I. M. Pei projektirao je ovaj izvanredni penthouse na vrhu zgrade koju je volio i u kojoj je dugi niz godina živio. S više od 3100 četvornih stopa elegantnog interijera, potpuno okruženog s 2200 četvornih stopa ozelenjenih terasa s prekrasnim pogledom na East River i otok Roosevelt na istoku te dojmljivim gradskim panoramama u tri smjera, ovo je doista jedinstven prestižni njujorški stan.

Privatno dizalo vodi na galeriju pogodnu za izlaganje umjetnina, koja u jednom smjeru vodi do dviju spavaćih soba, a u drugom do dnevnih i prostorija za primanje gostiju.

Dvije dnevne sobe — od kojih je jedna nekoć bila velika formalna blagovaonica, a danas se koristi kao knjižnica — svaka s kaminom na drva, protežu se cijelom dužinom stana i cijeli su dan obasjane sunčevom svjetlošću. U njih se ulazi kroz ostakljeni prostor za sjedenje na kraju galerije, uz koji se nalazi gostinjski toalet.

Velika glavna spavaća soba okrenuta je prema istoku, ima prozore od poda do stropa i izlaz na terasu. Njezina kupaonica, povezana sa spavaćom sobom i u cijelosti ukrašena izvrsnim mramorom i kamenom, velika je poput nekih garsonijera. Niz hodnik nalazi se druga velika spavaća soba s prozorima okrenutima prema zapadu i jugu. I njezina je vlastita kupaonica obložena mramorom i kamenom te uključuje prostor idealan za perilicu i sušilicu rublja, čija je ugradnja dopuštena.

Prostrana kuhinja za gurmane s prostorom za blagovanje i cijelim zidom prozora okrenutih prema zapadu opremljena je novim uređajima vrhunske kvalitete. Na jednom se kraju otvara prema profinjenom mokrom baru koji povezuje kuhinju sa susjednom dnevnom sobom/formalnom blagovaonicom/knjižnicom.

Zgrada na adresi 30 Beekman Place, koju je projektirao George Pelham, izgrađena je 1930. godine. Sadržaji uključuju nedavno obnovljeno predvorje, 24-satnu vratarsku službu, upravitelja zgrade, modernu teretanu, spremište u podrumu i sustav za pročišćavanje vode u zgradi.

Beekman Place mirna je i intimna enklava u kojoj su živjeli velikani poput Irvinga Berlina, Johna D. Rockefellera i Williama Paleya. A, naravno, bila je i izmišljeno „glamurozno“ prebivalište tete Mame, slavne junakinje brodvejskog mjuzikla.

Četvrt Beekman/Sutton Place šarmantna je i iznimno poželjna zajednica, prepuna nekih od najfinijih luksuznih zgrada i gradskih kuća u gradu. Izvrsni restorani, trgovine prehrambenih proizvoda (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Morton Williams, International Cheese) i raznolike trgovine čine je vrlo ugodnom za život. Posebno su privlačne njezina blizina poslovnoj četvrti Park Avenue i lokacija u samom središtu medicinskog koridora East Sidea. Jednostavan pristup autocesti FDR Drive, mostu Queensboro i tunelu Midtown omogućuje brz odlazak prema Long Islandu, Connecticutu i zračnim lukama.

I.M. Pei designed this superb penthouse atop the building he loved and lived in for many years. Comprising over 3100 square feet of elegant interior space completely surrounded by 2200 square feet of planted terraces with stunning views of the East River and Roosevelt Island to the East and dramatic cityscapes in three directions, this is truly a unique New York trophy apartment.
A private elevator landing opens to an art-welcoming gallery that leads to the two bedrooms in one direction and the living and entertaining spaces in the other.
The two living rooms (one formerly a large formal dining room, now used as a library), each with a wood-burning fireplace, run the entire length of the apartment and are bathed in sunlight all day long. They are entered through a windowed seating area (with a guest bathroom) at the end of the gallery.
The large master bedroom faces East with floor to ceiling windows and an entrance to the terrace. Its en-suite windowed bathroom, adorned throughout with exquisite marble and stone, is as large as some studios. Down the hall is the second large bedroom with windows facing West and South. Its en-suite bathroom is also clad in marble and stone and includes a closet ideally suited for washer/dryer (which is permitted).
The spacious eat-in chef's kitchen with a wall of windows facing West includes top of the line new appliances. At one end it opens to a sophisticated wet bar that connects to the adjacent living room/formal dining room/library.
30 Beekman Place, designed by George Pelham, was built in 1930. Amenities include a recently restored lobby, 24-hour doorman service, a resident manager, modern gym, basement storage, and a building water purification system.
Beekman Place is a serene, intimate enclave that has been home to such luminaries as Irving Berlin, John D. Rockefeller, and William Paley. And, of course, it was the fictional "glamorous" residence of Auntie Mame of Broadway musical fame.
The Beekman /Sutton Place neighborhood is a charming, highly desirable community replete with some of the city's finest luxury buildings and townhouses. Excellent restaurants, food markets (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Morton Williams, International Cheese), and general shopping make it a very livable community. Its close proximity to the Park Avenue office district and its location in the heart of the East Side medical corridor are especially appealing. And easy access to the FDR Drive, the Queensboro Bridge, and Midtown Tunnel allows for quick escapes for those going to Long Island, Connecticut, and the airports.