420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
Description
Wrapped in windows on three exposures, this spacious approximately 1,375-square-foot home is a bright and airy haven in the heart of the city. In the expansive great room, you're greeted by hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace and beautiful built-in cabinetry. The windowed dining area welcomes gracious entertaining while the adjacent updated...Discover your private indoor-outdoor hideaway in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a fairytale garden in Midtown East's storied Beekman neighborhood.
Wrapped in windows on three exposures, this spacious approximately 1,375-square-foot home is a bright and airy haven in the heart of the city. In the expansive great room, you're greeted by hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace and beautiful built-in cabinetry. The windowed dining area welcomes gracious entertaining while the adjacent updated kitchen is filled with ample cabinet space, quartz countertops and full-size stainless steel appliances.
Enjoy plenty of space for a king-size bed and additional furniture in the extra-large master suite featuring two California closets and an en suite marble bathroom. Just outside, the serene landscaped garden provides a delightful backdrop for outdoor dining and relaxation. This home's second bedroom features more smart built-ins and easy access to the second full bathroom. Plenty of additional closets and resident storage attend to wardrobe and belongings in this peaceful Beekman residence.
The Morad Beekman is a lovely postwar co-op where residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, a stunning double-height marble lobby, cold storage, bike room, a fantastic new roof deck and onsite parking garage. In addition there is a communal grilling patio and newly updated gym. This co-op offers incredible value and generous board policies that permit pets, co-purchasing, subletting and pieds-à-terre. The building even offers free 5G wifi and discounted cable packages for shareholders.
Located just inches from beautiful Peter Detmold Park and the East River promenade, this location combines Beekman residential serenity with Midtown accessibility. Great shopping and dining lines the nearby streets, and transportation is effortless with easy access to E, M and 6 trains, the Midtown Tunnel and 59th Street Bridge.
Listing Agents
![Dylan Hoffman]()
dhoffman@compass.comP: (646)-431-2260
![Susie Cornicello]()
susie.cornicello@compass.comP: (917)-771-4064
![Andrew Corso]()
andrew.corso@compass.comP: (203)-535-6011
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Private Patio
- Private Yard
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $4,180 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
420 Beekman Hill
Location
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Building Information for 420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
Payment Calculator
$7,455 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$3,275
$0
$4,180
Property History for 420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2021 | Sold Manual | $625,000 |
| 03/08/2021 | $625,000 -5.5% / yr | |
| 08/14/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 06/22/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $650,000 |
| 05/26/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/20/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $695,000 |
| 12/02/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/09/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $700,000 |
| 04/18/2011 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #64c258b3600b2993223fa758e4ccfa738c6050b9 | $1,249,000 |
| 04/01/2011 | Price Change RealPlus #64c258b3600b2993223fa758e4ccfa738c6050b9 | $1,249,000 |
| 03/15/2011 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #64c258b3600b2993223fa758e4ccfa738c6050b9 | $1,349,000 |
| 06/23/2008 | Sold RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,325,000 |
| 06/17/2008 | $1,280,000 | |
| 04/03/2008 | Contract Signed RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,325,000 |
| 01/18/2008 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,325,000 |
| 01/18/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,325,000 |
| 12/12/2007 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,295,000 |
| 10/25/2007 | Price Change RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,295,000 |
| 09/28/2007 | Price Change RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,349,000 |
| 07/03/2007 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #40d9c0c304b26b027188d42b760ccc495ab75004 | $1,395,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
Schools near 420 East 51st Street, Unit 2A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
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