<p id=”par-1_110″>Back in the late ’90s, no one knew what <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/sex-and-the-city/?swcfpc=1″>Sex and the City</a></em> would become or just how much attention it would bring to a subdued brownstone in the West Village. The brownstone that acted as the exterior of Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment has garnered lots of attention over the years. Now, renewed interest in the show has driven even more viewers to stop by <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/was-sex-and-the-city-actually-filmed-in-nyc.html/”>the Perry Street address</a>, spurring the homeowner to action. Late last year, they submitted a request to alter their stoop to include a gate. In that request, the homeowner revealed they only allowed HBO to use their property because they “felt bad” for an NYU graduate.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-owner-of-carrie-bradshaw-s-brownstone-says-they-made-a-big-mistake”>The owner of Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone says they made a big mistake</h2>
<p id=”par-2_49″>The owner of 66 Perry Street has spent decades inside the beloved brownstone that served as the exterior of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/2-things-that-changed-in-carrie-bradshaws-apartment-between-sex-and-the-city-and-and-just-like-that-and-2-things-that-didnt.html/”>Carrie Bradshaw’s home</a>. They have lived in the house for so long that they are the ones who actually permitted HBO to use the home’s exterior in the 1998 series.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”1920″ height=”1280″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=1024&h=683&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Sarah Jessica Parker in front of Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment in ‘And Just Like That…'” class=”wp-image-2792986″ srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg 1920w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=150&h=100 150w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=640&h=427 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=768&h=512 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=1024&h=683 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=1536&h=1024 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=1200&h=800 1200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sarah-jessica-parker_24.jpg?w=90&h=60 90w” sizes=”(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Sarah Jessica Parker | Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_89″>In a renovation proposal, the homeowner explained exactly how 66 Perry Street became Carrie Bradshaw’s home. According to the proposal, the landowner only agreed to have the exterior of their home used by HBO when a young location scout said they feared they would lose their job if they didn’t secure permission to use the property. The owner, taking pity on the recent college graduate, allowed HBO to use the property for exterior shots. Cameras were not permitted inside the home. Interior scenes were shot at a soundstage nearby.</p>
<p id=”par-4_62″>The owner noted that they never expected <em>Sex and the City</em> to become a global phenomenon. Since its premiere, it has drawn thousands of visitors each year to <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/5-and-just-like-that-filming-locations-visit-right-now.html/”>locations featured in the series</a>. The Max reboot, <em>And Just Like That…</em>, has created even more interest in Carrie and her friends’ favorite spots. The proposal also notes that the homeowner regrets the decision.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-66-perry-street-will-have-a-gate-installed-to-keep-fans-back”>66 Perry Street will have a gate installed to keep fans back</h2>
<p id=”par-5_38″>Carrie Bradshaw’s old brownstone is about to get a whole new look. Never-revealed facts about how the Perry Street address only surfaced because the homeowner wants to make permanent changes to keep fans from infringing on their life.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”2231″ height=”1500″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=1024&h=688&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Sarah Jessica Parker is seen as Carrie Bradshaw in the window of the browntsaone that served as her apartment in ‘Sex and the City'” class=”wp-image-2714979″ srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg 2231w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=150&h=101 150w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=640&h=430 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=768&h=516 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=1024&h=688 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=1536&h=1033 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=2048&h=1377 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=1200&h=807 1200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SJP-and-just-like-that….jpg?w=89&h=60 89w” sizes=”(max-width: 2231px) 100vw, 2231px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw hangs out of the apartment window | James Devaney/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_74″>The homeowner, who purchased the brownstone in the late 1970s, submitted a proposal to install a gate in 2024. The proposal notes that the “no trespassing sign” they currently utilize keeps most fans at bay. Still, it has done little to curb more enthusiastic visitors. The homeowner said some fans climb the steps, peer in the home’s windows, and even attempt to enter the dwelling. Vandalism and late-night knocking have been common occurrences, too.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carrie-bradshaw-house.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”66 Perry Street in New York City sits with a rope blocking the steps of the iconic brownstone.” class=”wp-image-3791192″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>66 Perry Street | Christina Horsten/picture alliance via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-7_80″>66 Perry Street isn’t just beloved by <em>Sex and the City</em> fans as Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment. The property is a rich part of New York City’s history. According to<a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXcfd6LqyP/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”> Landmarks of New York</a>, the row house was built in 1866 as part of four properties. It served as the private residence of William Hume, the architect responsible for the project, for several years. It later served as <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/and-just-like-that-does-carrie-bradshaws-downtown-apartment-actually-exist.html/”>an apartment building </a>before returning to its former glory as a single-family dwelling.</p>