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.

Carrie Bradshaw's apartment was almost its own character in the hit television series. But is it possible fans of Sex and the City have paid too much attention to the iconic New York City brownstone?

Deterrent to tourists who take photos outside Manhattan brownstone where Carrie Bradshaw lived in Sex and the City approved by commission.