What is the name of the apartment building in Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby?

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The apartment building in Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby is called The Bramford.

The Bramford is the fictional New York City apartment building where Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband, Guy, move after renting an apartment there. The building’s sinister history becomes central to the film’s supernatural plot.

The 1968 film was directed by Roman Polanski and adapted from Ira Levin’s 1967 novel. Mia Farrow played Rosemary, while John Cassavetes portrayed Guy. Ruth Gordon won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Minnie Castevet.

The Bramford is sometimes associated with the Dakota, the real Manhattan building used for exterior shots. The film’s fictional location was filmed partly at the Dakota, but the name of the apartment building within the story remains The Bramford. The Overlook Hotel belongs to The Shining, while the Bates Motel belongs to Psycho.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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