Residents Sympathize with Struggles Against Tourist Disorder - Homeowners Striving to Contend with Tourist Havoc
In the heart of Greenwich Village, a quiet West Village street has been transformed into a bustling pilgrimage site for millions of fans worldwide. The coveted brownstone at 64 Perry Street, famously known as Carrie Bradshaw's iconic "Sex and the City" house, has been a magnet for tourists since the HBO series became a cultural phenomenon in the 90s.
Barbara Lorber, aged 80, allowed a film scout to use the steps of her Perry Street house for the series, unaware that this decision would turn her life upside down for two decades. The Lorbers, who live in the ground floor and rent out three apartments in the upper floors of the building they bought in 1979, have been dealing with daily chaos caused by tourists flocking to the house, posing on the steps, and transforming the street into a chaos of selfie sticks and screams.
Last Friday, workers installed an ornate iron fence in front of the brownstone, a significant step towards regaining peace for the Lorber family. The installation was done with permission from the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission, as the building is in the historic Greenwich Village district.
The fence, designed by Architect Isidoro Cruz and fabricated by Handco Welding, is intended to prevent tourist chaos and protect the privacy of the Lorber family. It's a symbol of a new chapter for the iconic house, which has become a touchstone for New York's magic.
Barbara Lorber deeply regrets her past kindness in allowing the use of her house steps for the filming of "Sex and the City." She asks for respect and requests that fans do not climb into their living spaces and windows. Despite the installation of the fence, the fans' interest in the house remains undiminished.
The series, based on Candace Bushnell's novel of the same name, followed the love lives of New York women Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda for six years. Its success continued with the films "Sex and the City" (2008) and "Sex and the City 2" (2010), and the now-cancelled spin-off series "And Just Like That..." on HBO Max.
The Lorber family had already applied to the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission for permission to install the fence in January. The series' 2004 ending did not dampen its success, and the house steps have become a pilgrimage site for fans worldwide. However, with the installation of the fence, the Lorbers hope for a return of peace and quiet to their once-quiet street.
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