The film "Desperately Seeking Susan" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Battery

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the South shore of Manhattan was known as the Battery as early as the 17th century when cannons were placed here to defend Manhattan from sea attacks. The remaining western battery, known as Castle Clinton and built shortly before the War of 1812, was originally erected on a small island off the coast, but over time the land expanded and surrounded the fort by 1855. The modern park now covers 25 acres and includes a small park, restaurant, carousel, and World War II memorial.

St Marks Place

In the Movie

The scene where street action unfolds around a recognizable East Village stretch where characters navigate crowds and city noise while trying to connect clues to a real person. The location supports the story’s mix of curiosity, pursuit, and the unpredictability of encounters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a well-known East Village street associated with dense storefronts, nightlife, and heavy pedestrian activity, especially around Third Avenue. The area’s distinctive identity and constant street-level motion make it useful for scenes about searching, spotting, and following people.

Port Authority Bus Terminal

In the Movie

The scene where characters move through a crowded bus terminal environment associated with travel, switching plans, and the uncertainty of meeting someone in the city. The location supports the story’s themes of chasing leads, missed connections, and fast-changing decisions in Manhattan.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major intercity bus hub on Manhattan’s West Side, known for constant foot traffic, multiple levels of gates, and direct connections to the subway. Its dense interior corridors and entrances make it a recognizable NYC transit landmark for arrival-and-departure scenes.

Audubon Ballroom

In the Movie

The scene where a nightclub-related location is presented as the entry point for key encounters and escalating tension, with the venue’s imposing frontage helping sell the idea of a real, gritty Manhattan nightlife stop. Production notes associate interior work with a constructed set inside the building.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a historic former theater and ballroom building on Broadway in Washington Heights, widely known for its cultural history and for later reuse as an educational site. Its facade and street presence make it a strong, specific backdrop for club-related exterior and interior setups.

George Washington Bridge

In the Movie

The scene where a recognizable NYC river crossing is shown to emphasize travel and shifting geography as the characters’ situation escalates. The bridge functions as a visual marker of the city’s scale and the sense that events are moving beyond anyone’s control.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a landmark suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey, carrying heavy vehicle traffic and offering sweeping river views. It is one of the most identifiable crossings in the city and is frequently used to signal movement in or out of NYC.

University Place

In the Movie

The scene where a taxi is shown traveling along the avenue near East 13th Street as part of the characters’ movement through Manhattan, reinforcing urgency and directional travel. The shot’s identifiable corners help confirm the route and the neighborhood context during the pursuit.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a Manhattan avenue running through the Village area, lined with institutional buildings, apartments, and steady traffic patterns. Intersections here are visually specific and easy to match due to consistent street widths, corner buildings, and long sightlines down the avenue.

Love Saves the Day

In the Movie

The scene where a distinctive East Village retail corner is used to ground the characters in a specific downtown environment linked to style, identity, and street-level discovery. The setting supports the idea of searching for someone through places that feel authentic and socially connected.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a former vintage shop location in the East Village that became locally famous as a long-running neighborhood retail spot at Second Avenue and East 7th Street. Although the original building is gone, the address remains a traceable point tied to the area’s changing streetscape.