This Gorgeous Abandoned Building Was Hiding in Lower Manhattan 21.68K Brian Moylan 06/16/10 04:16PM Filed to: things we actually like things we actually like Real Estate Porn Real Estate Scouting new york 5 Beekman st Manhattan Cityhall The blog ScoutingNY scored a tour of 5 Beekman Street just blocks from Manhattan's City Hall. The 1882 building has been shuttered since the '40s and is home to a gorgeous atrium, wrought iron details, and spectacular views. Amazing.