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catlover79 · 09-23-2009, 01:16 AM

What were the specific locations/streets? Anyone know?

JamesG · 09-23-2009, 02:37 AM

After some digging I was only able to find one from the intro.

The building that is supposed to be The Jeffersons' apt. complex, the Colby East, is located at 185 East 85th Street in Manhattan.

That's the building you see the taxi cab pull into, then The Jeffersons' walk inside the door, and the camera pans up at the building at the end.

treky · 09-23-2009, 03:56 AM

and I think it was really an office building.

JamesG · 09-23-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

and I think it was really an office building.

I'm not sure but you may be right. I have to check to see what was/is in that spot...

catlover79 · 09-23-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks! I wonder where the fountains were located that they showed in the ending credits.

JamesG · 09-24-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I have to check to see what was/is in that spot...

The real "Colby East" is in fact an apt. complex in NYC called The Park Lane.

I found their realtor page here where they mention that it is the fictional home of The Jeffersons - http://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/manhat...th-street/6058

JamesG · 09-24-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Thanks! I wonder where the fountains were located that they showed in the ending credits.

The apt. complex is the only one I know for certain. I have general ideas of the other locations but I want to make sure that they are correct.

If you noticed from the intro. after the moving truck turns the corner you can see the street signs in the shot. I tried to take a screen capture off of YouTube and zoom in as much as possible with computer apps. but no luck. It's way to blurry to see it clearly.

catlover79 · 09-24-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

The real "Colby East" is in fact an apt. complex in NYC called The Park Lane.

I found their realtor page here where they mention that it is the fictional home of The Jeffersons - http://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/manhat...th-street/6058

Great pic!!

catlover79 · 09-24-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

The apt. complex is the only one I know for certain. I have general ideas of the other locations but I want to make sure that they are correct.

If you noticed from the intro. after the moving truck turns the corner you can see the street signs in the shot. I tried to take a screen capture off of YouTube and zoom in as much as possible with computer apps. but no luck. It's way to blurry to see it clearly.

Well, we'll keep trying. Thanks!!

TJ · 12-10-2025, 03:09 PM

Now we’re moving on up, Waste Some Time with Jason Green and visit the Classic TV Show filming Location from The Jeffersons and see the Deluxe Apartment in The Sky!

I Visit The Jeffersons Deluxe Apt in The Sky Filming Location. Classic TV Shows

TVFactFan · 01-07-2026, 02:58 AM

I was disappointed to find out that the building George and Weezy walked in was in Santa Monica. Which means that building in NYC is not really a TV landmark

BigManMike · 01-11-2026, 05:25 PM

I saw that building when I visited NYC in July 2023 and made sure to get a picture of it.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,005	After some digging I was only able to find one from the intro. The building that is supposed to be The Jeffersons' apt. complex, the Colby East, is located at 185 East 85th Street in Manhattan. That's the building you see the taxi cab pull into, then The Jeffersons' walk inside the door, and the camera pans up at the building at the end.
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09-23-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Thanks! I wonder where the fountains were located that they showed in the ending credits.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,983	I was disappointed to find out that the building George and Weezy walked in was in Santa Monica. Which means that building in NYC is not really a TV landmark

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BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,021	I saw that building when I visited NYC in July 2023 and made sure to get a picture of it.