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Selene, 100 East 53rd Street, #19A

$3,995,000 ($2,028 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,970 ft2
Building Profile  | 
254 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 12, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($505,000) on Jul 22
    Days on Market: 254
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 234 times
Monthly Common Charges: $3,957
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,885
Total Taxes & Fees: $7,842 ($3.98/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $21,199
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $29,041 ($14.74/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($799,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Exquisite Interior Design: Meticulously designed 1,970 sq ft residence featuring oversized wide-plank white oak flooring and high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling UV-coated windows.
  • Chef's Kitchen: Open kitchen with wire-brushed oak cabinetry, Italian Carrara marble countertops, and top-of-the-line Gaggenau stainless steel appliances for effortless culinary experiences.
  • Luxurious Primary Suite: Private suite with a custom dressing room, radiant heated floors, and a spa-like bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower and Toto Neorest smart bidet toilet.
  • Breathtaking City Views: Triple exposures offering sweeping, unobstructed views of Midtown Manhattan, enhancing the urban living experience.
  • Exclusive Amenities: Access to wellness-focused amenities including a 60 ft garden sanctuary swimming pool, fitness and yoga salons, and spa facilities.
  • Michelin-Starred Dining: Direct elevator access to Le Jardinier, a Michelin-starred restaurant, providing residents with exclusive dining privileges.

Description

Indulge in the epitome of modern living at Selene, where refined elegance and urban sophistication converge. Perched on the 19th floor of this discrete building, this residence is an exquisite 2-bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home offering a rare opportunity to experience luxury at its finest. With 1,970 square feet of meticulously designed space, every detail exudes opulence.

The open chef’s kitchen is elegant with wire-brushed oak cabinetry, LED lighting, cabinet-fronted Gaggenau stainless steel appliances with embedded ventilation, an Italian Carrara marble knife edge countertop and backsplash. A Gaggenau induction cooktop, under the counter microwave and Franke waste disposer streamline daily chores, making kitchen duties effortless and efficient. Triple exposures provide breathtaking views of the city from the north, west, and east. Retreat to the private primary suite, complete with a custom dressing room which houses a safe for your valuables, and a luxurious primary bathroom featuring radiant heated floors, a wire-brushed oak vanity with Silver Striato travertine slab countertop and an integrated double sink.

Recessed medicine cabinets with LED lighting, a linen closet with an enclosed full length mirror, a glass-enclosed spa shower, and a water closet with a Toto Neorest smart bidet toilet complete the luxurious experience. Nestled in a corner, the second bedroom features its own private ensuite bathroom, tailor-made closets, and a cozy study alcove. With windows facing north and west, it offers sweeping, unobstructed views of midtown Manhattan, serving as a constant reminder of the city’s bustling energy and iconic skyline. The exquisite powder room at the entrance is perfect for guests and features honed Agora Black Turkish marble countertops with an integrated sink and Aquabrass fittings in polished nickel.

Keyfob access to your floor ensures added privacy, while the oversized wide-plank white oak flooring and high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling UV-coated windows reflect the thoughtful attention to detail evident throughout the residence. With its signature Saffron Suede fragrance, Selene isn’t just a residence; it’s a lifestyle. Designed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with AD100 William T. Georgis, this 63-story masterpiece houses only 94 exclusive units, with only two apartments on this floor. Residents enjoy access to three levels of amenity salons focused on wellness and self-care, including a 60 ft long garden sanctuary swimming pool, fitness and yoga salons, spa facilities including 2 treatment/massage rooms, a steam room and sauna, a games lounge with pool and ping pong tables, a conference room with a pantry, and a library.

Culinary delights await at Le Jardinier, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Bar Bastion, accessible via a direct elevator for residents. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your lifestyle to unprecedented heights at Selene. Please note there is a Working Capital Contribution Fund equal to two months of common charges paid by the buyer.

The residence can also be delivered fully furnished, offering immediate luxury living.

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About Selene, 100 East 53rd Street

81

Selene, 100 East 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

28
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
9
=
81
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Individual Designation 2 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Pool
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • Common Dining Room
  • Fireplaces
  • LEED Accreditation
  • Library
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Restaurant
  • Spa / Therapy Room

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Pros
  • Tower looms over rear of Seagram Building
  • Very few apartments
  • Designed by Sir Norman Foster
  • Good transportation
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Across street from Citicorp Center
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Mixed-use
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at Lexington Ave 0.10 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.34 miles
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at 6th Ave 0.48 miles

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