With spring holidays on the horizon, see NYC apartments designed for entertaining

A chef-caliber kitchen, a roomy dining area, and a private garden...what else could your dinner party need? (Gramercy Gates, #1A - Compass)

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

In the weeks following the spring equinox, most New Yorkers' calendars are getting crowded with the demands of spring holidays: Ramadan began on March 22, Passover starts at sundown on April 5, and Easter falls on April 9. Whether one is gathering to break the fast, hold a seder, or have an Easter meal, a well-appointed kitchen is essential. We take a look at New York apartments with chef-caliber kitchens and other touches that make entertaining a snap.

Quaker Ridge, #6M
$550,000 (-4.3%)

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Quaker Ridge, #6M (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Pass through the threshold onto the light hardwood floors of your perfectly reconfigured new home! You'll love the commodious expanse of your oversized 25-foot living room/dining room with modern stainless ceiling track lighting fixtures throughout. Beautiful cool light pours through double windows offering exquisite sun all day long. The owner intelligently designed and installed walls of floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry throughout allowing ample space to display your books and treasured curios complete with drawers for extra storage combining design with functionality. Between custom light blond wood floor to ceiling cabinetry with wire pull out racks, high end stainless steel appliances, deep stainless steel sink, white wall tiles, marble floor, professional hygienic stainless steel counter tops, and a large island compete with a breakfast bar, no detail was overlooked in the kitchen. The bedroom has wall-to-wall built-ins, a large walk-in closet, en-suite bath, its own central AC and even a separate dressing room. See floor plan and full details here.

26 East 38th Street, #2R
$650,000

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

26 East 38th Street, #2R (Keller Williams NYC)

From the Listing: This exceptional prewar loft-like one bedroom apartment offers high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light streaming in from an entire wall of southern-facing oversized windows and custom skylights. Elegant French doors open to an expansive high ceiling bedroom with a wall of built-in closets and four custom skylights. Renovations include a chef's kitchen upgraded with new stainless-steel appliances including Fisher & Paykel range and refrigerator, striking marble countertops, in-unit washer and dryer, and plenty of storage. The spa-like bathroom includes floor-to-ceiling tile with a gorgeous walk-in shower featuring a full panel glass door. See floor plan and full details here.

Murano, #3F
$830,000

Long Island City | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 689 ft²

Murano, #3F (Modern Spaces)

From the Listing: This beautiful south facing apartment is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, which let in a great amount of natural light all day. The large open living room allows for a separate dining area or home office, a luxury in today's world. The open chef's kitchen is great for entertaining and comes equipped with top-of-the-line Liebherr and SMEG appliances, white pine custom Italian cabinetry, and a Corian countertop that also serves as a breakfast bar. The bedroom easily holds a queen size set and has two large side by side closets. The bathroom is cast in a color palette of gray, light wood, and crisp white. 421a tax abatement in place until June of 2026. See floor plan and full details here.

84 Charles Street, #16
$925,000

West Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

84 Charles Street, #16 (Compass)

From the Listing: This apartment is situated in a charming intimate brownstone cooperative, recently renovated with lots of pre-war character. The living space is open and perfect for entertaining, while the French doors leading to the primary bedroom add an extra touch of elegance. The renovated chef's kitchen was thoughtfully designed to maximize space for seamless entertaining. The apartment also offers plenty of storage space, with four large closets and the convenience of having a washer/dryer and a dishwasher in the unit. See floor plan and full details here.

The Riviera, #1J
$1,095,000

Washington Heights | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 1,500 ft²

The Riviera, #1J (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Circa 1910, with perfectly restored original details throughout, this spectacular designer home exudes warmth and texture throughout. Enter through a formal gallery to the grandeur of double-wide living room with original French doors leading to the formal dining room, ideally suited for entertaining. A windowed chef's kitchen with full complement of top-of-the-line appliances, separate pantry and washer/dryer offer a space to cook and entertain with abundant storage throughout. A separate bedroom wing offers two large and light-filled bedrooms overlooking the Academy of Arts and Letters. Pre-war details include pristine oak paneling, crown molding, high ceilings and ebony stained hardwood floors throughout. See floor plan and full details here.

University Mews, #407
$1,425,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

University Mews, #407 (Avenue 8 Inc)

From the Listing: Welcome to this light-filled, south-facing large one-bedroom loft which has been fully renovated save the fabulous pre-war details for which this former printing factory is well known: exposed brick walls, 11' barrel-vaulted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling cast iron columns. Stunning wide-plank African Sapele hardwood floors throughout, custom tilt and turn windows with remote Hunter Douglas shades, an open chef's kitchen and state-of-the art bathroom which feature Millbrook and Robern custom cabinetry, Villroy & Boch, and Axor sinks and faucets, highlight this thoughtful renovation. The bedroom is large and bright with the bathroom en suite. See floor plan and full details here.

