Christopher Gray to lecture on Beekman Place

Real Estate Weekly, April 4, 2001

Noted historian and New York Times columnist Christopher Gray will deliver an illustrated talk on the historic Beekman Place neighborhood followed by a walking tour at a special brokers' luncheon party on April 5th celebrating the construction of the new Grand Beekman luxury condominium. Grand Beekman, located at 400 East 51st Street, is the first new residential development within the Beekman Place enclave in more than 25 years.

Mr. Gray, who writes the "Streetscapes" column in the Times' Sunday Real Estate section and is also the director of the Office of Metropolitan History, will highlight Beekman Place's impressive architecture, its lovely park and important role in the history of New York.

"Mr. Gray's knowledge of the City's architectural history is unparalleled, and his presentation will be a wonderful way to introduce Grand Beekman to the real estate community," said Izak Senbahar, the developer of Grand Beekman.

Rising 32 stories, Grand Beekman will boast breathtaking views of the city skyline and East River and capture the grace and grandeur of the exclusive Beekman Place neighborhood. Designed by Costas Kondylis, New York's preeminent luxury high-rise residential architect, Grand Beekman will feature 89 condominium residences.

They will range from one- to four-bedrooms, with several half-floor residences and three full-floor penthouses complete with fireplaces and sprawling terraces.

Construction will start this Spring, with occupancy scheduled for October 2002.