Where was 5 Flights Up filmed

Locations

• Alex’s Apartment (corner by 327 Bedford Avenue)

  In movie

  Scene where exterior moments connected to the couple’s home base are staged around this spot, supporting the idea of a walk-up apartment and the daily effort of entering and leaving, which becomes more important as they weigh a potential move.

  Real

  Alex’s Apartment (corner by 327 Bedford Avenue) on the map

  Scene was shot at the corner frontage associated with 327 Bedford Avenue near South 3rd Street in Williamsburg. It is a real urban building setting with typical Brooklyn entrances and street-level details that help sell the feel of a long-lived-in walk-up environment.

• Candy Shop area (1226 Lexington Avenue & East 83rd Street)

  In movie

  Scene where a quick errand-style sequence is placed around a candy shop on this corner, using a familiar storefront stop to keep the weekend timeline feeling practical while the characters’ larger housing decision remains unresolved.

  Real

  Candy Shop area (1226 Lexington Avenue & East 83rd Street) on the map

  Scene was shot at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 83rd Street on the Upper East Side, a typical neighborhood retail area with avenue traffic, nearby residential buildings, and street-level shops. It offers a grounded, everyday Manhattan setting for brief stops.

• Grand Ferry Park (Williamsburg waterfront)

  In movie

  Scene where reflective outdoor moments are staged in this park to slow the pace briefly, letting the characters step away from apartments and brokers and consider the emotional side of moving, framed by an everyday public waterfront setting.

  Real

  Grand Ferry Park (Williamsburg waterfront) on the map

  Scene was shot at a small East River waterfront park in Williamsburg with open views toward Manhattan, benches, paths, and shoreline edges. The park’s calm public space provides a realistic neighborhood retreat and a clear sense of Brooklyn’s riverfront geography.

• S 3rd Street & Bedford Avenue (Williamsburg)

  In movie

  Scene where the film uses this corner for neighborhood travel beats, showing the couple and people around them navigating the streets while conversations and decisions build, reinforcing that their personal dilemma is playing out in a living, changing city.

  Real

  S 3rd Street & Bedford Avenue (Williamsburg) on the map

  Scene was shot at a central Williamsburg crossing on Bedford Avenue, close to dense residential blocks and active retail. The area’s typical Brooklyn streetscape—crosswalks, corner signage, and constant neighborhood activity—fits naturalistic exterior filming.

• S 6th Street & Bedford Avenue (Williamsburg)

  In movie

  Scene where the characters are shown moving through their Brooklyn neighborhood in exterior street moments that emphasize everyday errands and the pressure of time during the weekend, with pedestrians and traffic adding realism to the situation.

  Real

  S 6th Street & Bedford Avenue (Williamsburg) on the map

  Scene was shot on a busy Williamsburg intersection surrounded by low-rise mixed-use buildings, local storefronts, and steady foot traffic typical of north Brooklyn. The corner is a recognizable slice of Bedford Avenue street life and neighborhood movement.

• West 51st Street & 6th Avenue (Midtown Manhattan)

  In movie

  Scene where transitional Manhattan footage is set here to underline the pace and scale of the city around the characters, using the crowded sidewalks and street energy to heighten the sense that time and choices are closing in quickly.

  Real

  West 51st Street & 6th Avenue (Midtown Manhattan) on the map

  Scene was shot on a major Midtown corner along Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), surrounded by office towers, heavy traffic, and constant pedestrian flow. The location reads immediately as central Manhattan and provides a sharp contrast to Brooklyn’s residential streets.