The apartment currently has two wings with an impressive entrance parlor setting the tone for what you are about to see. The public wing includes a fabulous bay windowed living room overlooking the East River, a guest bedroom with en-suite bath, an enormous chef's kitchen, a formal dining room, a west facing living room housing a grand piano and a mahogany paneled media room. The private wing includes an impressive library / office for two with en-suite bath, a full sized laundry room, powder room and a luxurious, reimagined master bedroom suite. All rooms showcase dramatic views of the East River views and the Manhattan skyline. Surround sound music and Juliet balconies completes the timeless ambience of the entire space.
The Chef?s kitchen, designed by St. Charles of New York, includes a windowed bistro dining area with a mahogany built-in breakfront; cooking appliances by Wolf set into sleek floor to ceiling white cabinetry topped with Blue Bahia Granite and white subway tile walls, 2 dishwashers, and finally a butlers pantry area with a full sized SubZero refrigerator and freezer paneled to appear as a linen armoire. This area has mahogany and glass display pieces flanked by hidden cabinetry and both kitchen and dining room have stained glass doors.
Around the corner on the way to the East Room is a full stocked bar with 2 full sized Miele wine cellars, beer Kegerator, 2 drawer SubZero refrigerator / freezer and is surrounded by beautiful cabinetry, topped with quartzite. Adjacent, you will find an expansive East facing living room with direct views river. A private guest suite boasts beautiful custom closets and a new luxurious bath complete with exotic tile and rain shower.
In the other wing there is a mahogany library/ office with two large handcrafted work spaces designed for ease of use in today's work at home environment. Stunning details include a coffered mahogany ceiling with a beautiful brass chandelier, custom built-ins adorned with fine Butler brass knobs which give the room a warm and cozy feeling. Tucked into this room is a full marble bath.
The master bedroom suite is luxurious and classically beautiful with a dressing area and bay windowed separate seating area faces south and west showcasing iconic NYC views, enhanced by mirrored window frames. The entire suite has custom designed linen white wainscoting and coffered ceilings which are adorned with Waterford chandeliers. In the center of the dressing area is an oval marble topped pedestal cabin designed with additional drawers for all the smaller dressing necessities. The en-suite master bath boasts a stall shower, separate heated tub, dual sinks and a a heated floor.
Some additional features found throughout the residence are: 10'+ crown molded ceilings, ornate marble and granite window sills, elaborate wainscoting and door trim ornaments, Adams style 2 light brass sconces, herringbone wood flooring, marble and granite window sills and an abundance of custom designed closets.
The Grand Beekman is a full service luxury condominium completed in 2003 and designed by Costas Kondylis. Building amenities include: a 24 hour doorman and concierge, fitness center, playroom, resident's lounge, garden room and an exceptional 24 hour staff to attend to your every need.
If desired, one can own the entire 21 FL at the Grand Beekman, as both 21A and 21C are on the market for sale.
Quick Profile
Beekman Place is less of a neighborhood than it is a quiet two-block enclave just north of the United Nations on the far eastern edge of Turtle Bay. There is only one street that runs through the neighborhood, also called Beekman Place, that wraps itself around 49th Street and 51st Street.
This bucolic little stretch of the east side has always been a cherished spot for those fortunate enough to have found refuge here. The noise and the street traffic from the city surrounds is virtually non-existent as there are no through streets in this neighborhood.
The neighborhood composition largely consists of a few clusters of townhouses and prewar co-ops. The exception to the rule is the charming art-deco-styled Beekman Place Hotel at the corner of First Avenue and 49th Street and the two post-war towers, 860 and 870 UN Plaza that front the grounds of the United Nations.
According to New York City records, the median price for an apartment in Manhattan in the month of January was $1,200,000. The price represents an increase of 11.3% from last year’s median price of $1,077,500. The number of sales increased from 801 to 1,056 representing a year-over-year increase of 31.8%. What exactly does $1.2 millio...
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