The Milan Condominiums (Serena's Apartment)
About This Location
The Milan Condominiums at 300 East 55th Street served as the exterior for the van der Woodsen family's luxury penthouse apartment from Season 2 onward — after the family moved out of The Palace Hotel. This sleek, modern building is technically just outside the traditional Upper East Side boundaries, which eagle-eyed fans have pointed out is a rare geographical inconsistency in the show. The building's contemporary glass-and-steel design reflects the van der Woodsens' more modern, glamorous aesthetic compared to the Waldorfs' old-money elegance.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Exterior shots of the van der Woodsen penthouse (Seasons 2-6), Serena's arrivals and departures, family scenes with Lily, Eric, and later Rufus, holiday episodes, and the penthouse as a social gathering point for the Upper East Side.
