Elegant Prewar Alcove Studio with Antique Marble Mantle at the Southgate
Set on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Beekman, Residence 1E at the Southgate combines classic Emery Roth architecture with an exacting renovation done from the inside out. Originally curated by an owner in the fashion industry with a keen eye for art and antiques, the home was conceived as a refined boutique sanctuary, yet offers immense flexibility to adapt to any buyer's needs -whether as an elegant primary home or an inspiring pied-à-terre.

At the heart of the dining salon sits an authentic 19th-century French mantle in Rouge Royal marble, installed by Wm. H. Jackson, the historic New York firm founded in 1827. It serves as a dramatic, irreplaceable focal point for dining, entertaining, and showcasing art. The owner renovated intricately renovated the space to include a ll new plumbing and fully upgraded electrical, custom crown moldings and baseboards, soundproof French doors for exceptional peace and privacy.
Classic prewar hardwood floors preserved beneath the carpet.


Additional features include:
Gracious 10-foot entry foyer with soundproof French doors
Two built-in Murphy beds that allow the space to function effortlessly as a bedroom by night while remaining completely open by day (or easily converted to extensive custom storage).
Generous walk-in closet for ample wardrobe and general storage
Windowed kitchen with maple cabinetry, black granite countertops, a gas range, and stainless steel appliances
Black granite bath featuring a sleek frameless glass walk-in shower and granite vanity

Designed by Emery Roth and built by Bing & Bing in 1931, the Southgate is a five-building co-op centered around a private, landscaped garden.
Full-time doorman and live-in resident manager
Central laundry, bike room, and private storage
Maintenance includes electricity, heat, and water
Pets, pied-à-terre purchases, co-purchasing, guarantors, and gifting permitted
Sublets allowed 3 out of every 5 years
Washer/dryer permitted with board approval
2% flip tax

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Listed by Corcoran Group / Jessica Toby Waxman

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