The property in question is a historic brownstone that served as the facade for lead character Carrie Bradshaw's Upper East Side apartment. That real-life abode is actually located on Perry Street in the West Village, where it has become a "global tourist destination" for devoted followers of the HBO series.

The bustle of the Big Apple plays has resulted in some iconic shows set in NYC, including Sex and The City. The actual owner of Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment’s facade is seeking new levels to keep fans at bay from her private residence. The infamous front door has become one of those places that are now TV show famous, thanks to the HBO classic.

The owner of the building that served as the exterior of Sarah Jessica Parker's apartment made the request with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission after the stoop has continued to be a "global tourist destination.