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353 East 104th Street
Last updated on Jan 29, 2026

Observatory Place,
353 East 104th Street

Observatory Place is a mid-rise condominium in East Harlem with 41 units and various amenities including a doorman, fitness center, and roof deck. The building is well-located near attractions and welcomes investors, pied-a-terres, guarantors, and co-purchasers. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of Observatory Place at 353 East 104th Street

Observatory Place is an 11 story LEED registered Green Building at 353 East 104th Street in East Harlem, developed by Silverspoint Buildings and designed by Gary Silver in 2007. The building contains 38 condominium apartments and takes its name from an old park and local observation point. The architecture features a white modern base supporting a dark red brick setback tower, with many balconies and terraces throughout. Upper floor units offer impressive views of the East River and RFK Bridge.

Apartments feature bamboo floors, open kitchens with islands, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wenge wood cabinetry, and Kohler bathroom fixtures. All units include in-unit washer/dryers, central air conditioning, and video intercoms. Layouts range from studios to three-bedroom units, with several apartments offering private outdoor space. Penthouse units include particularly large terraces, with one featuring a 575 square foot private terrace and another boasting an L-shaped balcony with wraparound East River and skyline views.

Building amenities include a doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, landscaped roof deck with dining area and skyline views, a fifth-floor herb garden, bike room, and a package room with refrigerated storage. Private storage is included with each unit. The building welcomes pets on a case-by-case basis and permits investors, pied-à-terres, guarantors, and co-purchasers. The condominium is FHA approved.

The location offers convenient access to Central Park, Museum Mile, and Randall's Island, with the 6 and Q subway lines nearby. The neighborhood provides a mix of restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and pharmacies, along with proximity to the East River Trail.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
2007
Apartments
Floors
11
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • PT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Video Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • Virtual Doorman
  • LEED
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Pros & Cons

  • Modern-looking mid-rise building
  • Full-time doorman
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Roof deck
  • Garden
  • Bicycle room
  • Gym
  • Permits pets
  • Cold storage
  • Near the East River
  • Many balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No concierge

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
14
/39
Features
+
8
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    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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