Joker stairs, Film location in Highbridge, Bronx, US
Description
The Joker stairs are a concrete stairway in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx borough of New York City, connecting Shakespeare Avenue to Anderson Avenue at West 167th Street. The long outdoor staircase runs through a residential area and is used daily by local residents to move between the two street levels.
History
An actor danced on these steps in a red suit for a film in 2019, bringing the location worldwide recognition. After the movie was released, people from many countries came to relive the scene and photograph the stairway.
Culture
The stairway takes its name from a dance scene in a movie and shows how filming locations continue to live on in the daily life of a residential neighborhood. Local residents regularly encounter visitors taking photos on the steps or recreating movie moments.
Practical
The steps are near the 167th Street subway station on line 4, which runs around the clock and provides quick access to the site. Visitors should note that the steps are in a residential neighborhood and show consideration for local residents.
Did you know?
A congresswoman from the neighborhood publicly asked tourists to respect the privacy of residents when visiting the steps. Her request shows how strongly daily life in the neighborhood has changed due to the sudden flow of visitors.
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