In the highly desirable enclave of Beekman Place, 425 East 51st Street #9A is a classic New York two bedroom/two bath apartment replete with period detailing and historic charm. Located in the handsome prewar co-op known as Beekman House, the apartment overlooks a pleasant tree-lined block with very little traffic. The foyer leads into a beautifully proportioned 15 x 19'10' living/dining room with beamed ceilings and an enormous south-facing double window for plenty of light. The charming windowed eat-in kitchen is a bright, efficient space outfitted with a Viking Chef stove, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator and granite countertops. The primary bedroom also faces south and features beamed ceilings and a large double window. Two spacious built-in closets face a wall of customized bookshelves in the hall that leads to the en-suite bath. The second bedroom overlooks the building's courtyard and also contains an en-suite bath with shower and a large closet. A linen closet, hardwood floor and 9.10' ceilings throughout and window unit air conditioning round out the floorplan. The building is pet friendly, offers both general and bike storage and a common laundry room. Washers and dryers are not permitted. Live-in Super and part-time doorman (8 AM - 12 AM) and on hand. The neighborhood is quiet, architecturally distinguished and famed for its exclusivity and privacy. The United Nations and Avenue shops and eateries are but blocks away. An excellent chance to create a lovely, quiet refuge on the edge of Midtown Manhattan. 80% Financing permitted. Photos Virtually Staged.