A Warren County diner made famous for its multiple scenes shot for the 1980 slasher film “Friday the 13th” has gone onto the sales block.

Blairstown Diner, 53 Route 94, is being listed for $675,000, according to LoopNet, which handles commercial real estate. The one-story, 1,368-square-foot building initially was constructed in 1949 and received a renovation in 2019. It sits on .65 acres in the heart of the northwest Jersey township, according to the listing.

Ravi Romano of RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate, who’s listing the property, told lehighvalleylive.com diner owner, Gary Wishnia, hopes to retire.

Wishnia took over the site about four years ago. He recently performed about $200,000 worth of utility upgrades, including new heating and cooling; upgraded coolers; and additional equipment, to the building, Romano said.

Additionally, a large cold-storage shed, as well as a new outdoor patio, has been constructed on the property.

Prior, the diner was owned and operated by Panagioti “Pete” Apostolou, who died in 2018 after owning the building since 1990, according to his obituary. Wishnia in 2019 took over the diner from Apostolou’s son, Romano said.

Wishnia didn’t immediately return a request by lehighvalleylive.com Monday morning for comment.

The diner is known for its old-fashioned food and following of regular patrons in a tight-knit community. Menu offerings include all the breakfast staples of eggs and omelettes, pancakes, waffles and french toast, alongside home fried potatoes and breakfast meats.

For lunch, there’s always been a variety of burgers, sandwiches and wraps, cheesesteaks, chicken dishes and hot or cold platters. Dinners always included Italian specialties or turkey, meatloaf or roast beef platters, complete with mashed potatoes, vegetables and soup or salad.

The diner also has an extensive catering menu for small and large events, and offered delivery service for locals within a 10-mile radius. The diner’s booth and chairs seat 63 folks at capacity, according to the listing.

But perhaps, Jason Voorhees is Blairstown’s most famous resident.

Sections of Blairstown appear early in the original “Friday the 13th.” A cult following of fans worldwide will travel to the township for movie-related events. There are several videos on YouTube where travelers visit some of the local landmarks, including Blairstown Diner.

The diner sees a spike in business when the date rolls around, particularly among visitors driving out to see the movie at nearby Roy’s Hall, workers have told lehighvalleylive.com.

Any potential buyers, however, will need to be particularly savvy in their offers.

“The owner is willing to discuss any REALISTIC creative options ... from cash to partial financing of the property only,” the listing states of Wishnia.

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Pamela Sroka-Holzmann may be reached at pholzmann@lehighvalleylive.com.