Where was Only Murders in the Building Season 5 shot? Revisiting key filming locations of the new installment of the mystery comedy

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 will be returning with its signature mix of laughs, suspense, and New York charm on September 9.

This season will once again take viewers inside the Arconia as the trio of Mabel, Oliver, and Charles investigates Lester, the doorman's murder.

The Belnord on the Upper West Side remains the face of the Arconia, but production stretched into Staten Island, even tapping into cinematic history with scenes near the famous Godfather house.

Here's a full breakdown of where Only Murders in the Building Season 5 was filmed.

The Arconia returns, standing tall on the Upper West Side for Only Murders in the Building Season 5

Every season of Only Murders in the Building is tied to one place, the Arconia. Of course, fans of OMITB know by now that the Arconia isn't a fictional apartment. It's actually The Belnord, an apartment building located on Manhattan's Upper West Side at 86th and Broadway. Its grand arches, huge courtyards, and small details give the show its recognizable iconic apartment.

For Only Murders in the Building Season 5, the Arconia is once again at the center of the storm. The new case revolves around Lester, the beloved doorman, whose suspicious death throws the residents back into chaos. While the mystery grows darker, the familiar exterior of The Belnord keeps the story grounded in that same cozy-but-spooky atmosphere the show has mastered.

Filming at The Belnord allows the show to keep its authenticity intact. Even as the story dives into mob ties, billionaire secrets, and bigger parts of New York, the Arconia is the home base for Charles, Oliver, and Mabel.

It's the stage where the trio regroups, cracks jokes, and pieces together clues, reminding fans that no matter how wide the story stretches, everything leads back to those iconic walls.

Staten Island and beyond: Expanding the New York canvas

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 doesn't stay locked up inside just the Arconia. Instead, the fifth season takes the iconic trio further out into New York, as filming was spotted across Staten Island. One of the most surprising choices was shooting near the famous mansion used in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 classic, The Godfather.

That home, known for Michael Corleone's residence, is located in the upscale Todt Hill neighborhood, and it surely gives the show an extra layer of cinematic nostalgia.

However, it is important not note that this choice wasn't picked at random because Only Murders in the Building Season 5 dives into storylines that involve mobsters and old-school New York, so making use of Staten Island locations with such rich history makes perfect sense.

Fans even caught views of the cast members filming near the house, adding even more buzz to the production. Of course, the season doesn't let go of its city roots either. Filming also saw drone shots from the Staten Island Ferry, mixing the energy of the water with the Manhattan skyline.

All these choices help widen the show's location slate while still feeling connected to its true-crime tone.

The official synopsis for Season 5 reads:

"After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond - where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge."

With Staten Island, Upper West Side landmarks, and ferry rides being involved this season, the show expands its setting without losing that spirit that fans love.

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is a love letter to New York, playing around with the timeless beauty of the Arconia with filming spots that deepen the mystery further. From The Belnord's arches to Staten Island's streets, the locations feel carefully chosen to stay true to the story's themes.

For OMITB fans, it's proof that the setting isn't just a backdrop, and it's another character in the mystery.

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