What is the setting of Catcher in the Rye?

The setting of "The Catcher in the Rye" is primarily in New York City in the 1950s. The story follows the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, as he navigates through various locations in the city such as Penn Station, the Edmont Hotel, and Central Park. The novel also includes flashbacks to Holden's past in boarding schools, such as Pencey Prep.