494 7th Street, #TOP
$1,595,000

Park Slope | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

494 7th Street, #TOP (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Residence 3 is a beautifully renovated two-bedroom two-bathroom unit with a private roof deck. The apartment has a thoughtfully designed open style chef's kitchen outfitted with subtle grey and white veined Calacatta Laza Quartz countertops with matching slab backsplashes, custom white shaker style cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, and a large island for dining, prep, and entertaining. The open living room provides plenty of space to comfortably stage a living room and a separate formal dining. The apartment features wide plank white oak flooring throughout and open views facing the back gardens and 7th Street. Best of all, your own private 504-square-foot roof deck has open views of Park Slope and downtown Manhattan skyline. See floor plan and full details here.

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10 West End Avenue, #8K
$1,975,000

Lincoln Center | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,250 ft²

10 West End Avenue, #8K (Compass)

From the Listing: This beautiful, mint condition, spacious, bright residence, positioned on the southeast corner, boasts a generous well-proportioned layout with 9-feet high floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant, eco-friendly Pianeta Legno Afrormosia hardwood flooring throughout. The large windowed living room has open Southeastern exposures providing tons of natural light. The modern, windowed chef's kitchen has ample space and is fully equipped with a 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking range/convection oven, microwave, a Bosch dishwasher, a U-line temperature-controlled wine chiller, and an abundance of granite counter-top space. The primary bedroom is light and spacious with two custom closets and beautiful window treatments. See floor plan and full details here.

The Ships Chandlery, #34E
$2,350,000

Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,100 ft²

The Ships Chandlery, #34E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome home to this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom duplex home with gorgeous water views. Enter the third floor, where you will enjoy multiple living and dining areas, an open kitchen, and an extra wide and deep coat closet. The chef's kitchen is great for entertaining and holiday gatherings, and has stainless steel professional grade appliances, like a Wolf oven/gas cook top, Sub Zero refrigerator, and a new Bosch dishwasher. Up the stairs is the primary bedroom, with a huge walk-in closet, and double vanity with shower and deep soaking bathtub. The second bedroom has its own bathroom with a shower, and a walk in closet. There is a mezzanine, where you can create a home office or play area, with its own big closet. Features include original wooden beams, custom lighting and window treatments, hardwood floors, and the ceilings are up to 8'6" high. See floor plan and full details here.

Love Lane Mews, #3L
$2,695,000

Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,502 ft²

Love Lane Mews, #3L (Compass)

From the Listing: Residence 3L is a wonderfully laid out two bedroom, two bathroom home featuring abundant natural light, custom built-ins, a working fireplace, a private balcony, and a coveted designated parking space. The perfect place to entertain, relax, or cozy up in front of the gas-burning fireplace, the large living room features exposed brick and a wall of custom built-ins providing ample storage and display space as well as an under-counter wine fridge. The spacious and well-equipped chef's kitchen is thoughtfully designed for preparing meals with Viking appliances, a garbage disposal, plentiful cabinet and pantry space, and an island with counter seating for four. Overlooking mature gardens from neighboring townhouses, the two oversized bedrooms are as quiet as you can find in New York City. There is a J51 tax abatement in effect through 2023. See floor plan and full details here.

The Centrale, #22A
$2,975,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,347 ft²

The Centrale, #22A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This expansive two-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom residence designed by Champalimaud offers northern exposures through floor-to-ceiling windows. White oak flooring throughout leads from the entry into an open living and dining concept, complete with a chef's kitchen offering honed Capri marble countertops, backsplash, and a waterfall island with room for seating. The kitchen has a refined aesthetic with streamlined custom white oak millwork that seamlessly integrates a full Gaggenau appliance package, including an undercounter wine refrigerator, complemented by Dornbracht fixtures. The primary bedroom features an expansive walk-in closet and en-suite five fixture primary bath. A Nest Learning Thermostat and Bosch washer and dryer complete this elegant residence. See floor plan and full details here.

40 Mercer Street, #9
$3,350,000

SoHo | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 1,222 ft²

40 Mercer Street, #9 (Compass)

From the Listing: One of the most sought after lines in the building, apartment #9 offers south facing, quintessential soho views on to Grand Street. The loft-loft living/dining room boasts an open chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line Gaggenau, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances. The gracious primary suite includes a custom walk-in closet/dressing room with safe and split en-suite bath with 6-foot soaking tub, separate shower, radiant-heated Calcutta marble floors, and Lefroy Brooks fixtures. The designer library/office is customized to include a built-in desk and shelving. Additional features include 12' ceilings, oversized solid core doors, enormous floor-to-ceiling triple-glazed automatic windows and custom lighting and blinds throughout. In addition, there is a custom speaker system, oak flooring, a full size washer/dryer and ample closet space. This unique apartment may be purchased fully furnished. See floor plan and full details here.

