425 east 50th street, built in 1930, is located in beekman place, one of manhattan's smallest and most exclusive enclaves. seven residents occupy this extraordinary, fully residential building. apartment #5, with approximately 1,075sf of interior space, is a one-bedroom duplex with a wood-burning fireplace and a terrace large enough to accommodate outdoor dining. the apartment is divided into three rooms—all of unusually generous proportion for a townhouse property. facing north into a courtyard, the apartment has the feel of a quiet sanctuary; its layout on two floors gives residents a pleasant sense of spaciousness. the light is excellent. a generous entry hall gives onto a roughly 17' x 18' living/dining room with fireplace, a wall of north-facing windows, and french doors leading to a 18.7 × 7'private terrace. the view is of mature neighboring trees, and the sounds of the city are diminished to the point one forgets them. the full-sized, square kitchen allows the option to create seating for casual suppers. generous counter and cabinet space plus deep closet/pantry storage provides room for the creative chef. the well-proportioned, well-placed staircase leads to a master bedroom that easily accommodates an oversized couch as well as a king-size bed. three closets along the east wall have substantial, easily accessible hanging space as well as good drawer and shelf space. light filters into the large bathroom/dressing room through a wall of classic glass bricks. italian marble vanity, counter-top, and floor tile define the look. the adjoining walk-in closet makes this a very efficient dressing room. 425 east 50th street, located on a fully residential, tree-lined street with no through traffic. pied-a-terre allowed. pets require board approval. 2.5% flip tax to be paid by purchaser.