FDNY Ladder 8

I’ve always pass through this fire station on N Moore Street but didn’t had a chance to take some shots until today. I know I should have taken better videos and photos. I am just happy to see that this is not only a FDNY station but very famous as it appeared in the supernatural comedy Ghostbusters! It is very near Chinatown. So when you’re in the area, walk over towards the intersection of N Moore and Varick Street and take a selfie!

On my way to a popular playground nearby, my sons and I passed by this historic place. It is just crazy to think that 40 years ago, this fire station served the external set for tje Ghostbusters. I don't recall if the movie is PG13, but I will rewatch the original movie with my kids. I hope the city will keep it.

We visited just this week without realizing it was the 40th anniversary of the release of the first movie. So many fans, some all dressed up. The firefighters were so great and allowed people in to the firehouse to take pictures. They were even selling commemorative FDNY t-shirts with the GB logo on the front. It was a great experience!

Was in NYC on Vacation with my family 8/15-8/18/2024. To finally see the firehouse that made my childhood the best was a dream come true. Life is complete

Here is my humble tribute: a fire truck inspired by Ladder 8. It was handmade with PVC plastic and other materials.

It was my family's first trip to NYC and this was the first place we decided to visit. Needless to say we were excited. We arrived about 7am on a Tuesday morning. Even though it is a fire station open 24 hours, I expected the doors to be closed and they were. After about 10 minutes or so, the fireman returned along with the firetruck from a call. I quickly asked the fireman who was shutting the door if we could purchase some merch. We already knew what we wanted and the price based upon pictures that others have posted here. We had cash in hand and it would have literally taken us ONE minute to purchase a T Shirt and license plate. As the fireman was shutting the door on me as I politely asked him if we could purchase some merch, he said "Come on, we just got back from a call. Give us a sec OK?: I understood that they just returned, but we continued to wait for another 30 minutes!! Tourists would come and go, but we kept waiting. Eventually, we had to leave to catch our ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. VERY Disappointed, when we were ready with cash in hand and would have been very quick. Also, another fireman in plain clothes was taking gear to his private vehicle and wouldn't even look at us. Don't sell fundraising merchandise then if you don't want to be accommodating to fans!

A huge Ghostbusters fan but seeing the actual building was a bit of a letdown, appearing somewhat insignificant as opposed to what you see in the movies (like so many things in Hollywood). In promoting the latest movie, Frozen Empire, they had added cheap looking props that took away from the effect of the building- looking like the movie paraphernalia they set up in movie theater lobbies. The GB's logo was made to appear frozen, creating a cheapened and worn out effect Visitors cannot go inside either. In addition, the firemen were not all too friendly, not one relaxed smile or welcome. Although, yes, selling items related to the movie. I completely understand that they are working but there were families outside from all over the world and this is a tourist attraction! Like so many things in NYC- not a tourist friendly place (and, no, I am not a tourist). The city should prepare for such events and dealing with actual people, not just posting a video on Instagram promoting GB's day. A better bet may be found in visiting the midtown New York Public Library (the one with the lions) for a quality experience related to the movie. It is exactly what you see in the movie. That one never lets me down!

It's not quite original anymore, but it's cool. Just always people standing around getting in the way

I’ve always pass through this fire station on N Moore Street but didn’t had a chance to take some shots until today. I know I should have taken better videos and photos. I am just happy to see that this is not only a FDNY station but very famous as it appeared in the supernatural comedy Ghostbusters! It is very near Chinatown. So when you’re in the area, walk over towards the intersection of N Moore and Varick Street and take a selfie!

On my way to a popular playground nearby, my sons and I passed by this historic place. It is just crazy to think that 40 years ago, this fire station served the external set for tje Ghostbusters. I don't recall if the movie is PG13, but I will rewatch the original movie with my kids. I hope the city will keep it.

We visited just this week without realizing it was the 40th anniversary of the release of the first movie. So many fans, some all dressed up. The firefighters were so great and allowed people in to the firehouse to take pictures. They were even selling commemorative FDNY t-shirts with the GB logo on the front. It was a great experience!

Was in NYC on Vacation with my family 8/15-8/18/2024. To finally see the firehouse that made my childhood the best was a dream come true. Life is complete

Here is my humble tribute: a fire truck inspired by Ladder 8. It was handmade with PVC plastic and other materials.

It was my family's first trip to NYC and this was the first place we decided to visit. Needless to say we were excited. We arrived about 7am on a Tuesday morning. Even though it is a fire station open 24 hours, I expected the doors to be closed and they were. After about 10 minutes or so, the fireman returned along with the firetruck from a call. I quickly asked the fireman who was shutting the door if we could purchase some merch. We already knew what we wanted and the price based upon pictures that others have posted here. We had cash in hand and it would have literally taken us ONE minute to purchase a T Shirt and license plate. As the fireman was shutting the door on me as I politely asked him if we could purchase some merch, he said "Come on, we just got back from a call. Give us a sec OK?: I understood that they just returned, but we continued to wait for another 30 minutes!! Tourists would come and go, but we kept waiting. Eventually, we had to leave to catch our ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. VERY Disappointed, when we were ready with cash in hand and would have been very quick. Also, another fireman in plain clothes was taking gear to his private vehicle and wouldn't even look at us. Don't sell fundraising merchandise then if you don't want to be accommodating to fans!

A huge Ghostbusters fan but seeing the actual building was a bit of a letdown, appearing somewhat insignificant as opposed to what you see in the movies (like so many things in Hollywood). In promoting the latest movie, Frozen Empire, they had added cheap looking props that took away from the effect of the building- looking like the movie paraphernalia they set up in movie theater lobbies. The GB's logo was made to appear frozen, creating a cheapened and worn out effect Visitors cannot go inside either. In addition, the firemen were not all too friendly, not one relaxed smile or welcome. Although, yes, selling items related to the movie. I completely understand that they are working but there were families outside from all over the world and this is a tourist attraction! Like so many things in NYC- not a tourist friendly place (and, no, I am not a tourist). The city should prepare for such events and dealing with actual people, not just posting a video on Instagram promoting GB's day. A better bet may be found in visiting the midtown New York Public Library (the one with the lions) for a quality experience related to the movie. It is exactly what you see in the movie. That one never lets me down!

It's not quite original anymore, but it's cool. Just always people standing around getting in the way