Locations: The Real-Life Barone Block
Ray’s house 135 Margaret Ave
The real-life exterior of the house used for Raymond and Debra Barone’s home in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, located in Lynbrook, Long Island.
The Barone Block: A Literal Stones-Throw Away
”If you ever thought Marie Barone’s ‘dropping by’ was a bit too convenient, a trip to Margaret Boulevard in Merrick, Long Island, proves the show wasn’t exaggerating. While the sitcom was famously filmed on a soundstage in Sunny California, the production stayed true to the script’s geography. The two houses used for the Barone residences aren’t just in the same zip code—they are literally staring each other down. To catch a glimpse of 135 (Ray’s) and 132 (Frank & Marie’s), you don’t need a car; you just need to turn your head. It’s the ultimate suburban standoff, preserved perfectly in the quiet streets of Merrickwood, proving that in the world of 90s sitcoms, your parents really were always watching.”
Frank and Marie’s House
The house used for Ray’s parents is directly across the street at 136 Margaret Blvd, Merrick, NY 11566.
This house typically has a reddish-brown exterior.
Just like in the show, the two properties are physically situated across from one another, which allowed the production to use them for those famous “walking across the street” transition shots
Photos by AITFFan1 via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0