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Where Was Blue Bloods Filmed?

The Reagan family's New York is real. Here is where Blue Bloods shot across the city's boroughs from 2010 to 2024.

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The Short Answer

Blue Bloods was mainly filmed on location throughout New York City, with scenes shot in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Interior scenes, including the famous family dinner table, were shot on soundstages in Brooklyn. Tom Selleck insisted on filming in New York rather than Toronto for authenticity, and every season after the pilot was shot entirely in the city.

Few police dramas feel as tied to their city as Blue Bloods. The series, which ran for 14 seasons and 293 episodes before its finale aired December 13, 2024, treats New York as a character in its own right, from Sunday dinners in Bay Ridge to the corridors of NYPD power in lower Manhattan.

That sense of place was no accident. Tom Selleck insisted the show be filmed in New York rather than elsewhere like Toronto for authenticity. Parts of the pilot were shot in Toronto, but every season afterward was produced entirely in and around the city, with soundstages and production offices based in Brooklyn.

Every Location At A Glance

LocationWhereWhat was filmedAccess
Reagan Family Home ExteriorBrooklynExterior shots of the Reagan family home, including family dinner arrivalsOutside only
1 Police PlazaNew YorkExterior scenes for NYPD headquarters and Commissioner Frank Reagan's officeFree to see
Clinton DinerQueensRestaurant scenesFree to see
East Village StreetsNew YorkVarious urban street scenes and adventuresFree to see
Staten Island StreetsStaten IslandNeighborhood and street scenesFree to see
94th Precinct HouseBrooklynPrecinct exteriorsOutside only
Brooklyn SoundstagesBrooklynInterior precinct scenes, family dinner table, and studio setsStudio set
Rego Park StreetsQueensStreet scenes including 63rd Drive areaFree to see

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Location By Location

Reagan Family Home Exterior, Brooklyn
Location 01

Reagan Family Home Exterior

New York, Brooklyn Outside only

Filmed here: Exterior shots of the Reagan family home, including family dinner arrivals

The exterior of the Reagan family home is a real 1930s colonial-style house in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, owned by a Catholic diocese. Arrival scenes for the family dinners were filmed here. It remains a private residence, so viewing is from the street only and trespassing is not permitted. Fans often walk the surrounding Bay Ridge blocks to take in the same neighborhood atmosphere seen on screen.

1 Police Plaza, New York
Location 02

1 Police Plaza

New York Free to see

Filmed here: Exterior scenes for NYPD headquarters and Commissioner Frank Reagan's office

Exterior scenes standing in for NYPD headquarters, including establishing shots tied to Commissioner Frank Reagan's office, were filmed at 1 Police Plaza in downtown Manhattan. The surrounding plaza is a public area, so visitors can walk past and photograph the building from outside. As with any working government site, access is limited to exterior views, but the location is easy to reach alongside other lower Manhattan sights.

Clinton Diner, Queens
Location 03

Clinton Diner

New York, Queens Free to see

Filmed here: Restaurant scenes

Restaurant scenes on Blue Bloods were shot at the Clinton Diner in Maspeth, Queens. Unlike many filming locations, this one is open to the public, and visitors can sit down for a meal in the same booths that appeared on screen. Check current hours before making the trip, since diners in outer boroughs sometimes adjust schedules. It is a rare chance to literally occupy a set.

East Village Streets, New York
Location 04

East Village Streets

New York Free to see

Filmed here: Various urban street scenes and adventures

Various urban street scenes and adventures were filmed on the public streets of the East Village in Manhattan. The neighborhood retains the mix of storefronts, stoops, and corner energy that made it useful for location shooting. Walking the area requires no ticket or permission. Filming notices may occasionally appear on lampposts when productions return to the neighborhood, a reminder of how active the area remains.

