Sex, the City, and Seriously Low Rent: The Hunt for Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment
Ah, Carrie Bradshaw. Our sassy friend with a shoe fetish and a rent payment that defied all logic. But where exactly did this fashion icon hang her Manolos? The answer, my friends, is a glorious tale of fictional addresses and filming locations that would make even Mr. Big blush.
The Fictional Flat:
According to the show itself, Carrie resided at the mythical address of 245 E. 73rd Street. Let's be honest, this address was about as real as Samantha's ability to commit to one man. A quick Google search (because, darling, who even uses a map anymore?) will tell you that no such building exists.
The Filming Facade:
So where did they film those iconic stoop scenes of Carrie contemplating life, love, and the perfect shade of lipstick? Buckle up, Carrie aficionados, because this is where things get interesting. For the first season, the crew set up shop at 960 Madison Avenue. Now, this wasn't exactly Carrie's signature brownstone aesthetic. Think more high-end apartment building with a storefront on the ground floor. Not exactly the place for contemplating existential crises in a flower-pot adorned with Fendi baguettes.
The Brownstone Bonanza:
Thankfully, the producers eventually saw the light (and the need for a more picturesque stoop). Season two onwards gifted us with the gorgeous brownstone at 64 Perry Street. This charming West Village abode, with its fire escape and overflowing flower boxes, is practically a character itself. Just be prepared to share the sidewalk with a gaggle of tourists recreating Carrie's "single and fabulous" strut.
Bonus Round: The Rent Revelation:
Remember when Carrie nonchalantly mentioned her rent being a cool $700 a month? Let's just say that inflation, even in the fictional world of Sex and the City, has not been kind. In today's market, a shoebox in that neighborhood would cost more than a Fendi clutch.
So there you have it, the truth behind Carrie Bradshaw's ever-so-slightly elusive apartment. While the address may be a work of fiction, the quest to find it is an adventure worthy of a Sex and the City episode itself. Just remember, darling, when searching for your own dream apartment, factor in a slightly more realistic budget. Unless, of course, you have a secret source of income involving wealthy businessmen and questionable stock tips.
