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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  | 
238 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 12, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($505,000) on Jul 22
    Days on Market: 238
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 230 times
Monthly Common Charges: $3,957
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,885
Total Taxes & Fees: $7,842 ($3.98/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $21,220
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $29,062 ($14.75/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

  • High-End Features: The condo features high-end finishes, an open chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling UV-coated windows, and triple exposures providing breathtaking city views. The private primary suite comes with a custom dressing room and luxurious bathroom, while the second bedroom has a private ensuite bathroom and study alcove.
  • Exclusive Building: The building is exclusive with only 94 units, providing a full-time doorman for added security, 24-hour concierge service, resident storage, a bike room, and valet services. The residence also has the option to be delivered fully furnished.
  • Premium Amenities: Residents have access to wellness and self-care amenities including a 60 ft long garden sanctuary swimming pool, fitness and yoga salons, spa facilities, a games lounge, a conference room, and a library. The building also houses a wellness center, spa, a 60-foot pool, yoga and Pilates rooms, and lounges.
  • Direct Access to Fine Dining: The condo offers direct elevator access to the Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Jardinier, and Bar Bastion, providing residents with an unparalleled dining experience right at their doorstep.
  • Convenience Features: The unit is equipped with in-unit Miele washer/dryers and central AC for the utmost convenience.
  • Prime Location: This luxurious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo is located in the desirable Midtown East neighborhood, within walking distance to cultural icons like the MoMA and Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. It also boasts good transportation links with close proximity to both express and local subways.

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

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About Selene, 100 East 53rd Street

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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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