M127, #PHA
$3,695,000 (-6.5%)

Murray Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,381 ft²

M127, #PHA (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Welcome home to 127 Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant and central NoMad neighborhood! Direct key locked elevator access welcomes you to the apartment's main living spaces and lower bedroom level. On the main floor you will find a spacious and open chef's kitchen by Schifini flooded with glorious morning light from its eastern exposure, along with a generous and light filled great room encompassing a spacious foyer with a large wall of closets, dining area and sunny west facing living room with views of the landmarked American Academy of Dramatic Arts building. A dramatic skylit staircase ascends to the upper level where a lofted home office/den connects to the private planted terrace. On the lower level, the primary bedroom suite features a western wall of windows and a generously proportioned dressing room leading into a large five-fixture bathroom with double sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tub. At the opposite end of the lower level there are two additional east-facing bedrooms with a shared bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.

Gramercy Gates, #1A
$4,000,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,146 ft²

Gramercy Gates, #1A (Compass)

From the Listing: Residence #1A is, a 25' wide duplex, opens up to an 864-square-foot private patio and garden. Interiors feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a home office, as well as walls of windows facing north and south. The open chef's kitchen features natural Quartz countertops, custom made cabinets by Shinnoki, and a 102-bottle wine cooler by Miele. For a limited time on select units, sponsor will pay one year's worth of real estate taxes and common charges! Deeded, private 305-square-foot storage unit. See floor plan and full details here.

910 Fifth Avenue, #4C
$4,950,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

910 Fifth Avenue, #4C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home was gutted down to the structure and reconfigured in a meticulous multi-year thoughtful remodel to the highest standards. This exquisite residence welcomes you through a semi-private elevator landing, with soaring ten-foot ceilings and spectacular south-facing side views of Central Park from every room. A formal entry foyer leads to the grand 40-foot great room, offering a seamless flow for elegant entertaining. The open, windowed chef's kitchen boasts custom St. Charles millwork and cabinetry, marble slab countertops, a full-height wine refrigerator, a separate breakfast bar, and state-of-the-art appliances by Gaggenau, Miele, and Wolf. Gracefully proportioned, the primary suite offers a full exposure of Central Park and is completely outfitted with custom millwork, a built-in vanity, and multiple closets, including a 100-square-foot walk-in. Apartment 4C boasts top-of-the-line technology, including a fully automated Savant system for the multi-zone HVAC and climate control, Lutron lights, and a Sonos sound system. See floor plan and full details here.

The Charles, #17
$7,995,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,448 ft²

The Charles, #17 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: The current owners have completely transformed this full-floor, 3,448-square-foot home, leaving no detail overlooked. Step off the private elevator landing and be immediately captivated by the soaring 10-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which provide unobstructed views in every direction. The custom-designed kitchen boasts high-end Miele and Sub-Zero appliances and a large marble island. Similar details are found in the exquisite Italian marble finishes throughout all four bathrooms. The entire residence is equipped with a state-of-the-art smart home system, including a Lutron system that controls the blinds and lighting and a hidden built-in speaker system. The primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a spacious bedroom and an oversized windowed bathroom featuring dual sinks, a stall shower, and a soaking tub. See floor plan and full details here.

Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #1003
$8,995,000

Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,140 ft²

Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #1003 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Offering unparalleled views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge, this spacious tri-level penthouse is truly the most unique offering in the neighborhood. With four bedrooms and a den, the home offers two levels of outdoor living that includes a serene and private rooftop overlooking the East River and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Grand features include soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and 18-foot ceilings in the living room, reclaimed heartwood pine floors, Gaggenau appliances, honed Calacutta Tucci marble countertops, solid American walnut kitchen cabinets, and countless other features in this top-of-the-line home in an amenity-filled building. See floor plan and full details here.

Quaker Ridge, #6M
$550,000 (-4.3%)

In this article:

26 East 38th Street, #2R
$650,000

Murano, #3F
$830,000

84 Charles Street, #16
$925,000

The Riviera, #1J
$1,095,000

University Mews, #407
$1,425,000

494 7th Street, #TOP
$1,595,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

10 West End Avenue, #8K
$1,975,000

The Ships Chandlery, #34E
$2,350,000

Love Lane Mews, #3L
$2,695,000

The Centrale, #22A
$2,975,000

40 Mercer Street, #9
$3,350,000

M127, #PHA
$3,695,000 (-6.5%)

Gramercy Gates, #1A
$4,000,000

910 Fifth Avenue, #4C
$4,950,000

The Charles, #17
$7,995,000

Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #1003
$8,995,000

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