The sets of the popular 90s sitcom Friends have long been a source of fascination for fans. Here are eight little-known facts about the iconic locations. (1) The exterior of the Friends apartment building is located at 90 Bedford St. in Greenwich Village, New York City. (2) The interior scenes were filmed at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens. (3) Monica’s kitchen set is only 7 feet wide. (4) The orange couch in the living room was a gift from the show’s producers to the set decorator. (5) The Central Perk coffee shop set is actually part of the same soundstage as the apartment. (6) The fountain outside Central Perk is not real water but colored gel. (7) The door to Joey and Chandler’s apartment is always closed because it didn’t have a working lock. (8) The staircase leading up to the apartment building was removed after filming ended.
