12 Beekman Place, 5/6-B

Two-bedroom duplex in midcentury building. Designer home has gracious architectural detail, from the gracious staircase to the dramatic dining area. A bank of windows stretches across the living room, embracing the most enchanting view of mature treetops, beautiful townhouses, and the river. The kitchen has lacquered cabinets, great storage, and lots of counter space.

The upper level has two bedrooms, one used as the master bedroom and the second currently set up as a combination den/office with a sleeper sofa that is perfect for guests. Both rooms have expansive windows and wonderful views including the river and 59th Street Bridge. Light fills this home from the open eastern exposures. There are gorgeous parquet floors and one and half baths.

12 Beekman, built in 1957, is in the center of the renown enclave of Beekman Place. The lobby is beautiful and the staff, with full time doorman, is welcoming and accommodating. There is an attended parking garage in the building, it is pet friendly, 65% financing and pied-a-terres permitted

Off the bustle of Midtown, Beekman is serene, with beautiful treelined streets, charming buildings including noted townhouses, and no through traffic, yet within one to four blocks are shops, restaurants, cafes, drycleaners, Whole Foods, and all transportation.