Serving Up Style: 16 New York apartment listings with butler's pantries

By CityRealty Staff | From Get To Know Monday, November 21, 2022

Set apart from this formal dining room, a butler's pantry allows for generous storage and prep space. (One Beekman, #15A - Sotheby's International Realty)

When most people come across the term "butler's pantry" in a real estate listing, they tend to picture a scene out of Downton Abbey with a uniformed butler polishing the family silver away from the main entertaining areas. That is not far off the mark - such dedicated spaces were used in large homes to store such items as the aforementioned silver, fine china and crystal, and other heirlooms. They were often located just off the kitchen or formal dining room for easy access during dinners, but kept under lock and key by the butler. Those on a par with Mr. Carson would even sleep in this space to keep an extra-close eye on the valuables.

Today, butler's pantries may still be found in houses and apartments even in the absence of servants. The storage space of yesteryear remains a feature, but the modern butler's pantry often includes a sink, small dishwasher, mini-fridge, and/or wine fridge. This is a popular feature among those who like to entertain, as it allows homeowners to keep their fanciest dinnerware separate from everyday dishes, do food prep when the kitchen is crowded, or stow dirty dishes out of sight until the party's over. However, even residents who don't throw regular dinner parties can enjoy a butler's pantry - The Spruce suggests turning it into a dedicated snack cabinet, wine "cellar," or tricked-out coffee bar.

Just as the term "butler's pantry" harkens back to grand manor houses of old, they are indeed often found in prewar apartments where a full staff of servants was on hand. However, some designers have been incorporating it into new developments. We take a look at listings throughout New York with butler's pantries in the homes.

The Manchester, #4E
$1,495,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths

The Manchester, #4E (Realty Collective LLC)

From the Listing: Lovingly restored by the current owner/designer, this classic six apartment boasts high ceilings, original hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace and three exposures. Step back in time while enjoying modern conveniences like an in-unit washer/dryer and dishwasher. Currently used as two bedrooms plus study, the home easily converts to three bedrooms. This apartment rambles like a horizontal townhouse, with an entry foyer branching off in multiple directions. A butler's pantry accommodates all your storage needs with a coat closet and original glass-fronted cabinets. Pass through to the charming windowed kitchen with Bertazzoni range, Sub-Zero fridge, dishwasher and massive wall-hung sink. See floor plan and full details here.

The Marie, #74
$1,550,000 (-11.4%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

The Marie, #74 (Fox Residential Group Inc)

From the Listing: Apartment #74 is a unique home with a real townhouse feel. A long, dramatic hallway runs the length of the apartment. The living room, with a decorative fireplace and wall of custom bookcases, has three classic sash windows facing south onto 86th street, allowing for streams of sunlight all day long. The nicely proportioned dining room, also boasts a decorative fireplace and opens to the living room. The entertaining spaces flow naturally and easily accommodate large gatherings and dinner parties. A beautifully renovated windowed kitchen with Carrara marble counters has top-of-the-line appliances and a bonus butler's pantry. See floor plan and full details here.

The Grinnell, #8H
$1,595,000

Washington Heights | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths

The Grinnell, #8H (Compass)

From the Listing: This hidden treasure is a truly unique opportunity to own a majestic top-floor 3-bed/1.5-bathroom in The Grinnell, on the market for the first-time in 45 years. The library wall was removed to create a 'great room' over 23-foot long with decorative fireplace. Panoramic views through expansive oversized windows shine northwest to the George Washington Bridge and beyond. The windowed kitchen has the original 1910 glass-fronted cabinetry, and there's a butler's pantry hall leading to the wainscoted formal dining room. Original classic details include hardwood floors, French doors, crown moldings, deep baseboards, capacious closets, leaded glass transoms, and 10-foot ceilings. See floor plan and full details here.

The Tower House, #4C
$1,750,000 (-10.3%)

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,650 ft²

The Tower House, #4C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Pristine prewar 6-room, 2-bed, 3-bath, and staff room apartment with separate dining room offering a fabulous layout with generously proportioned rooms, facing south with beautiful tree lined views. A gracious entry gallery leads to all entertaining rooms. The south-facing spacious living room has charming decor and a working, wood-burning fireplace. The separate dining room, which could be easily converted to a third bedroom, has built-in book shelves. A butler's pantry featuring a Bosch washer/dryer leads to the windowed kitchen complete with granite countertops and top-of the line appliances. The maintenance includes cable and electricity. See floor plan and full details here.

