Friends Apartment Building

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 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-0531, SRC-0530, SRC-0660, SRC-3669, SRC-3693, SRC-3035, SRC-4548
• Built in 1899
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · 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 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-4547, SRC-4548, SRC-4549, SRC-10077
• Sold for $32.7 million , 2025
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4553, SRC-7480, SRC-7481, SRC-8320, SRC-7482
• Owned by JP Real Estate Group Limited (since 2025)
  confidence 95/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-4553, SRC-4554, SRC-7482, SRC-7481, SRC-8855, SRC-10144, SRC-8320, SRC-13619
• 6 stories
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4550, SRC-4553, SRC-7480, SRC-7481
• 21 units
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4553, SRC-4554, SRC-7480, SRC-7481
• Notable tenant: The Little Owl (restaurant, since 2006)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4551, SRC-4550, SRC-4554
• Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · 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

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.

🗺️ View on map

Frequently asked questions

Where was Friends filmed?

Friends Apartment Building, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Friends.

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.