CARRIE BRADSHAW'S "SEX AND THE CITY" APARTMENT

Welcome to 66 Perry Street. Before we begin, please respect the chain-link barrier at the entrance of the stoop. And the current homeowners ask that you put a non-profit donation in their box as the sign states. This isn't mandatory, so let your inner voice be your conscience.

Now, let's talk about the apartment of one of the most enigmatic characters in the history of television, Carrie Bradshaw of Sex In The City. This brownstone was used for the exterior shots of Carrie’s apartment.

Here's a fun fact; The show used a different building at 245 East 73rd Street for the pilot, but the street proved too busy for film crews during production. So, from the second episode onward, 66 Perry Street was the primary location for exterior shots of Carrie's "Upper East Side" apartment.

This brownstone became a symbol of Carrie's independent lifestyle as a single woman in New York City. It represented a personal sanctuary and a place where much of the show’s narrative unfolded. If you're a fan of the show, you'll know that this apartment is as much a character in the show as the people. As you can see, it perfectly reflects the romanticized idea of living in New York City.

The interior shots of Carrie’s apartment were not actually filmed at this location. Instead, those shots were staged in a film studio where they could better control lighting and sound.

If you're thinking of buying some real estate on this block, I should tell you that the brownstones here run upwards of $20 million dollars. And at the time of this recording, one notable resident currently lives on this very block: Sarah Jessica Parker, herself.