The Upper West Side's Most Murderous Abode: Unveiling the Arconia (or is it?)
Ah, New York City. City of dreams, city of pigeons, and apparently, according to the hit show Only Murders in the Building, the city of never-ending apartment murders! But wait, before you pack your bags and head for the suburbs, let's get to the bottom of this: where exactly are all these murders happening?
The Arconia: Fact or Fiction?
In the world of Only Murders, our unlikely hero trio (Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez – an age-defying dream team, if you ask me) bumble around the fictional Arconia, a fancy Upper West Side apartment building that seems to be a breeding ground for mysterious deaths.
But is the Arconia a real place? Brace yourselves, true crime enthusiasts – the answer is both yes and no. The building you see on the show is actually called The Belnord, a majestic pre-war residence on the Upper West Side. So, while you can't exactly snag Mabel Mora's apartment (sorry!), you can definitely visit the exterior and pretend you're on the lookout for clues yourself.
Is Your Apartment the Next Arconia?
Now, let's be honest, New York City has its fair share of quirks. But is it really a murder-every-other-week kind of place? Probably not (although, maybe that depends on your definition of "murder" and your tolerance for weird neighbours).
The truth is, Only Murders in the Building is a hilarious show that plays on our fascination with true crime podcasts and the quirky characters that populate our city. While dead bodies might not be a common occurrence in your average NYC apartment building, there's definitely a certain je ne sais quoi of eccentricity that makes the show feel strangely real.
So, what's the takeaway? If you're looking for a fun murder mystery with a side of New York City charm, then Only Murders in the Building is definitely worth a watch. And hey, if you do find yourself living in a suspiciously gothic apartment building with a nosy doorman, well, maybe just steer clear of the knitting circles for a while.
