The location of the murder is usually not an advantage when it comes to selling real estate. But was there a fictional crime scene, or three, on the top-rated TV show? Well, that’s a whole different story! This is New York’s De The Belnord, aka The Arconia Only murders in the building.. The iconic Upper West Side property, currently undergoing a full-scale condo conversion project, has sold a staggering 20 units for a total of $160 million since the hit series hit Hulu last year. Months alone! And now that the long-awaited second season of the show has finally arrived, the sales team will likely be working even more overtime!
Martin Short outside of Belnord in New York in “Only Murders in the Building”
Courtesy of Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
The comedy-mystery series tells the story of former actor Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Broadway producer Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and artist Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), who reunited in season one. Start a real-time investigative podcast in hopes of solving the murder of an Arkonian resident. This time, the three find themselves at the center of another murder (not to mention “people of interest”): the stabbing death of the brash CEO of Arconia, Bunny Folger (Jane Hudischel). While the topic may seem dark and tempting, just murders There is nothing but! Instead, the series is witty, moving and funny, some might even say cozy.
And at the forefront of it all is Belnor. Although the narration that opens the second episode of the second season says that the beautiful structure was designed by “the architect and infamous playboy Archibald Carter”, in reality the building was designed by the work of H. Hobart Weeks. Occupying an entire city block at 225 W. 86th St., Belnord is used in all of the exterior and courtyard scenes that Arconia encompasses. (The interiors were filmed on soundstages at Silvercup Studios North in the Bronx, and the grand lobby scenes were filmed at 270 Riverside Dr.)
In 1908, to protect historic property, John Hoffman, who created just murders featured Steve Martin The New York Times newspaper, “I was obsessed. I knew we could make something as sublime as this incredible building. It’s a cliché to say that a building is a character unto itself, but I like to challenge that cliché. What takes us out of our apartments to meet people? How well do you know your neighbors? Do you only connect when you need to? The ways we come together when we inhabit these spaces is what’s really interesting. “Cliche or not, The Arconia really works as the show’s main character, acting as a central place in the lives of Mabel, Charles and Oliver, as well as a beautiful backdrop to the gripping plot.
Belnord in New York.
Belnord
Originally built as a 175-unit luxury condominium for Belnord Realty Company (hence the name), the complex was purchased by Ziel Feldman of HFZ Capital Group for $555 million in 2015 and has been undergoing a long and slow conversion process. . Later. Legendary architect Robert M. Stern, who is also behind the design of the new Claremont Hall, was tasked with overseeing the ambitious project, he said. time Equivalent to a “high quality botox treatment”.
And the reinvented units are moving faster than you can say, “This is sending research in a whole new direction!” The rapid turnover is not surprising given the beauty of Belnord. The beautiful Italian Renaissance-style brick and limestone building stands like an Upper West Side lighthouse, towering 14 stories above the tree-lined sidewalk below.
Port Cochere in Belnord.
Belnord
Residents enjoy a grand two-story building with vaulted ceilings and impressive frescoes that lead to one of New York’s largest private courtyards, a 22,000-square-foot retreat of fountains and walkways. Reimagined by Hollander Design Landscape Architects as part of the condominium’s conversion process, the park-like space is an idyllic retreat from the daily hustle of the city, rarely seen in the buildings of the Big Apple.
The Belnord’s new amenities include an entertainment room.
Evan Joseph / Belnord
Inside, you’ll find more than 9,000 square feet of luxury amenities designed by Rafael de Cárdenas, including an entertainment room with a buffet kitchen, plus a game room, double-height multi-sport court and gym with separate changing rooms. Training and yoga studios.
Children’s playroom in Belnord
Evan Joseph / Belnord
Belnord even has a dreamy children’s playroom that looks like something out of a magazine! There are also porters, porters and gate attendants on-site 24/7 to accommodate all occupant needs.
Model residence of Rafael de Cárdenas in Belnord.
Evan Joseph / Belnord
The residences themselves, elegant and cozy spaces ranging from $4 million to $12 million, are equally luxurious. Offering two to six bedrooms, each unit features 10-foot ceilings, a large foyer, lots of windows, and solid white oak floors.
Model of the residence of Rafael de Cárdenas.
Evan Joseph / Belnord
Elegant kitchens are designed with Calacatta Gold marble countertops, custom stools, Gaggenau appliance sets, and cabinetry galore (meaning there’s plenty of space to store the extensive Gut Milk and Dimas Gourmet Deli collections if needed).
Model residence in Belnord.
Evan Joseph / Belnord
While nearly 75% of the building is sold, there are still a few condos up for grabs, including Residence 209, a gorgeous four-bedroom, four-bathroom condo offering 2,537 square feet (and the softest-toned powder walls!), which just to hit. On the market for US$ 6.25 million. The unit is managed exclusively by Maya Kaduri of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.
Those who can’t afford a unit can still live their Belnord dreams through Charles, Oliver and Mabel each week. Only murders in the building.. New episodes are released every Tuesday until August 23.
While the season two promo promises “a twist in every hallway” and a “suspect behind every door” even without additional intrigue, The Belnord offers more than enough candy. Only murders in the building. You must watch TV.
This story was originally reported on Dirt.com.
A photo from “Only Murders in the Building” showing the exterior of Belnord.
Courtesy of Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu
Source: Hollywood Reporter

Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.