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Kitchen with undercounter wine fridge (Credit Gallery KBNY https://www.gallerykbny.com/post/hidden-costs-renovating-estate-condition-nyc-pre-war-apartment) Kitchen with undercounter wine fridge (Credit Gallery KBNY https://www.gallerykbny.com/post/hidden-costs-renovating-estate-condition-nyc-pre-war-apartment)
After navigating the quirks of New York City’s real estate market and closing the deal, buyers can finally begin to settle into the rhythms of their new neighborhood and city life. That means everything from mastering the subway to discovering local dining and entertainment spots.
One surprise for newcomers from other states may be New York’s restriction on wine sales in grocery stores. In a rule dating back to Prohibition, New York is one of just ten states that does not permit wine sales in supermarkets. While some state lawmakers continue to push for reform—and polls show 75% of New Yorkers support the change—independent retailers argue that it would hurt small wine shops and favor mass-market brands over smaller, often local producers, including those from the Finger Lakes.

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200 East 75th Street
200 East 75th Street Lenox Hill
Archive Lofts, 305 East 61st Street
Archive Lofts, 305 East 61st Street Lenox Hill
The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street
The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street Midtown East
180 East 88th Street
180 East 88th Street Carnegie Hill
96+Broadway, 250 West 96th Street
96+Broadway, 250 West 96th Street Broadway Corridor
Wine store on 5th Avenue in Park Slope
Regardless of where one buys wine, proper storage is key to optimal enjoyment. Recognizing this, many residential developers and designers are incorporating wine storage into their offerings. Some buildings provide temperature-controlled wine rooms as part of the amenity package, while others are going a step further.
Wherever one buys wine, proper storage is key for optimal enjoyment. In recognition of this, several residential developers and designers seek to make wine storage as easy as possible. Some buildings offer dedicated, temperature-controlled wine storage as part of their amenity packages, while others have gone one step further such as amenity wine tasting rooms and cellars.
Front & York residents have a shared amenity wine room, with private wine lockers
180-east-88th-street-02 Residents' wine room and wine cellar at 180 East 88th Street
In regards to in-unit storage options, undercounter wine fridges can cost as little as a few hundred dollars, however, proper installation in a multi-family apartment building involves careful consideration of space, electrical requirements, and noise—factors that become even more complex when neighboring units are involved. As a result, some designers are choosing to integrate wine refrigerators into kitchens during construction, treating them as essential appliances rather than optional add-ons.
In a city where storage is always at a premium, built-in wine fridges solve multiple problems. They preserve counter and fridge space, keep bottles stored at proper temperatures, and help maintain the flavor and quality of wines over time. Brands like Vinotemp note that storing wine in a traditional refrigerator is far from ideal due to excessive cold and unwanted odors, making specialized wine fridges a more thoughtful solution.

Modern wine refrigerators offer advanced features to ensure optimal storage conditions:

  • Dual-Zone Temperature Control: Allows for separate storage temperatures for red and white wines, catering to diverse collections.

  • UV-Protected Glass Doors: Protects wine from harmful light exposure, preserving flavor and aroma.

  • Humidity Control: Maintains appropriate moisture levels to prevent corks from drying out, which can lead to oxidation.

  • Vibration Reduction: Minimizes disturbances that can affect the aging process of wine.


35-Hudson Yards Integrated wine fridge at 35 Hudson Yards
Beyond function, wine refrigerators lend a touch of quiet luxury to a kitchen—especially when matched with other high-end appliances from names like Sub-Zero, Miele, and Marvel. They also enhance convenience: when entertaining, it’s far easier to access a kitchen fridge than to retrieve a bottle from a building’s communal wine cellar. And for those who don’t drink wine, these fridges are surprisingly versatile. According to Wine & More, they’re ideal for storing cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, or even skincare products.
Below, we highlight new developments across the city that include wine refrigerators in their appliance packages. For serious collectors, we’ve also rounded up a few listings with more substantial storage options.

New condo developments with integrated wine fridges

Downtown

125 Greenwich Street, Financial District condo The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly (Evan Joseph)

The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #68E (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

One Manhattan Square, 252 South Street, Downtown condo One Manhattan Square (Evan Joseph)

One Manhattan Square, #68C (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

219 Hudson Street, Soho condo 219 Hudson Street

219 Hudson Street, #5A (Nest Seekers LLC)

16 Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village condominium Sixteen Fifth Avenue

Sixteen Fifth Avenue, #6 (Corcoran Group)

Maverick, 215 West 28th Street, Chelsea condo Maverick

Maverick, #16C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

Midtown

35 Hudson Yards, NYC condos 35 Hudson Yards (CityRealty)

35 Hudson Yards, #7403 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

505 West 43rd Street, Hell's Kitchen condo 505 W 43

505 W 43, #10H (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
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The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street The Centrale

The Centrale, #41B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

111 West 57th Street, Billionaires' Row condo 111 West 57th Street (David Sundberg)

111 West 57th Street, #36 (Sothebys International Realty)

Upper East Side/Upper West Side

200 East 75th Street, Upper East Side condo 200 East 75th Street (Compass)

200 East 75th Street, #PH1 (Compass)

720 West End Avenue, Upper West Side condo 720 West End Avenue (Corcoran Group)

720 West End Avenue, #3F (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

250 West 96th Street, Upper West Side condo 96+Broadway (Compass)

96+Broadway, #17E (Compass)

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Point, Downtown Brooklyn condo Brooklyn Point (Evan Joseph)

Brooklyn Point, #PHE (Serhant)

One Domino Square, Williamsburg condominium One Domino Square (Two Trees Management)

One Domino Square, #26-C (Two Trees Management Co)

480 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg condo One Williamsburg Wharf (Serhant)

One Williamsburg Wharf, #20D (Serhant)

28 Herbert Street, Williamsburg condo 28 Herbert Street (Compass)

28 Herbert Street, #4A (Compass)

Listings for Wine Connoisseurs

For wine connoisseurs whose collections exceed one small undercounter refrigerator, we present a selection of listings with greater storage space.

270 Saint Marks Avenue, #3 (Compass)

150 Rivington Street, #PH (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

471 Washington Street, #1B (Compass)

53 Warren Street, #1 (Serhant)

Archive Lofts, #PH1 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

Trump Parc, #21AE (Blu Realty Group)

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