Carrie Bradshaw’s NYC Brownstone Swap Revealed—Why Season 3 of ‘And Just Like That’ Faked the Iconic Stoop
Jordan Collins here, ready to explain yet another detail you probably missed but absolutely should know about. Because yes, even if you thought you were paying attention to every frame of “And Just Like That,” chances are you didn’t catch the full story behind Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone switch-up in Season 3. And no, it wasn’t CGI magic or a clever editing trick—it was a last-minute location swap that had production designers scrambling and fans scratching their heads.
Let’s start with the basics: for years, fans have flocked to 66 Perry Street in Manhattan’s West Village like it’s some kind of fashion-forward Mecca. That iconic stoop where Carrie Bradshaw posed in her pink tutu? Real address, real property, and apparently, real headache for its owner. So when HBO Max’s revival series returned for its third and final season, viewers expecting a bittersweet farewell to the legendary apartment got a surprise instead—a different building altogether, just three blocks away on West 12th Street.
So what gives? According to Miguel López-Castillo, the show’s production designer, it was a mix of bad timing, bad luck, and one very expensive negotiation gone sideways. Construction was already underway near the original brownstone, making the area look more “construction zone” than “Manhattan masterpiece.” Scaffolding, noise, dust—none of which exactly screams *Sex and the City* elegance.
But that wasn’t even the main issue. The real kicker? The owner of 66 Perry Street reportedly refused to come to terms financially with the production team. She’d had enough over the years dealing with obsessive fans clogging her steps, ignoring “No Trespassing” signs, and generally turning her private residence into a tourist trap. In fact, she once even begged city officials to install a gate to keep people off her stoop. Understandable, really. Imagine trying to enjoy your morning coffee while strangers take selfies on your doorstep.
With time running out and reshoots not an option, the crew had to find a new spot fast. Enter: a nearly identical brownstone on West 12th Street. Same ornate railings, same charming front door, same leafy trees framing the shot just right. It was close enough to fool most viewers—at least until eagle-eyed SATC super-fans noticed the doors didn’t match up. Oops.
The production team tried to make the best of it. They wanted to build a replica stoop, but that would’ve cost upwards of $700,000. Instead, they worked within tight constraints from the new owners—who allowed only a few hours of prep and shooting time, and refused to let the crew trim the trees (though they did agree to tie them back). López-Castillo later took to Instagram to explain the switch, posting two behind-the-scenes photos and a detailed caption for those still wondering why Carrie’s home looked… slightly off.
Fans weren’t thrilled. One commenter lamented, “We deserve better.” But let’s be honest—given the circumstances, this was the best possible outcome. Would you rather have had a green-screened stoop or a hastily built set that looked like it came from a low-budget rom-com?
So next time you rewatch that final season, pay attention. You might notice subtle differences—the color of the door, the angle of the steps, the way the light hits the windows. It’s not the same brownstone. But hey, at least it’s still New York. Still Carrie. Still chaos. Just… slightly relocated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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