Joker stairs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Highbridge

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: 24/7

GPS coordinates: 40.83580,-73.92361

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04