100 East 53rd Street
A Norman Foster tower beside the Seagram Building.
100 East 53rd Street, now known as Selene, rises at the corner of East 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue, beside Mies van der Rohe's Seagram Building. Designed by Foster and Partners and developed by RFR Holding and Vanke, the 2019 tower stands 711 feet and holds 94 condominium residences.
The building
A slender concrete tower wrapped in an undulating, faceted skin of aluminum and low-iron glass, 100 East 53rd Street is the work of Pritzker laureate Norman Foster. Interiors and the fireplace-anchored lobby are by William T. Georgis, and the Michelin-recognized restaurant Le Jardinier occupies the base, on a site steps from the Seagram Building and its plaza.
The story of 100 East 53rd Street
Designed by Foster and Partners and completed in 2019, the tower was developed by RFR Holding with the Chinese developer Vanke. It was later rebranded Selene. Its narrow footprint and gently curved glass place it among Midtown East's most refined slender towers, in dialogue with the modernist landmarks around it.
Why buyers choose 100 East 53rd Street
Design pedigree and light. With just 94 residences by Norman Foster, floor-to-ceiling curved glass, and a Michelin-recognized restaurant at its base, the tower offers a quiet, architectural alternative on the East Side.
The neighborhood
100 East 53rd Street sits in Midtown East beside the Seagram Building, steps from Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, and Grand Central. Read the full picture in our Midtown East real estate guide.
Notable sales at 100 East 53rd Street
Among the building's highest recorded sales. Each links to its Compass listing. Figures reflect public records.
Sale figures via public records. For off-market activity and current availability, contact our team.
Frequently asked questions
Is 100 East 53rd Street a condo or a co-op?
It is a condominium, which offers the flexibility condominium ownership brings for pied-a-terre, non-resident, and entity buyers.
Who designed 100 East 53rd Street?
It was designed by Foster and Partners, led by Norman Foster, with interiors by William T. Georgis, and developed by RFR Holding and Vanke. It was completed in 2019.
Is 100 East 53rd Street the same as Selene?
Yes. The building was later rebranded Selene; it is the Foster-designed tower at 100 East 53rd Street.
What do residences at 100 East 53rd Street sell for?
The building trades from the several millions into the tens of millions. For current availability, get in touch.
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