Staten Island Streets, Staten Island
Location 05

Staten Island Streets

New York, Staten Island Free to see

Filmed here: Neighborhood and street scenes

Neighborhood and street scenes were filmed across public areas of Staten Island, one of several boroughs the production used to capture the city's residential texture. Visitors can explore the borough's streets freely, though specific addresses shift from scene to scene rather than clustering at one landmark. Staten Island offers a quieter, more suburban filming backdrop than Manhattan, matching the family-oriented tone of many storylines.

94th Precinct House, Brooklyn
Location 06

94th Precinct House

New York, Brooklyn Outside only

Filmed here: Precinct exteriors

Precinct exteriors were filmed at the 94th Precinct house at 100 Meserole Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It is an active police station, so access is exterior only, but the building can be viewed from the sidewalk like any city address. Greenpoint sits close to the show's Brooklyn soundstages, which made it a convenient and authentic stand-in for the series' police station exteriors.

Brooklyn Soundstages, Brooklyn
Location 07

Brooklyn Soundstages

New York, Brooklyn Studio set

Filmed here: Interior precinct scenes, family dinner table, and studio sets

Interior precinct scenes, the family dinner table, and studio sets were shot on soundstages in Greenpoint and Brooklyn. These production facilities are not open to the public, so there is nothing to tour inside. Their placement in the borough allowed easy access to filming across the tri-state area, which is part of why the show could shoot so extensively on real New York streets between stage days.

Rego Park Streets, Queens
Location 08

Rego Park Streets

New York, Queens Free to see

Filmed here: Street scenes including 63rd Drive area

Street scenes, including the 63rd Drive area, were filmed in Rego Park, Queens. These are ordinary public streets with occasional filming activity, and visitors can walk them at any time. Rego Park offers a glimpse of the quieter residential side of Queens that the show used for neighborhood storylines. Fans exploring Queens can pair a stop here with the Clinton Diner in Maspeth for a fuller borough tour.

Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed

The story is set in New York City, and after the pilot it was filmed there too. Parts of the pilot episode were shot in Toronto, but subsequent seasons were shot entirely in New York City at Tom Selleck's urging, with interiors handled on Brooklyn soundstages. The match between setting and filming location gives the show its unusually grounded version of the city.

The Studio Side

Interior scenes, including the precinct sets and the family dinner table, were filmed on soundstages in Greenpoint and Brooklyn. Soundstages and production offices were located in the borough, allowing easy access to filming across the tri-state area. These are working production facilities and are not open to the public.

Tours That Visit These Locations

No dedicated Blue Bloods tour exists, but travelers can cover film history across the city on a guided bus tour that includes stops with TV connections, such as Washington Square Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you visit the Reagan family home from Blue Bloods?

Yes, but only from the street. The exterior is a real 1930s colonial-style house in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, owned by a Catholic diocese. It is a private residence, so visitors should view it from the sidewalk without trespassing.

Was Blue Bloods filmed in New York or Toronto?

Parts of the pilot episode were filmed in Toronto, but every season afterward was shot entirely in New York City. Tom Selleck insisted on filming in New York rather than elsewhere for authenticity.

Where were the family dinner scenes filmed?

The interior dinner table scenes were shot on soundstages in Brooklyn, not inside the Bay Ridge house. Only exterior arrival shots used the real home.

Is the Clinton Diner from Blue Bloods open to the public?

Yes. The Clinton Diner in Maspeth, Queens, is open to the public, and visitors can eat there. Check current hours before visiting.

Can you go inside the precinct buildings seen on the show?

No. The 94th Precinct house at 100 Meserole Avenue in Greenpoint is an active police station with exterior views only, and 1 Police Plaza exteriors can be seen from the public plaza in downtown Manhattan.

How many seasons of Blue Bloods are there?

The series ran for 14 seasons and 293 episodes, with the finale airing December 13, 2024.

Blue Bloods left behind one of the most visitable footprints in television, because nearly all of it exists in public view. Walk Bay Ridge for the Reagan home, grab a booth at the Clinton Diner, and pass 1 Police Plaza on a downtown loop. Fans who want a guided angle can add a city film tour and see New York the way decades of productions have framed it.

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