350 East 57th Street, #11B
$1,950,000

Midtown East | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

350 East 57th Street, #11B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Enter this gracious and elegant classic seven from the semi-private elevator landing into a foyer replete with beautiful mill-work and arched entryways, which leads to an oversized living room, bathed in sunlight with open northern views. The grand living room has built-in bookshelves, a stunning hand-carved marble mantle encasing a wood-burning fireplace and room for multiple seating areas. There is an extra-large formal dining room perfect for entertaining, and a beautifully renovated, windowed kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances (Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking stovetop and double ovens, Miele dishwasher). The kitchen also includes a Miele washing machine and vented dryer, custom cabinetry and fantastic storage space, including a large butler's pantry. The staff room off the butler's pantry has been transformed into a charming, cozy guest suite. There is also a large storage unit in the basement that comes with the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

Turner Towers, #6C
$2,195,000 (-9.5%)

Prospect Heights | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

Turner Towers, #6C (Compass)

From the Listing: This tranquil and serene classic seven room pre-war apartment provides well-proportioned living spaces. The very large and welcoming entry foyer sets the tone for this wonderful home. It opens up to two large rooms - one is being used as a living room with extra space for a home office, the other has both a dining area and a den/TV area. Throughout most of the home there are original recently refinished herringbone patterned hard wood floors. The eat-in kitchen (once a galley kitchen and staff room) has been opened up and now has an amazing amount of space to cook and entertain. There is also a large butler's pantry off the kitchen that has a large stacked washer/dryer and tons of built in solid wood shelving to accommodate huge super-store shopping sprees. See floor plan and full details here.

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151 West 86th Street, #9C
$2,300,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

151 West 86th Street, #9C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Create your dream home in this cheerful, 7-room, 3-bathroom home with beautiful bones, a gracious layout and lovely southern exposures over 86th Street from the grandly proportioned living room and primary bedroom. The formal entry gallery opens on the south end to the living room with beautifully preserved, original hardwood, parquet floors and decorative fireplace as well as a hallway leading to the primary bedroom, second bedroom and two full bathrooms. The sunny primary bedroom features excellent storage and a large, windowed ensuite bathroom with original cast iron bathtub with glass enclosure, white subway tiles and pedestal sink. The north side of the entry gallery leads to the elegant formal dining room, a butler's pantry, and the large, eat-in, windowed kitchen with original hardwood cabinetry, washer and dryer and plenty of space to design a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen. See floor plan and full details here.

88 & 90 Lex, #MC
$2,850,000 (-18.7%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,262 ft²

88 & 90 Lex, #MC (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Immediate Occupancy and First Opportunity to purchase this stunning 2,262 square foot duplex! There is an expansive living room that has 10' ceilings, gorgeous casement windows, and lots of light. The kitchen features custom cabinetry made from European oak, a polished glass composite slab countertop, an antique grey marble slab backsplash, Dornbracht fixtures, a Bertazzoni double-oven and cooktop, as well as a Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, and dual zone wine cooler. Interior details include cove and recessed overhead lighting, as well as elegant fumed grey oak floors, 8' solid wood interior doors, and concealed window pockets pre-wired for electronic solar shades. The primary bedroom suite features a two large walk in closets and a five-fixture primary bathroom. The apartment also features a washer and dryer on the bedroom level along with a butler's pantry with sink and undercabinet refrigerator. See floor plan and full details here.

870 United Nations Plaza, #3536E
$3,250,000 (-12.2%)

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

870 United Nations Plaza, #3536E (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Introducing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a "Glass House" in the sky! Residence 35/36E offers over 150 feet of continuous windows combined over two floors and panoramic city and East River views from all rooms. Enter through a large dramatic foyer and gallery that is highlighted by a Shoji glass wall. A vast corner living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The enfilade layout of the primary floor continues with double-door entry into the oversized formal dining room, with direct and protected views of the East River and beyond. The custom built eat-in kitchen is outfitted with a Viking range and oven along with a stainless-steel Sub-Zero Refrigerator. A built-in breakfast bar is positioned adjacent to the southern wall of windows, providing views of eight blocks of the green and verdant United Nations Gardens and East River. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry area with washer and dryer, butler's pantry with wine cooler, and service entrance. See floor plan and full details here.

Oosten, #TH1
$3,600,000

Williamsburg | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,301 ft²

Oosten, #TH1 (Compass)

From the Listing: Situated on the vibrant South Williamsburg waterfront with endless amenities, Oosten brings luxury living in New York City to a whole new level. This is a massive two-level home with a large private garden (featuring outdoor jacuzzi), three large bedrooms with en-suite baths, two living areas, a large chef's kitchen and butler's pantry, and a large private garage with built-in storage. Garage can easily fit a large SUV or truck and motorcycle or two smaller cars. Direct from the sponsor purchase - no board package required, and sponsor will punch list the apartment! Parking included. See floor plan and full details here.

Saint Marks Place, #TH516
$4,650,000

Boerum Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,334 ft²

Saint Marks Place, #TH516 (CAUKUS CONSULTING LLC)

From the Listing: Introducing Unit 516, a 2,334-square-foot 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom duplex home with south, west and north exposures with dramatic 15.5' ceiling heights in the living and dining great room. The residence features a dramatic 717-square-foot landscaped terrace with a built-in outdoor kitchen and grill, electric and water outlets and a gas fire pit. A highly customized and dramatic kitchen with 13'.6” ceiling heights features 25 feet of linear counter space and a walk-in butler's pantry all outfitted with custom-made white oak cabinetry. The Thermador Masterpiece Series appliance suite include a 36" five-burner gas cooktop with pot-filler, a concealed direct-vent hood, two 30" ovens with integrated Wi-Fi capacity that can be controlled through a smartphone app, 48" full-height fridge/freezer columns, 24" dishwasher, and a built-in 30” speed oven. See floor plan and full details here.

