The Year Was 1959

The year was 1959. Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House, Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, and the space race was accelerating. The Guggenheim Museum opened on Fifth Avenue, surprising New Yorkers with its spiraling shape and bold design. NASA introduced the Mercury Seven, the microchip was invented, Barbie made her debut, and Lorraine Hansberry published A Raisin in the Sun. It was a year defined by innovation, exploration, and midcentury modernism—a time when everything felt new.

Here’s a look at a few BHS listings that came to life that same year.

510 East 86th Street #17C

This high-floor apartment offers open city and East River views with three terraces made for indoor-outdoor living. Spacious and full of light, it’s a home designed for both comfort and entertaining.

500 Park Avenue #15E

Just steps from Central Park, this Park Avenue apartment features a corner living room with Park Avenue views and a decorative fireplace. The recently updated kitchen adds a modern touch to the space.

45 East 72nd Street #7B

The open living and dining area looks out over townhouses, trees, and gardens through oversized windows that fill the space with light. It’s bright, calm, and just a block from Central Park.

1270 5th Avenue #1D

Across from Central Park, this two-bedroom home has south-facing windows and defined living and dining areas. It seamlessly blends postwar charm with contemporary upgrades.

333 Sunset Dr #804

In Fort Lauderdale, this condo features limestone floors, modern finishes, and an open, comfortable layout. It’s part of The Four Seasons, with a pool, private docks, and easy access to nearby restaurants and shops.