This article is from the Friends FAQ, by Andy J. Williams AndyJW@dartmouth.edu with numerous contributions by others.
Someone on the net who lives in New York City wrote sent in the following:
I just watched the 3/21 episode on tape, and noticed that in the
bumper shot leading to Chandler's scene with Eddie, they showed
the street sign. I live one block away from their building - it's
the corner of Grove and Bedford streets in the West Village. Also,
every once in a while they have a bumper shot before scenes at
Central Perk that shows a red Village Cigars sign. This sign is
located at the corner of Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue.
(about two blocks away from the corner of Grove and Bedford)
Also:
AJ: "Ross lives across town [from Monica's apartment]. Phoebe
lives nearby."
AJ: "It's 'less than a hundred steps' [from Monica's building to
Central Perk] because Joey has counted them."
 
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