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Forte Select Apartments

550 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

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Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2011
  • 162 units / 11 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $20

Property Highlights

  • Heated Pool, Parking, Outdoor Pool

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • High Speed Internet Access

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Basketball Court
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Cabana
  • Courtyard
  • Doorman
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages

Map of Forte Select

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise93 / 100

Transit Score ®

Rider's Paradise100 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise93 / 100

Soundscore

Busy58 / 100

Transit

1 min Drive
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New York MTA Subway
Commuter Rail
Grand Central
4 min Drive
Long Island Rail Road
4 min Drive
Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company
Airport
LaGuardia
17 min Drive
LGA
Airport
Newark Liberty International
21 min Drive
EWR
Airport
John F Kennedy International
29 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

4 rating

Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs

Grades PK-5

Public

9 rating

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies

Grades 6-8

Public

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Sacred Heart Of Jesus School

Grades PK-8

Private

1 rating

Riverside School for Makers and Artists (The)

Grades PK-8

Public

7 rating

NYC Lab High School For Collaborative Studies

Grades 9-12

Public

3 rating

High School Of Hospitality Management

Grades 9-12

Public

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Professional Children's School

Grades 6-12

Private

8 rating

The Clinton School

Grades 6-12

Public

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About Forte Select Apartments

Forte Select is a luxurious rental building located atop the iconic Mercedes House, offering 162 ultra-luxury units with high-end condominium finishes. Situated exclusively on floors 22 through 32, each unit offers unparalleled views of the city that... are not available elsewhere in the building.

Architect Enrique Norten left no stone unturned when designing these units. They come equipped with white oak flooring, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including Viking ovens and sub-zero refrigerators, Bosch washer and dryers in every unit, and Italian glass cabinetry and tiling. Every detail was thoughtfully considered during the construction of Forte Select, and those details continue to shine through.

In addition to the luxurious unit amenities, Forte Select offers a 24-hour concierge service, a full-service health club, a spa, and a tenant lounge. However, what truly sets Forte Select apart is the access it provides to the renowned Mercedes Club, which spans over 80,000 square feet. Residents can enjoy an indoor junior Olympics sized lap pool, an outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a whirlpool, a half basketball court, a boxing studio, bocce ball courts, putting greens, top-notch fitness instructors, outdoor decks with cabanas, lounge areas with fire pits and projection screens, and a full-service day spa. The possibilities for self-care and relaxation are limitless while living in this building.

Living at Forte Select is an unparalleled experience in opulence, where residents can enjoy the epitome of luxury living.

Forte Select Apartments is an apartment community

Renter Reviews

For Forte Select

4.8

13 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

5/13/25

Not a luxury building!

I've lived in several doorman buildings run by property management groups in NYC and this should not be considered a luxury building. Forte Select is separate from the main building and as such the staff DO NOT WORK FOR FORTE SELECT! Whenever you have a maintenance issue, forte select residents aren't prioritized. I have had success when I contact the Forte Select email directly when I've had an emergency but don't expect to be able to use the standard building app for maintenance requests. The... Mercedes residents (the "Lower tier" apartments) are prioritized.
The doormen are lazy and do not care about following any sort of procedures/standard with packages (personally package delivery is one of the main reasons why I live in expensive buildings such as this one). Be ready to track all packages yourself and then inform the doormen when you have a delivery (and when packages have already been picked up as the app and the TVs in the lobby will still show you have a package to be picked up).
The Amenities sound great but these are run through a separate service so hours of operation and use are dictated by a third party. If you want a building with amenities, there are much better options where the amenities are run through the property management group and can actually be used on holiday evenings. When using the pool, I hope you enjoy the smell of horse manure as the building is over a horse stable.

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7/15/22

Verified Renter

Great team, helped us through the process which was so important for us as first timers in the city. The apartment and amenities are great, best value for money.

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9/23/21

Verified Renter

The worst living experience I've ever had. They mean well, but it is a sterile environment that feels very corporate. This does not feel like home. The amenities close too early to enjoy a nice evening with friends. You can only invite 2 friends over per month. Too many rules and they just added the vax mandate for amenities. We feel like just a number with over 1000 units.

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Property Manager at Forte Select responded to this review

Hello, we regret to hear that your experience with us was not a more positive one. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will use your comments to refine our efforts to ensure this issue does not happen again.

4/21/21

Verified Renter

Instrata at Mercedes House has some of the best amenities in the city! The views are unique building layout, make Instrata a wonderful place to live. We also love the area for the wonderful restaurants and close proximity to Central Park!

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Property Manager at Forte Select responded to this review

Thank you for the kind words and we are delighted to have you as our resident at the premiere living experience of Instrata Mercedes House!

3/20/21

Verified Renter

Great building, staff, amenities and location. Makes you feel like you are not in Manhattan especially in the summer!

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Property Manager at Forte Select responded to this review

Thank you for the very kind words. We are very lucky to have you as a resident of our community!

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