Where was Welcome to New York filmed
Welcome to New York
Year: 2014
Film was filmed as a loosely fictionalized account inspired by the real-life scandal involving Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund. Gerard Depardieu plays Mr. Devereaux, a powerful financial figure who controls billions of dollars and influences the economic fate of nations, yet is driven by an uncontrollable sexual appetite that ultimately leads to his downfall. The story follows this man of immense authority who dreamed of saving the world but finds himself unable to save himself — terrified, lost, and caught in a spiral of compulsion and consequence. The film explores themes of power, privilege, and the dark impulses that lurk beneath the surface of elite society. Shot on location in New York City, the production captures the contrast between the glamorous world of high finance and the gritty reality of criminal justice proceedings that follow when unchecked power meets accountability.
If you have suggestions for improving information about locations, you can make them using the editing function.
Locations
Apartment at 153 Franklin Street
In movie
Scene where interior and exterior apartment scenes are set at this TriBeCa address, serving as a key residential location tied to the protagonist's personal life and the unfolding drama surrounding his actions and their consequences.
Real
Scene was shot a residential building situated at 153 Franklin Street in TriBeCa, Manhattan, located between Hudson and Varick Streets. This address sits within one of New York's most prestigious neighborhoods, filled with converted loft spaces and luxury apartments that have attracted affluent residents and served as filming locations for numerous productions.
Carlton Hotel
In movie
Scene where Mr. Devereaux stays at the upscale hotel where the central events of the story unfold, reflecting his status as a powerful man who handles billions of dollars and controls the economic fate of nations, yet cannot control his own destructive impulses.
Real
Scene was shot a historic hotel building located at 88 Madison Avenue at the corner of East 28th Street in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. Originally built in the early 20th century as a luxury hotel, this Beaux-Arts style building has served various purposes over the decades. The location was chosen to mirror the real-life hotel incident that inspired the film's storyline.
Franklin Street between Hudson and Varick Streets
In movie
Scene where exterior street scenes take place along this TriBeCa block, establishing the upscale Manhattan environment where events connected to the protagonist's life unfold, capturing the neighborhood's distinctive architecture and atmosphere.
Real
Scene was shot a cobblestone street in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, known for its cast-iron buildings, upscale lofts, and trendy restaurants. This area has become one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in New York City, popular among celebrities and wealthy residents, making it a fitting backdrop for scenes depicting elite lifestyles.