New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Courthouse (Brooklyn Heights) is a landmark in New York City (Brooklyn), New York, and a filming location for Bridge of Spies (2015). Built in 1938.
Location: New York City (Brooklyn), New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Bridge of Spies (movie, 2015) — as Exterior where Donovan hails a cab in the rain and is followed by a CIA man
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15875, SRC-15876 - Built in 1938
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15877, SRC-16847, SRC-17270
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15875 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_of_Spies_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15876 — https://onlocationtours.com/blog/bridge-of-spies-film-locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15877 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Supreme_Court,_Appellate_Division,_Second_Department (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16847 — https://www.brownstoner.com/architecture/building-of-the-day-45-monroe-place/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17270 — https://courthouses.co/us-states/n/new-york/second-judicial-department/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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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
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Bridge of Spies filmed?
New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Courthouse (Brooklyn Heights), in New York City (Brooklyn), New York, is a real-world filming location used for Bridge of Spies.
Where is New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Courthouse (Brooklyn Heights) located?
New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Courthouse (Brooklyn Heights) is located in New York City (Brooklyn), New York.