575 PARK Avenue #409

Built in 1927, The Beekman exemplifies the sophistication of Park Avenue living, with amenities including a full-time doorperson, a valet, and weekday maid service. The co-op's elegance is especially apparent in #409, a spacious one-bedroom. With its marble floor and ceiling rosette, the entrance hall welcomes you and any guests in gracious style. A pair of Tuscan columns separate the entryway from the 22-foot-long living room. Large south-facing windows make both this room and the 18-foot-long bedroom ideal for sun-loving plants and people alike. Equally well suited for entertaining and relaxation, the living room boasts herringbone wood floors, a beamed ceiling, and a real-flame gel-fuel fireplace perfect for creating an alluring glow on winter evenings. (The red chandelier in the entry hall is excluded) In the kitchen, white cabinets and a full-height glass backsplash complement the high-quality appliances: Gaggenau cooktop, Blomberg refrigerator, Sharp over-the-range microwave, Frigidaire dishwasher. The bathroom is also bright and light, with a window as well as a combination shower-bathtub. A customized walk-in closet and six additional closets throughout the apartment provide a wealth of storage. As a prewar building, The Beekman was constructed with thick walls that provide exceptional soundproofing. The live-in resident manager and the concierge, along with the doorman, maid service, and window-cleaning service, recall a bygone refinement. At the same time, central air, the well-equipped fitness center with skylight, a meeting space, laundry facilities, and bicycle and storage rooms suit today's lifestyle. The Italian Renaissance-style building is home not only to 131 apartments but also to the renowned Caf Boulud, from award-winning chef Daniel Boulud. And just a few blocks away are Central Park, Museum Mile, even more restaurants, and world-class shopping, including Bloomingdale's and Bergdorf Goodman. When you live at The Beekman, the best of Manhattan is at your doorstep. Though given how much of a haven unit 409 is, you might never want to leave it. The building's land lease has been extended through December 31, 2124; the maintenance includes utilities. Pieds-à-terre, foreign buyers, LLCs, and trusts are permitted with board approval, and subleasing is permitted subject to building rules. Pets are not permitted. Three percent flip tax is paid by the purchaser.