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GhostBusters Firestation
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Lovingly known as the “Ghostbusters Fire Station,” this fully functional firehouse is home to New York City’s Hook & Ladder Company 8. Come up close and personal to the building where Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston set up their ghostbusting operations, and spot the full-size Ghostbusters sign hanging right above the main entrance. If the crew happens to be around, you can even pop in to buy some memorabilia. Avid TV and film buffs can also join a TV and movie tour to check the Ghostbusters Fire Station and other prominent filming locations off your list. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
How to get there
  • Franklin St • 1 min walk
  • Canal St • 3 min walk
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  • Neil G
    Birmingham, United Kingdom53 contributions
    Call in on the way past to ‘Who ya gonna call’ for a quick photo
    For a quick place of interest pop by this iconic building. You’ll just see the outside and you’ll not be able to stop yourself from days ‘Who ya gonna call’! There’s not much to see but you’ll then look for the marshmallow man around every corner.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 3, 2023
  • D3223
    Kansas City, Missouri57 contributions
    A must stop for any Ghostbusters fan!
    It’s a must if you are a Ghostbusters fan. It was awesome to purchase FDNY “Ghostbusters” shirts from the actual fire department and actual location of the Ghostbusters movies. I fully fully understand and respect this is an active fire department but I would have loved nothing more than to just take a quick peek inside. But sadly this isn’t a tourist attraction, but I’m glad I got as close as I did and purchased something from them!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 9, 2023
  • m w
    Novi, Michigan734 contributions
    Who ya Gonna call?
    Located at 14 North Moore street. Not far from canal street and many major Subway stations. That was a pleasure to see ladder number 8. Make sure to walk there as there's not much parking around. You will find a big Ghostbusters logo on the sidewalk. To help identify the building. Need help? Who ya gonna call.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 9, 2023
  • therichastill
    Stevenage, United Kingdom2,556 contributions
    Who Ya Gonna Call???
    Located in TriBeCa the Ghostbusters firehouse is easily found if you are coming from Canal Street. Just head South. If you are stuck then google maps will help you out too. I was really pleased to see that the fire house is still in use by NY firefighters and they are happy for pix to be taken of their building. Highly recommended if you are a Ghostbusters fan.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written October 21, 2023
  • Trinculouk
    Essex, United Kingdom10 contributions
    Bustin makes me feel good !
    OMG the one star reviews on here made me laugh so much, People obviously not doing there research before hand, Its a active firehouse, it was used for the external shots in the ghostbusters films. its a working fire house so dont know what people expected, the sign is hanging outside and the ladder 8 logo is painted on the sidewalk, for a fan of Ghostbusters its a proper breath taking moment. While we was taking pictures the doors opened and we got to see inside ( what a treat) lots of ghostbusters stuff and got to buy some of Ladder8's merchandise the money goes to the firehouse, i also think you can knock on the side door and if there not busy they will open up, if your a fan its a must if your not don't go .....
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 11, 2023
  • squealer
    Whiteley, United Kingdom90 contributions
    The fire station from the movie
    Nephew wanted to visit it as had seen the movie before we went. There are a few signs outside the building and a good photo opportunity but not much else. However it did make us go and re watch the films and i had forgotten how much fun they wore so the trip was definitely worth it on that front. Its a stop on the way to something else type of attraction as opposed to a special visit
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written November 28, 2023
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Chris
7 contributions
Just as you'd expect
Mar 2020 • Couples
Having been in 2016nwhen it was being redecorated I was please to see it looking exactly as you'd expect.
First time we went (yes we went twice in this visit) the engine was just leaving so we got to see the engine up close. This is when we saw the small shop inside selling stickers, t shirts and licence plates.
Sadly as the truck had just left so had everyone else so I didn't get a chance to buy anything.

We revisited a couple of days later and after having a wander about and a lively coffee from a small place round the corner the truck returned again and we managed to buy a T Shirt. The guys there must be inundated all the time with visitors and photographers but they were all really pleasant.

