Where Was Sex And The City Filmed?

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66 Perry Street

New York, New York City Outside only

Filmed here: Exteriors of Carrie Bradshaw's apartment stoop (seasons 4-6; 64 Perry Street for seasons 1-3)

This West Village townhouse served as the exterior of Carrie Bradshaw's apartment for seasons 4 through 6, after the production used 64 Perry Street for the first three seasons. The fictional address, 245 E. 73rd Street, was invented for the show. Today it is a private residence and one of the most photographed stoops in New York. Visitors can view it from the street at any time, and crowds are common, so residents ask for quiet and respect.

The original West Village location at 401 Bleecker Street appeared in season 3, when Carrie and Miranda ate cupcakes outside. The bakery helped turn the block into a destination and remains open to the public, still drawing long lines of fans. It is a short walk from Carrie's Perry Street stoop, which makes it easy to pair both stops in one visit. Expect a queue on weekends and warm afternoons.

This Central Park landmark hosted the scene where Carrie and Mr. Big have lunch before Carrie falls into the water. The boathouse sits on the lake in the middle of the park, reachable on foot from either side of Manhattan. The surrounding paths and rowboat rentals make it one of the more pleasant filming locations to linger at, and the park itself appears throughout the series in numerous scenes.

The Plaza appeared in various scenes, including the moment Carrie confronts Big outside after an engagement party. The historic hotel sits at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, and its exterior can be viewed easily at any hour. The building is open to the public for dining and overnight stays, so fans can walk through the lobby or even book a room in the same building where key drama played out.

The main branch on Fifth Avenue served as the planned wedding location referenced in the series and featured in the movie. It is a working public library, so both the exterior and interior are accessible during opening hours at no charge. The marble staircases and reading rooms are as impressive in person as on screen. Bryant Park sits directly behind the building, allowing two filming locations in a single stop.

Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District provided the exteriors for Samantha's apartment and served as a backdrop for the show's nightlife scenes. The neighborhood has changed considerably since the series aired, with high-end boutiques and hotels now lining streets that once housed slaughterhouses. It remains fully public, and the cobblestone blocks are easy to explore on foot, especially combined with the nearby High Line.

This Midtown park appears in various scenes, including sequences near the Empire State Building area. It sits behind the New York Public Library between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and is free to enter. The park hosts seasonal events, a carousel, and plenty of seating, making it a practical rest stop on a filming locations walk through Midtown. Its central location means most visitors pass through it anyway.

This small public garden in Greenwich Village, next to a former courthouse library, was the setting for Miranda and Steve's wedding. It is open during daylight hours and free to visit, though it is compact, so a stop takes only a few minutes. The garden sits a short walk from other West Village locations like Carrie's stoop and Magnolia Bakery, which makes it an easy addition to a downtown itinerary.