Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8)

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8) is a Beaux-Arts landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989) and Hitch (2005). Built in 1903, it was designed by Alexander H. Stevens. It is owned by City of New York — Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY).

Location: 14 North Moore Street, New York City, New York, USA

Verified facts

Located in Tribeca, New York City
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0732, SRC-0733, SRC-0735, SRC-5496, SRC-5497, SRC-9567, SRC-9785
Designed by Alexander H. Stevens
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0734, SRC-0735, SRC-3062
Built in 1903
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0734, SRC-0732, SRC-3062
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0735, SRC-0732, SRC-3062, SRC-5498, SRC-5497, SRC-9567
Historic designation: New York City Landmark (Tribeca West Historic District)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0734, SRC-0736, SRC-3752
Appeared in Ghostbusters (movie, 1984)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0732, SRC-0737, SRC-0733, SRC-1163
Appeared in Ghostbusters II (movie, 1989)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-9567, SRC-5496, SRC-14191, SRC-14370
Appeared in Hitch (movie, 2005)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0735, SRC-9567, SRC-3488, SRC-1163

Ownership history

Current owner — City of New York — Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) (since 1903)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13740, SRC-13741, SRC-13957

Evidence & sources

SRC-0732 — Atlas Obscura — The 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0733 — NYC Tourism (Official NYC Tourism + Conventions) — Ladder Company 8 (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0734 — Tribeca West Historic District Designation Report — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0735 — Wikipedia — Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0736 — Historic Districts Council (HDC) — Tribeca West Historic District (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0737 — Smithsonian Magazine — 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America (Hook and Ladder 8) (Tier 2, news; 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-13957 — NYC Department of Design and Construction press release (nyc.gov) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-14191 — Slate – A fire station in Tribeca had an iconic role in the Ghostbusters movies (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-14370 — Movie Locations Guide — Ghostbusters Fire Station (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-3062 — Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine — The History of the "Ghostbusters" Fire Station (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-3488 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Hitch (2005) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-3752 — nyc.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-4577 — Tribeca Citizen (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-4715 — Tribeca Trib — Shiny and Restored, 'Ghostbusters Firehouse' to Reopen This Month (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-5496 — Roadtrippers — Hook and Ladder Company 8 (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-5497 — CityDays — Ghostbusters Headquarters (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-5498 — Gizmodo (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9567 — Classic New York History — History of Ghostbusters Role in New York's Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9785 — History of New York — Hook and Ladder Company No. 8 (Ghostbusters HQ) (Tier 2, journalism; 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

Hours: Exterior viewable anytime (public street). Interior generally not accessible — it is an active FDNY firehouse.

Admission: Free to view from the street; no public interior admission.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Ghostbusters filmed?

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8), in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Ghostbusters. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghostbusters II, Hitch.

Where was Ghostbusters II filmed?

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8), in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Ghostbusters II. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghostbusters, Hitch.

Where was Hitch filmed?

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8), in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Hitch. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II.

Can you visit Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8)?

Yes — Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8) is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Exterior viewable anytime (public street). Interior generally not accessible — it is an active FDNY firehouse.. Admission: Free to view from the street; no public interior admission..

Who designed Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8)?

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8) was designed by Alexander H. Stevens.

Where is Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8) located?

Ghostbusters Firehouse (Hook & Ladder 8) is located in New York City, New York.