900 Fifth Avenue, #7B
$4,950,000 (-5.7%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

900 Fifth Avenue, #7B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Boasting 43 linear feet of Central Park frontage, this exceptional residence provides you with your very own oasis in Manhattan's highly coveted Upper East Side. One enters the apartment into an impressive 16-foot entry foyer with stunning inlayed marble floors. The expansive western facing living room features picturesque bay windows peacefully showcasing the treetops of Central Park as well as a southern exposure of Manhattan's Billionaires row. The living room has been opened into the library (or third bedroom) to create an oversized great room, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. The grand formal dining room with marble flooring easily seats 12, and is adjacent to the impressive chef's kitchen and butler's pantry. This dream kitchen features black granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances by Miele, Bluestar (6-burner range), Wolf, and Thermador, loads of custom cabinetry and custom lighting, and two enormous picture windows. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chatham Court, #8B
$5,650,000 (-13%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

The Chatham Court, #8B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This gracious high floor Central Park West residence has Stunning Central Park and Central Park South views, a grand layout and is located on the corner of one of New York City's most iconic streets. Enter from the semi-private landing into a welcoming center-hall layout. Live grandly in this perfectly proportioned living room with original hard wood floors, nine foot three-inch-high beamed ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Continue entertaining and luxury living in the stately formal dining room that has the charm for formal and casual gatherings. Enjoy the windowed chefs' kitchen, which is equipped with two Wolf wall ovens, a 5-burner Wolf cooktop, a Thermador grill, a warming drawer, a professional refrigerator with glass doors, a separate full size Sub-Zero freezer, sprawling counter tops, custom cabinetry and an oversized sink. The large butler's pantry/serving area has a wet bar and custom-fitted cabinet. See floor plan and full details here.

One Beekman, #15A
$7,100,000 (-4.1%)

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

One Beekman, #15A (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Breathtaking, panoramic views of the East River and an abundance of light, welcome you into Residence 15A, a grand high floor residence on the southern wing of this stately Beekman Place building. An attended elevator ushers you to your own private vestibule, where you enter into a gracious, central foyer with a coved, beautifully hand painted ceiling, that flows effortlessly into the entertainment and family living spaces as well as the bedroom wings. With generous sunlight, the dining room faces south to the East River and west with elegantly designed mirrored china closets with drawers for ample storage. The windowed chef's kitchen is located through a butler's pantry off the dining room and has an adjacent breakfast room for more casual dining. See floor plan and full details here.

378 West End Avenue, #7A
$7,925,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,888 ft²

378 West End Avenue, #7A (Compass)

From the Listing: With its beautiful exposures and privileged corner location, Residence 7A is one of the special residences at 378 West End Avenue. The living spaces are large and wonderfully proportioned with 7 windows for an optimally light filled home. The recessed chef's kitchen by Christopher Peacock has top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, including a hood that is vented. It is open to the living and dining room and also features a beautiful butler's pantry with a sink, dishwasher, and generous storage plus counter space to discreetly hide all your dinner party dirty dishes. The primary bedroom suite is right out of a five star hotel with two walk-in closets and luxurious marble bath. See floor plan and full details here.

408 Greenwich Street, #6thFloor
$9,750,000 (-2%)

Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,644 ft²

408 Greenwich Street, #6thFloor (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Sparing no expense, this full-floor home was gut renovated by the top firm, Voorsanger Architects and built by Paolo Cassina, using only the highest quality finishes and bespoke design touches. A keyed off elevator opens up directly into your full floor, revealing a sophisticated limestone clad wall that leads to an oversized Great Room with both south and east exposures. The Great Room features spacious living and dining areas, as well as a gas fireplace carved out of a limestone wall. The massive arched windows provide an abundance of direct sunshine in addition to dramatic skyline views, and a large retractable television disappears into the ceiling when not in use. The open kitchen features Gaggenau appliances with vented range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, elegant Corian countertops and Boffi fixtures. A butler's pantry off the kitchen features additional storage and a wine fridge. There is also a large storage unit included in this sale. See floor plan and full details here.

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The Manchester, #4E
$1,495,000

The Marie, #74
$1,550,000 (-11.4%)

The Grinnell, #8H
$1,595,000

The Tower House, #4C
$1,750,000 (-10.3%)

350 East 57th Street, #11B
$1,950,000

Turner Towers, #6C
$2,195,000 (-9.5%)

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151 West 86th Street, #9C
$2,300,000

88 & 90 Lex, #MC
$2,850,000 (-18.7%)

870 United Nations Plaza, #3536E
$3,250,000 (-12.2%)

Oosten, #TH1
$3,600,000

Saint Marks Place, #TH516
$4,650,000

900 Fifth Avenue, #7B
$4,950,000 (-5.7%)

The Chatham Court, #8B
$5,650,000 (-13%)

One Beekman, #15A
$7,100,000 (-4.1%)

378 West End Avenue, #7A
$7,925,000

408 Greenwich Street, #6thFloor
$9,750,000 (-2%)

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