455 E 51St St

Beekman Terrace at 455 East 51st Street is a six-story, 1924-built prewar cooperative composed of roughly three dozen residences arranged around a central planted courtyard. The masonry façade and gated entry evoke early 20th-century townhouse-scale luxury; interiors commonly retain period details such as herringbone or wide-plank wood floors, crown moldings, tall ceilings and working wood-burning fireplaces. Unit mix ranges from one- to three-bedroom homes, many reconfigured or combined to create loft-like proportions, formal dining rooms, libraries and generous entry galleries. Building services include a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, elevator access, on-site laundry, fitness room, and allocated storage; two storage bins are referenced with some units. Outdoor amenities are a prominent element: a landscaped courtyard/garden, private planted entry, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic East River and city views. Practical policies and conveniences include pied-a-terre and pet allowances (with board approval), storage availability, allowed financing limits (commonly up to 65%), and a modest flip tax. Situated at the end of a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac on Beekman Place, the property fronts the East River Esplanade and Peter Detmold Park and benefits from nearby transit, restaurants, and a neighborhood security patrol that supplements building staff.