
Friends Apartment Building is a Romanesque Revival building in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Friends (1994-2004). Built in 1899, it was designed by Schneider & Herter. It is owned by JP Real Estate Group Limited.
Location: 90 Bedford Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Greenwich Village, New York City
confidence 80/100 · 12 recorded source groups · SRC-0530, SRC-0531, SRC-3035, SRC-3693, SRC-0660, SRC-4542, SRC-4543, SRC-4544, SRC-5362, SRC-5363, SRC-5456, SRC-8840 - Designed by Schneider & Herter
confidence 95/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-0531, SRC-0530, SRC-0660, SRC-3669, SRC-3693, SRC-3035, SRC-4548 - Built in 1899
confidence 95/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-0531, SRC-0530, SRC-3035, SRC-3693, SRC-4545, SRC-5456, SRC-4548 - Appeared in Friends (tv, 1994-2004) — as exterior of the friends' apartment building (Monica and Rachel's, and Chandler and Joey's,…
confidence 95/100 · 10 recorded source groups · SRC-3693, SRC-0660, SRC-5456, SRC-5362, SRC-8854, SRC-9199, SRC-7480, SRC-0531, SRC-0530, SRC-0661, SRC-13453 - Historic designation: Greenwich Village Historic District (NYC Landmark, 1969); National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4547, SRC-4548, SRC-4549, SRC-10077 - Owned by JP Real Estate Group Limited (since 2025)
confidence 95/100 · 8 recorded source groups · SRC-4553, SRC-4554, SRC-7482, SRC-7481, SRC-8855, SRC-10144, SRC-8320, SRC-13619 - 6 stories
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4550, SRC-4553, SRC-7480, SRC-7481 - 21 units
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4553, SRC-4554, SRC-7480, SRC-7481 - Notable tenant: The Little Owl (restaurant, since 2006)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4551, SRC-4550, SRC-4554 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-13492, SRC-4548
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0530 — Village Preservation — ‘Friends’: Greenwich Village Fantasy vs. Reality (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0531 — Daytonian in Manhattan — “Friends” and Enemies – 90 Bedford Street (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0660 — Wikipedia — Schneider & Herter (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0661 — The Hollywood Reporter — The Filming Locations of 'Friends' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10077 — Greenwich Village Historic District (U.S. National Park Service / NPS) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10144 — AOL / People — NYC 'Friends' building has sold for $32.7M (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13453 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13492 — https://media.villagepreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/15022906/Greenwich-Village-Historic (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13619 — NYC Open Data — ACRIS Real Property Parties, deed 2025121000497001 (90 Bedford St, Manhattan block 5 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3035 — HL Residential (hlres.com) — 90 Bedford Street building profile (NYC real estate brokerage) (Tier 3, listing_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3669 — 6sqft.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3693 — blogspot.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4542 — Nice Guy Tours — The Friends Apartment Building in NYC: Location, History, and What to Expect (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4543 — Sidewalk Food Tours — The Location of The Friends Apartment Building in New York City (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4544 — TravelPander — Bedford and Grove, New York: A 'Friends' Fan's Guide to Greenwich Village Landmarks (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4545 — Augrented — 90 Bedford Street, Manhattan Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4547 — Village Preservation (GVSHP) — A Real Tour of Greenwich Village for 'Friends' Fans (Tier 2, preservation_org_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4548 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission — Greenwich Village Historic District Designation Report, Volume 1 (1969), LP-0489 (Tier 1, government_designation_report; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4549 — Historic Districts Council / Architectural Trust — Greenwich Village Historic District (Tier 2, preservation_org_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4550 — The New Yorker — The Revealing Reasons That People Visit the 'Friends' Building (Tier 2, magazine_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4551 — Village Preservation — The One Where the Village Inspired a Sitcom (Tier 2, preservation_org_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4552 — Vanity Fair — A Planned Friends Pop-Up Rankles West Village Residents (Tier 2, magazine_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4553 — People — 'Friends' Apartment Building That Became as Iconic as the Series Sells For $32 Million (Tier 2, magazine_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4554 — New York Post — NYC building famous for being the fictional 'Friends' home has sold for $32.7M (Tier 2, newspaper_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5362 — Free Tours by Foot (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5363 — Central Park Tours NYC (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5456 — 6sqft (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7480 — The Real Deal — Jeff Sutton flips "Friends" building for $33M (Tier 2, real estate trade outlet; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7481 — Samaa TV — 'Friends' New York building sells for $32.7mln (Tier 3, news outlet; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7482 — EntertainmentNow — 'Friends' NYC Apartment Building Sells for Almost $33 Million (Tier 3, entertainment news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8320 — Iconic '90s Sitcom 'Friends' Apartment Building Sells for $32M – The Daily Beast (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8840 — Live the Movies — The 'Friends' apartment building (filming-location guide) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8854 — NY Songlines — Bedford Street walking guide (90 Bedford Street entry) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8855 — The Real Deal — 'Japanese buyers become driving force of NYC multifamily' (Apr 29, 2026) (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9199 — Village Preservation (GVSHP) — Friends Apartments: Fiction or Fantasy? (Tier 2, preservation_organization; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. 90 Bedford Street (corner of Grove St), Greenwich Village. Used only for exterior establishing shots in 'Friends'; it is a private residential building with no public access, tours, or interior to visit. Visitors view/photograph from the street only and should respect residents.
Frequently asked questions
How is Friends Apartment Building connected to Friends?
Friends Apartment Building, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Friends. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Friends Apartment Building?
Friends Apartment Building is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed Friends Apartment Building?
Friends Apartment Building was designed by Schneider & Herter.
Where is Friends Apartment Building located?
Friends Apartment Building is located in New York City, New York.