Tower Residences

Beckford Tower

Elegantly inhabiting its prime corner site on the Upper East Side, Beckford Tower is a testament to the stonemason’s craft; 31 floors of hand-carved Indiana Limestone and Brynne Brownstone embracing a range of 72 one- to six-bedroom condominium residences and three breathtaking crown penthouses. Detail is everything here, with Sofield taking inspiration from the historic architecture of this most desirable of New York neighborhoods to create a rarefied vision of modern living.

William Sofield believes that “architecture should be a backdrop for the lives of the people who live there.” In which case, those who live at Beckford Tower will have a memorable setting indeed.

Illustration of Beckford Tower, building entrance on 80th Street

Beckford Tower is a truly impressive presence on the streets of the Upper East Side. The beautiful formality of the stonework sets the scene for an interior design that finds a harmonious balance of grandeur and comfort.

Each residence features generous living and sleeping spaces, with classical detailing such as geometric cornicing, herringbone-laid oak and Statuary marble complemented by ceilings from over nine feet to over thirteen feet tall. Penthouse residences offer Upper East Side living on a grand scale, with outdoor spaces, extensive master suites, kitchens and formal entertaining rooms with custom limestone fireplaces sourced from England.

“I used to joke that if I did a good job, nobody would notice the design at all. It would all just exist and fit seamlessly into people’s lives.”
WILLIAM SOFIELD, STUDIO SOFIELD
Illustration of Beckford House, master bathroom
Illustration of Beckford Tower, kitchen