where is The Belnord located?
The Belnord is located in New York City, New York.