Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath Prewar apartment at the corner of 51st Street and Beekman Place- a serene, tree-lined enclave bordering the East River. Rarely available high floor A-line with sunny southern city views including Beekman and the river. Enter the gracious foyer which leads to a spacious living room with gorgeous wood-burning fireplace, bleached hardwood  floors throughout  and beamed ceiling. Enormous chef's kitchen. Fantastic for entertaining.with window and open plan .Custom solid 3/4'  Pecan kitchen cabinets with solid  brass hardware, concrete island and shelves. Sub Zero Refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking 8 burner with 2 ovens and griddle..  Venetian plaster walls throughout .  Master bedroom with en-suite completely renovated Carrera marble bath with Dornbracht hardware and a rain shower. Two large customized walk-in closets. Newly installed Blomberg energy efficient washer/dryer and HVAC throughout. Custom everything abounds in this beautiful NEWLY RENOVATED apartment.Southgate, designed by renowned architect Emery Roth and built by Bing & Bing, is a full-service doorman building with private landscaped garden, storage and bike rooms, resident manager, and on-site management. The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terre ownership. Maintenance includes electricity. Situated within easy distance to the central Midtown business district and outstanding opportunities for shopping, dining, culture, and entertainment.2% flip tax paid by buyer