Well worth the trip if your in the area or a fan of Ghostbusters.
Written March 16, 2020
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Marcin C
Katowice, Poland448 contributions
Cool place
Feb 2020 • Couples
If you are a movie fun, especially Ghostbusters series, this is a must see place. Although it's only a FDNY, it's an iconic place. There is no problem to make photos outside. To make them inside, you need to talk with fire officers if you are allowed to enter. This place is a normal, working FDNY station but you can find Ghostbusters logo on the pavement as well as huge logo inside. Worth to take a subway to check it out. Subway station is very close (Franklin Street line 1).
Written March 10, 2020
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fedsy
london31 contributions
Who ya gona call?........Ghostbusters
Dec 2019
For any Ghostbusters fan this is a must just to see it and take photos of the building and paintings around it. didnt get to go in but was not expecting to just went for the external building to take photos. Short walk from Chinatown
Written January 21, 2020
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LilMsTravels
London, UK407 contributions
Great to see, bt not a museum, jst exterior of building
Jan 2020 • Solo
I visited this place as I'm a huge Ghostbusters fan. It is still a fully operational fire station so this is not a tour or museum.

The 'attraction' literally is you can see the outside of the building which was featured in Ghostbusters 1 and 2. If the main fire truck door is open you can buy a t-shirt, hoodie or pin commemorating the place but aside from that this really is just a photo opportunity place.

I'm really glad I came here though. It was really easy to get to on the subway. I'd recommend. Please bare in mind though the people working there are firemen/women not tour guides!!

Written February 29, 2020
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Brucethealien
20 contributions
Nice photo stop of iconic movie site
Oct 2022 • Couples
Iconic film location from a favourite childhood movie, nice photo stop if on the area. Nice touch adding the various Ghostbusters logos and laughed at the inflatable marshmallow man in the window of the shop opposite. Constant stream of people taking pics when we were there and the fire crew obviously love it as they were sitting by the fire truck posing.
Written November 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Trinculouk
Essex, UK10 contributions
Bustin makes me feel good !
Jan 2023 • Couples
OMG the one star reviews on here made me laugh so much, People obviously not doing there research before hand, Its a active firehouse, it was used for the external shots in the ghostbusters films. its a working fire house so dont know what people expected, the sign is hanging outside and the ladder 8 logo is painted on the sidewalk, for a fan of Ghostbusters its a proper breath taking moment. While we was taking pictures the doors opened and we got to see inside ( what a treat) lots of ghostbusters stuff and got to buy some of Ladder8's merchandise the money goes to the firehouse, i also think you can knock on the side door and if there not busy they will open up, if your a fan its a must if your not don't go .....
Written November 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
therichastill
Stevenage, UK2,556 contributions
Who Ya Gonna Call???
Oct 2023 • Solo
Located in TriBeCa the Ghostbusters firehouse is easily found if you are coming from Canal Street. Just head South. If you are stuck then google maps will help you out too.

I was really pleased to see that the fire house is still in use by NY firefighters and they are happy for pix to be taken of their building.

Highly recommended if you are a Ghostbusters fan.
Written October 21, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hussainr
West Midlands, UK176 contributions
A piece of history - not to be missed if you out and about in NYC
Aug 2022
This is were it all started - Great place to take a snap and re live a few faint memories. Lovely staff that are there to talk you through and help with any questions. Fully working station so give the station staff room to work as sometimes it can get rather busy with tourists.
Written August 30, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
D3223
Kansas City, MO57 contributions
A must stop for any Ghostbusters fan!
Sep 2023 • Couples
It’s a must if you are a Ghostbusters fan. It was awesome to purchase FDNY “Ghostbusters” shirts from the actual fire department and actual location of the Ghostbusters movies. I fully fully understand and respect this is an active fire department but I would have loved nothing more than to just take a quick peek inside. But sadly this isn’t a tourist attraction, but I’m glad I got as close as I did and purchased something from them!
Written September 9, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stephen T
Bexleyheath, UK155 contributions
A must see if you're a Ghostbusters fan in New York
Jun 2022 • Couples
We went to the Ghostbusters fire station whilst in New York as one of us loves the films. We thought that it was really good, especially as it's a working fire station. There are bits you can buy there and the staff at the fire station seemed friendly as they talked to others.
Definitely take a trip if your a ghostbusters fan and in the area.
Written November 20, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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