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.

New York city officials have approved adding a metal gate to deter fans of the hit HBO TV show "Sex and the City" from making around the clock trips to

Changes are coming to the iconic New York City stoop featured in "Sex and the City." The building's owner submitted a letter to the Preservation Commission saying the existing chain is not enough to deter trespassers.

Also forever, it would seem? The interest in the “Sex and the City” character’s stoop in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village historic district. (In the show, Bradshaw lives on the Upper East Side, but the exterior used for filming is actually farther south — that’s showbiz!)

The iconic building from 'Sex and the City' is getting a gate to protect residents from overwhelming tourist traffic. Owner Barbara Lorber is taking a stand after years of harassment from fans.