Explore Iconic TV, Film, and Literary Locations in New York City
Media Map is a free, interactive map of New York City locations featured in movies, TV shows, and books. Whether you want to stand on the corner where Tony Soprano ate his last meal, find the café from When Harry Met Sally, or walk the Brooklyn blocks that inspired A Tree Grows in Brooklyn — Media Map puts every location on the map, literally.
We've pinned hundreds of real NYC filming locations, fictional landmarks, and literary sites across all five boroughs. Each pin includes the real-world address, the fictional name from the story, a description of the scene, and direct links to Google Street View and directions — so you can plan a visit the moment you find something you love.
TV & Film Filming Locations in NYC
From the Seinfeld diner on Broadway to the Succession penthouse in Midtown, New York City is one of the most filmed cities on earth. Media Map lets you filter by film or TV, search by title, and zoom straight to the pins — making it easy to build your own NYC filming location tour. Featured titles include Gossip Girl, The Sopranos, Mad Men, The Godfather, Sex and the City, and dozens more.
Literary Landmarks & Book Locations in New York
New York City has inspired generations of writers. Media Map traces the real streets behind The Catcher in the Rye, Just Kids, The Great Gatsby, Bright Lights Big City, and many more. Find the exact buildings, parks, and neighborhoods that shaped some of the greatest works in American literature — then go see them for yourself.
How to Use Media Map
- Browse hundreds of real NYC locations tied to films, TV shows, and books
- Filter by media type — Film, TV, Literature, or Kids
- Search by title to jump straight to locations on the map
- Click any pin for the address, fictional name, scene description, Street View, and directions
- Save your favorite locations to a personal list with a free account
- Submit a location you think should be on the map
Why We Use Google Sign-In
Google Sign-In is used solely to create and authenticate your account so you can save pins to a personal list. We request only your basic profile information (name and email address). We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, contacts, or any other Google data.