The film was shot in New York, where all location filming took place, as well as at studios in London. 

Filming Locations:

Ghostbusters Headquarters

In the Movie

Scene where A guy rides a bicycle past the former fire station where the Ghostbusters are based.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the fire station building, built in 1903, and since 1984, when the film was shot there, this place has been converted into a Ghostbusters museum. All parts of the series that featured this building were filmed here.

Library Entrance

In the Movie

Scene where A living lion statue roars at passersby.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the entrance to the New York Public Library, the lion statue is located in front of the stairs to the building.

Street

In the Movie

Scene where The Ectomobile or Ecto-1 drives onto a Manhattan street.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on Lafayette Street in New York.

Manhattan Bridge (Lower East Side Approach)

In the Movie

Scene where They shoot fast movements and transitional shots, emphasizing scale and dynamics, using the bridge environment for dramatic angles and characteristic New York infrastructure background, so the action feels urban rather than confined to one neighborhood.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Manhattan Bridge, connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn, recognizable by its steel-blue suspension structure and elevated roadway. The approach area from the Lower East Side and Chinatown provides dramatic perspectives for car doubles and wide establishing shots with layered urban details under and around the bridge ramps.

Coney Island Beach

In the Movie

Scene where They shoot on the beach, contrasting with dense city blocks, using the shoreline and open space for wide staging and movements, helping the story extend beyond Manhattan while maintaining a connection to recognizable New York coastline.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the public Atlantic coast with a wide strip of sand and adjacent boardwalk, behind which are the famous amusement area streets. The area provides open horizons, capacity for large crowds, and a completely different texture compared to Manhattan streets, helping to visually separate scenes.

Lyons Pool Recreation Center

In the Movie

Scene where They shoot exteriors or arrivals that benefit from the calm borough atmosphere, offering flexible space for vehicles, crew staging, and controlled background, while the location looks like a real municipal New York site.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Lyons Pool Recreation Center on Staten Island near Victory Boulevard, used for local sports and recreation. The location offers controlled outdoor space compared to dense Manhattan blocks, convenient for crew staging, background control, and clean takes around the public building facade.

Washington Square North and Fifth Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Street shots are used for transitional action and movement across Manhattan, the surrounding Greenwich Village landscape and park edge help establish location as vehicles and characters pass through a lively recognizable public space.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection near Washington Square Park, a lively Greenwich Village landmark surrounded by NYU buildings, historic townhouses, and a constant flow of pedestrians. The location provides a classic midtown Manhattan view with open sightlines into the park, helping wide shots look unmistakably New York.