12 Beekman Pl

A full-service, midcentury cooperative located in Manhattan’s exclusive Beekman Place enclave, this 13-story, 1957-built brick-and-limestone building contains roughly 40 residences of mostly studios, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The block-scaled property blends traditional prewar proportions with later renovations: many units feature high ceilings, oversized windows, crown moldings, original parquet or dark wood flooring and updated kitchens and baths. Apartments are frequently arranged with formal entry foyers, separate dining areas and generous closet storage; select homes open to private terraces or balconies with East River and Midtown sightlines. Common areas include a landscaped garden courtyard, a tree-lined patio and an attended lobby with white-glove staffing — 24-hour doorman, elevator operator and a live-in superintendent. Resident conveniences are robust: an on-site attended garage, private storage rooms, laundry facilities, bicycle storage and a building security patrol for the small, gated enclave. The co-op is pet-friendly and enforces a no-smoking policy. Situated two blocks long between 49th and 51st Streets, the address delivers a quiet, village-like atmosphere steps from Peter Detmold Park, the East River esplanade, Midtown dining and easy access to FDR Drive and transit.