The film "Léon" was filmed in New York City, USA.

Filming Locations:

East 42nd Street

In the Movie

Scene where Léon looks at the city where he lives.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco skyscraper located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan. At 1,046 feet (318.9 m), it was the tallest building in the world for 11 months before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.

Roosevelt Island Tramway

In the Movie

Scene where Mathilda rides the Roosevelt Island Tram.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on Manhattan's Second Avenue.

Landing in the Entrance Hall Outside Léon and Mathilda's Apartments

In the Movie

Scene where Léon and Mathilda first meet in the hallway of the building where they live.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the famous New York hotel "Chelsea", specifically the landing outside Léon and Mathilda's apartments. The director was primarily attracted by the wrought iron part of the railing.