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Beekman Terrace, 455 East 51st Street - Beekman/Sutton Place
Beekman Terrace, 455 East 51st Street - Beekman/Sutton Place
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455 East 51st Street

Beekman Terrace,
455 East 51st Street

Doorman Co-op located in Beekman/Sutton Place, between First Avenue & East River Drive  Map

  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (14)
  • All Units in Building (37)
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Overview of Beekman Terrace at 455 East 51st Street

Beekman Terrace, built in 1924 by Joseph B. Thomas and designed by Treanor & Fatio, is a distinguished pre-war co-op at 455 East 51st Street. This H-shaped, six-story building was historically significant as the first luxury apartment house to embrace the East River waterfront, featuring Venetian-inspired architecture with terra cotta plaques and maritime symbols.

The red-brick building contains 37 units and is notable for its arched, rusticated ground floor, impressive landscaped courtyard, and gated entrance. Many apartments feature wood-burning fireplaces and river views, with the building offering amenities including a 24-hour doorman, roof deck, gym, and storage facilities.

Positioned at the northern end of Beekman Place overlooking Peter Detmold Park and the East River, the building survived a notable $43 million buyout attempt in 1985, which led to protective zoning changes in the neighborhood. The building has housed notable residents including historian Arthur B. Schlesinger.

The co-op maintains a pet-friendly policy and allows pied-à-terres, with 65% financing permitted. A 2% flip tax applies to sales. Its location provides easy access to the East River Promenade, while being part of the prestigious Beekman/Sutton Place neighborhood.

The building's apartments range from one to three bedrooms, many featuring high ceilings, herringbone floors, and classic pre-war details. Some units offer private entrances, while others showcase river views through large windows, some with unique stained-glass nautical designs.

Beekman Terrace's courtyard and entrance create a sense of privacy and exclusivity, with the building benefiting from both a neighborhood association and private security. The location offers proximity to multiple transit options including the E, F, and M trains.

Year Built
1924
Apartments
37
Floors
6
Neighborhood
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50%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Explore off-market possibilities at Beekman Terrace – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.38 miles

Carter’s Review

"This attractive, 6-story, red-brick apartment building at 455 East 51st Street anchors the northern end of Beekman Place and was erected in 1925 by Joseph B. Thomas, who had in 1910 developed the “Block Beautiful” on 19th Street between Irving Place and Third Avenue where, according to a June 28, 1998 “Streetscapes” column in The New York Times, he had transformed “the declining brownstones with bright stucco and romantic ironwork.”

The east side of this H-shaped building faces the East River and the south side overlooks an attractive, sunken park and Beekman Place’s townhouses."
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Pros & Cons

  • Great vistas of the East River and Beekman Place
  • Large, landscaped courtyard
  • Canopied entrance across from entrance to sunken park
  • Permits pets
  • Wood-burning fireplaces
  • 24-hour doorman service with gated entrance
  • Roof deck with spectacular East River views
  • Private storage facilities
  • Fitness center/gym
  • Historic pre-war building (1924)
  • Allows pied-à-terres
  • Prime location near E/F/M trains
  • Private neighborhood security
  • No screening room
  • No residents lounge
  • 2% flip tax paid by purchaser
  • Limited financing (65% maximum)

CityRealty Rating

21
/44
Architecture
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34
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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9
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79
CITYREALTY
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "stunning" Beekman Place residence offers "spectacular river views" and stands as "one of the area's most beautiful buildings." Well-appointed amenities complement the prime eastside location, making it a "coveted" residential address.

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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