Roman Polanski’s landmark horror about a young wife who suspects a sinister plot around her pregnancy is set in New York – built around the real Dakota apartment building on Central Park West, one of the city’s most famous addresses.
Where was Rosemary’s Baby filmed?
Rosemary’s Baby was filmed in New York City – around the Dakota building – with interiors in Los Angeles.
Every Rosemary’s Baby location, explained
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The Bramford – the Dakota
Rosemary and Guy’s apartment building is the real Dakota on Central Park West in New York.
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Manhattan – the city
The film used Manhattan, from Lenox Hill to Rockefeller Center.
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The interiors – Los Angeles
The apartment interiors were built at studios in Los Angeles.
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The New York setting
The film is steeped in the atmosphere of 1960s New York.
Planning a visit
The Dakota on Central Park West – the film’s Bramford – is a real, famous New York landmark.
Rosemary's Baby Fun Facts
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The Dakota building The apartment building is the real Dakota on Central Park West.
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Filmed in New York The horror used the streets and landmarks of 1960s Manhattan.
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Based on a novel It adapts Ira Levin’s bestseller.
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A landmark horror The film is considered one of the greatest horror films ever.
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Gordon's Oscar Ruth Gordon won an Academy Award for her role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Rosemary's Baby filmed?
In New York City – around the Dakota building – with interiors in Los Angeles.
What building is the Bramford?
The real Dakota on Central Park West in New York.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Dakota is a famous New York landmark (though a private residence).
Who directed Rosemary's Baby?
Roman Polanski.
When was it released?
1968.
