Sold on 9/12/2025 for $1,210,000
455 E 51st Street #3ED
MLS® #RLS20006609
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1930
Year Built
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Property Highlights
- Views: City, Garden, River
- Exposure: East,South facing
- Outdoor Space: Balcony
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Description
A PEEK AT THE RIVER… FACING A SECRET GARDEN... ON A SECRET CUL-DE-SAC… JUST BEYOND A SECRET GATE... SOULFUL 3 BEDROOM w/2 WORKING FIREPLACES & FULL DINING ROOM Sweetly situated in the famously private and well served Beekman Terrace (a handsome 1924 building coveted for its discreet riverfront location off of a quiet cul-de-sac), this grandly intimate residence is a fantastic find. Unfolding like a sweet cottage, this home's timeless touches make it a wonderful classic. With three comfy bedrooms and two windowed bathrooms -- plus a formal living room and full dining room (both with respective wood-burning fireplaces), this lovable corner residence is ideal for both entertaining and quiet relaxing. There is a home office, a balcony off of the dining room, a reading area, and a lovely gallery hall, there are a plethora of spaces for life's big and intimate moments. The foyer is naturally lit by the nearby home office, and has a cedar-lined coat closet. The living room is graced by its working fireplace and picturesque garden and river views. The formal dining room enjoys another wood-burning fireplace, and its new French doors offer direct access to a private balcony. Served by a well-appointed kitchen with Subzero fridge, a new oven, and a clever dining banquette, meals here can easily be a grand or a low-key affair. The primary bedroom has impressive cedar-lined closets, and is served by a windowed bath. Once featured in Architectural Digest, the secondary bedroom offers crown moldings, and custom shelving and cabinetry created by the former owner of this home, Peter Marino. On the other side of this home is a wonderfully private guest bedroom suite, served by its own windowed bath (with a washer/dryer). Quietly positioned along Beekman Terrace's prized Southern side — with an enchanting peek at the nautical beauty of the East River, and bird’s eye views of the enchanting "secret garden" just beyond the building's private gate house — this easy-to-love home enjoys private storage, and access to the pet-friendly building's river-view roof deck and the well-run building's fitness and laundry rooms. Within a stone's throw are the East River Promenade, Detmold Park, the E/F/M trains, and prime access to every area cultural, dining, and shopping destination -- not to mention the benefits of a very mindful neighborhood association and private security. Here is one of the best kept secrets in Manhattan: Your well-scaled, river-peek sweetheart...facing a secret garden...on a secret cul-de-sac...just beyond a secret gate...awaits. (2% flip tax paid by purchaser -- Pied-a-terre & trust purchases permitted)
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About Midtown East
View All Midtown East ListingsMidtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.
Midtown East Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
202
Median Asking Price
$1.99M
Median $/Sqft
$1,843
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
7
Price Reduced
25%
Sold (30 Days)
13
Median Sale Price
$1.59M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/1/26, 3:28 PM EST
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455 E 51st Street #3ED, Midtown East, New York County
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