This unique property offers spectacular and sweeping views of the East River, the 59th Street bridge and skyline views of both Manhattan and out towards Long Island, plus a rare Beekman Place corner set-back and spacious terrace. Features include a huge corner living room, corner den and a corner master bedroom, all with oversize picture windows. The renovation style is contemporary and elegant and includes a marble master bath with steam shower plus a powder room. This very special and unique apartment feels like a penthouse. The corner den has French doors that open onto the corner setback spacious terrace and this versatile room could also be a library, dining room or 2nd bedroom. The windowed kitchen has a subzero fridge and granite countertops. The stunning skyline views include the famous River House, the Citicorp and Lipstick buildings plus the Citibank building across the river. The living room, den and the terrace all have east and north exposures and have dramatic views of the East River, the bridge and the skyline The master bedroom faces north and west with river and skyline views as well. The views are ever changing, exciting and enjoyable as you can see the sunrise, moonrise, weather systems, the ebb and flow of the river and its passing yachts and ships. This is truly a rare gem that has it all. If you want bigger space, this apartment may be combined (subject to approval by the building, which is expected to be OK) with an adjacent 5 room terraced apartment for a total of 9.5 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Library, 3.5 baths, 2 terraces, 5 rooms on the river and the entire front of the building. This additional apartment is asking $2,350,000. This fine circa 1957 building on Beekman Place was built as a co-op and is a popular, full service, pet friendly building with storage and a garage. Beekman Place, only two blocks long between 49th St. and 51st St., offers elegance, serene charm, safety with private security services and easy access to midtown and the FDR.
Listing ID: 790738 Last updated: 9/8/2010 Type: Cooperative Price: $1,385,000 Maintenance/CC: $3,011 Tax deduction: 34% Rooms: 4.5 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1.5 Library: Yes Outdoor space: Terrace City views: Yes River views: Yes Air conditioning: Through wall Managed by: Brown Harris Stevens Period: Post-War Built: 1957 Building Type: Elevator Doorman: Yes Attended lobby: Yes Elevator attendant: Yes Garage in building: Yes Laundry in building: Yes Storage available: Yes Pets allowed: Yes
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