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The Joker Stairs
A filming location from Joker in New York City.
The scene
The long public staircase where Arthur Fleck dances in full costume became an instant pop-culture landmark.
How to visit
A real, free public stairway between two Bronx streets, used daily by residents, so visit respectfully and by day. It's a subway ride from Manhattan.
Address: Shakespeare Ave & W 167th St, Bronx, NY 10452, United States · Open in Google Maps
- The steps link Shakespeare and Anderson Avenues.
- Yankee Stadium is not far south.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at The Joker Stairs?
- The long public staircase where Arthur Fleck dances in full costume became an instant pop-culture landmark.
- Can you visit The Joker Stairs?
- A real, free public stairway between two Bronx streets, used daily by residents, so visit respectfully and by day. It's a subway ride from Manhattan.
- Where is The Joker Stairs?
- The Joker Stairs is a real filming location in New York City. Shakespeare Ave & W 167th St, Bronx, NY 10452, United States
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