Barbara Lorber, owner of Carrie Bradshaw's apartment, sought approval for a gate due to disruptive tourist activity, arguing that visitors consistently crowd her property and disrupt her peace.
The Landmark Preservation Committee approved Lorber’s request for a barrier, illustrating a growing tension between local residents and the influx of tourists drawn by cultural landmarks.
The article critiques the overdramatic response to noisy tourists, suggesting a shared urban frustration with public disturbances over typical city life.
The author expresses frustration with selective NIMBYism, highlighting the frequent disturbances experienced by residents that are similar to those faced by Lorber.
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