100 E 53rd Street 51A
$9,900,000
MLS# RLS20126365 · Midtown East
Listed November 11, 2026 · 2 days on the market
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,385 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Experience elevated luxury living in this BRAND NEW beautifully designed, turnkey, fully furnished residence at Selene, 100 East 53rd Street. Thoughtfully curated by world-renowned design studio FrenchCalifornia and featured in Architectural Digest, Residence 51A offers an exceptional combination of sophisticated interiors, custom lighting, automatic shades throughout, and breathtaking panoramic views. Seller financing is available.
Spanning an impressive 3,385 square feet, this stunning full-floor residence features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and soaring 11-foot ceilings that create an airy and expansive atmosphere. With four exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows, the home is bathed in natural light and showcases spectacular views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
Upon arriving via your private key-locked elevator, a grand entrance welcomes you into an extraordinary living space. The magnificent great room and adjoining kitchen seamlessly blend elegance and functionality, creating the perfect setting for both intimate gatherings and grand-scale entertaining. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered by FrenchCalifornia, with beautifully appointed furnishings, custom lighting, and automatic window shades enhancing the residence's refined aesthetic and effortless comfort.
Designed by the renowned Foster + Partners, the open chef's kitchen is a masterpiece of modern design and functionality. It features wire-brushed oak cabinetry, top-of-the-line Gaggenau stainless steel appliances, Carrara marble countertops, integrated ventilation, and LED lighting, offering the perfect balance of style and practicality.
Privately situated on the opposite end of the residence, the expansive primary suite serves as a serene retreat above the city. It features a generously proportioned dressing area and a custom walk-in closet. The spa-inspired primary bathroom is appointed with heated Silver Striato travertine floors, a sleek wire-brushed oak vanity topped with a travertine slab, an integrated sink, recessed medicine cabinets with LED lighting, a glass-enclosed steam shower, and a separate water closet with a Toto Neorest toilet. Sophisticated Aquabrass fixtures complete this luxurious sanctuary.
Two additional generously sized bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering exceptional comfort, privacy, and captivating city views.
Offered fully furnished and completely turnkey, Residence 51A presents a rare opportunity to enjoy an impeccably designed home with every detail already in place.
Selene, located at 100 East 53rd Street, offers graciously scaled residences and sophisticated architecture by the internationally renowned Foster + Partners, with interiors created in collaboration with AD100 designer William T. Georgis. The building's public spaces, also envisioned by Georgis, feature a museum-caliber art collection, including a captivating installation by celebrated artist Rachel Feinstein in the Fireside Lobby.
Residents enjoy access to an exceptional collection of amenities spanning four floors, with abundant natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Highlights include a 60-foot garden sanctuary swimming pool surrounded by an arbor of trees, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art fitness and yoga salons, a billiards lounge, conference room, and library, all elegantly finished with slatted oak and smoky granite.
Adding to the building's exceptional lifestyle offering, the Michelin-starred Le Jardinier, helmed by Chef Alain Verzeroli and designed by AD100 recipient Joseph Dirand, is conveniently accessible just an elevator ride away.
Perfectly positioned on 53rd and Park Avenue, The Selene sits adjacent to the iconic Seagram Building, placing residents at the center of Manhattan's finest luxury boutiques, world-class dining, cultural landmarks, and celebrated architectural destinations.
Residence 51A offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience sophi
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
Residence 51A is fully furnished, with interiors by FrenchCalifornia and custom lighting and automatic window shades already in place. The three bedrooms and 3,385 square feet are ready to use as they are, and that matters in a full-floor home this size.
The open chef's kitchen was designed by Foster + Partners and has wire-brushed oak cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and Gaggenau stainless steel appliances. It runs into the great room, so cooking and hosting share one space. Integrated ventilation, LED lighting and a dishwasher are already part of the setup, so there's no kitchen work to plan around.
Laundry is handled inside the home, since the unit has its own washer and dryer. The ceilings are 11 feet high, and four exposures with floor-to-ceiling windows bring in a lot of light. Central air and hardwood floors run through the rooms.
Views
The primary suite is at the opposite end of the residence from the other rooms, which gives it real separation. You'll find a dressing area, a custom walk-in closet, heated Silver Striato travertine floors and a glass-enclosed steam shower. The other two bedrooms each have an en-suite bathroom, so guests don't have to share.
The building has a concierge, a gym, an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna, a steam room, a game room, a recreation room, a resident lounge and a bike room. Residents reach the apartment by a private key-locked elevator, and cats and dogs are allowed.
The views from the residence take in Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and the river, and the chandelier and recessed lighting add to the custom lighting already in place.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The unit has a washer and dryer.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows cats and dogs.
What amenities does the building have?
The building has a concierge, a gym, an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna, a steam room, a game room, a recreation room, a resident lounge and a bike room.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
- Stone
- City lights view
- City view
- Park view
- Panoramic view
- River view
- Skyline view
- Water view
- Dishwasher
- Stainless steel appliances
- Chandelier
- Entrance foyer
- High ceilings
- Recessed lighting
- Soaking tub
- Sauna
- Walk-in closets
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Concierge
- Elevator
Wellness and recreation
- Game room
- Gym
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Recreation room
- Resident lounge
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$65,373 / month
- Principal and interest$50,060
- Common charges$8,275
- Property taxes$7,038
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,980,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$222,750
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$152,460
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
The Neighborhood
About Midtown East
Iconic residential towers with sweeping skyline views in the heart of Manhattan's most prestigious corridor.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
10/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
7/10
Schools in Midtown East
UNIS draws a global student body and offers an internationally recognized curriculum. Families also benefit from proximity to Upper East Side private schools within a short commute.
Private schools in the area include United Nations International School.
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