Aman New York Residences and exclusive restaurant Arva New York
Many of us are looking forward to seeing friends and family for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, but the logistics of hosting a gathering can be daunting. Once hosts all over the country have decided which foods will appeal to all their guests and accommodate any dietary restrictions, they face the challenge of preparing the many aspects of the meal. New Yorkers have no shortage of special Thanksgiving takeout options, but face the additional stressors of preparing their homes, setting the entertaining space, and fitting everyone into a small apartment.
For these reasons, many would just as soon hold their gathering at a restaurant. Many consult city guides, trusted reviews, and/or travel influencers to choose their venue, but the answer is an elevator ride away for some New Yorkers. Residents-only restaurants used to be a hallmark of prestigious prewar cooperatives - think the Georgian Room at 960 Fifth Avenue - but the developers of some of today’s most luxurious condominiums have teamed up with top chefs for restaurants that even the most well connected cannot get into without buying a home at a certain address.
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A scene from the latest NYC hot spot? No, the residents-only restaurant at 432 Park Avenue. (Image via Macklowe Properties)
While residents-only restaurants endow an undeniable cachet, this particular perk has not caught on in the way amenities like gyms, hammams, or meditation studios have. Apartments in these buildings come with an annual dining minimum and monthly restaurant/dining fees; in the manner of co-op maintenance and condo common charges, such fees are scaled to the size of apartments. When 15 Central Park West was still in the works, Zeckendorf Development expressed concerns about finding a chef that could live up to residents’ lofty standards. But even a Michelin-star chef is no guarantee of smooth sailing: 432 Park Avenue is the home of an exclusive restaurant overseen by Shaun Hergatt, and during the pandemic, residents got restive about its limited hours of operation and an annual dining requirement that surged to $15,000.
However, none of that is to say that restaurants have retreated from residential buildings. We take a look at Manhattan residential buildings with dining options, both open to the public and exclusive to residents.
We'll drink to that! (Cocktail image via Wolfgang Puck)
One Wall Street (One Wall Street Sales LLC)
The 39th floor of One Wall Street is home to a private dining room but goes one step further with a residents-only restaurant offering an art-filled ambiance and a seasonal menu by Chef Alejandro Cortez, former executive chef at the Guggenheim. On nice days, residents can opt to dine al fresco on the restaurant’s adjoining terrace.
One Wall Street's exclusive restaurant (Colin Miller)
One Wall Street, #2512
$1,695,000 (-5.6%)
Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 833 ft2
One Wall Street, #2512 (Compass)
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue (Douglas Elliman)
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue has been likened to a luxury hotel without the guests for its furnished, well-appointed residences and extensive amenity package. This includes Boulud Prive, an exclusive restaurant by Daniel Boulud. Residents can visit the restaurant or opt for in-home dining.
Boulud Prive (Douglas Elliman)
Dining room
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, #12A
$5,950,000
Midtown East | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,264 ft2
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, #12A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
ONE11 Residences (Douglas Elliman)
In 2002, Burger Joint debuted as a hidden, speakeasy-style restaurant behind a velvet curtain in what was then Le Parker Meridien hotel. The hotel is now Thompson Central Park and includes a residential component on the uppermost levels, but Burger Joint is still going strong. It is an elevator ride away from ONE11 Residences, as is acclaimed newer entrant Indian Accent.
(Burger Joint)
Indian Accent
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(Indian Accent)
ONE11 Residences, #41G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Aman New York Residences (Douglas Elliman)
Owners of the upper-level condos at Aman Resorts’ first New York outpost enjoy access to the luxury hotel’s services and amenities. These include two restaurants open only to guests and Aman Club Founders: Nama celebrates the Japanese washoku dining tradition, and Arva pays homage to Italy’s cucina del raccolto (“harvest season”) tradition with the finest seasonal ingredients.
(Nama at Aman New York)
(Arva at Aman New York)
Aman New York Residences, #19B
$28,000,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,498 ft2
Aman New York Residences, #19B (Sothebys International Realty)
The Surrey Residences (Douglas Elliman)
When the Upper East Side’s historic Surrey Hotel reopened as The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel in fall 2024, the Miami-based Casa Tua replaced Cafe Boulud as the hotel’s restaurant. Owners of The Surrey Residences on the upper levels enjoy access to the Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail lounge as well as a private members club on the second floor.
Casa Tua (Douglas Elliman)
The Pierre hotel has been an Upper East Side icon since it opened in 1930, and the residences are positioned on top of the hotel rooms to make the most of Central Park and city views. Owners have access to the hotel's services and amenities, including French/American restaurant Perrine, The Rotunda banquet space, and Two E Bar & Lounge.
The Pierre, #2407 (Sothebys International Realty)
40 Broad Street via Compass
With amenities like a two-story lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, screening room, and indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge, 40 Broad Street has set high standards for office-to-residential conversions in Lower Manhattan. Residents also enjoy access to Reserve Cut, a sophisticated take on the classic New York steakhouse.
All restaurant images via Reserve Cut
40 Broad Street Condominium, #24E
$975,000
Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 891 ft2
40 Broad Street Condominium, #24E (Corcoran Group)
The Beekman Residences via CityRealty
At The Beekman Residences, residents are just an elevator ride away from the exclusive amenities and services provided by The Beekman, a high-end boutique hotel. Among them is Temple Court, a restaurant run by Tom Colicchio of Craft fame. Not only have residents been able to enjoy in-room dining from the restaurant, but they also have access to priority reservations.
Temple Court
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All images of Temple Court via Crafted Hospitality
The Beekman Residences, #45B
$3,350,000 (-6.9%)
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,572 ft2
The Beekman Residences, #45B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Images of The Four Seasons Private Residences via The Corcoran Group
The tower housing The Four Seasons Private Residences looks right out of the Jazz Age, but the apartments and amenities within go beyond the wildest dreams of today's buyers. In addition to a suite of residents-only amenities, owners have access to the Four Seasons Hotel's amenities and services, which include CUT, Wolfgang Puck's first New York restaurant and bar.
All images of CUT via Wolfgang Puck
The Four Seasons Private Residences, #40A
$5,200,000
Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,219 ft2
The Four Seasons Private Residences, #40A (Sothebys International Realty)
Credit: Coliin Miller
In an architecturally adventurous section of West Chelsea, Lantern House stands out for its modern take on bay windows. That extends to Cucina Alba, the restaurant tenant on the corner of Tenth Avenue and West 18th Street. The restaurant's high ceiling, soft tones, and airy atmosphere make a pleasing backdrop for what chef Adam Leonti describes as "vacation Italian" cuisine.
Cucina Alba
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Lantern House, #515 (Corcoran Group)
At the top of the Ritz-Carlton hotel in NoMad, 16 penthouse units are situated above the rooms to make the most of spectacular skyline views. Residents of these apartments enjoy access to all of the hotel's services and amenities. Among them are not one but two Jose Andres restaurants, The Bazaar and Zaytinya.
All images of 35 Hudson Yards via Related/Oxford Property Group
One of the benefits of living in Hudson Yards is being a stone's throw from fine dining establishments like Estiarorio Milos, BondST, and Queensyard, not to mention the the Mercado Little Spain market and the forthcoming new Eataly location. However, residents of 35 Hudson Yards don't even have to put on their coats to get to Electric Lemon, a seasonal American restaurant helmed by celebrity restaurateur Stephen Starr. It is part of the 24th-story Sky Lobby in the Equinox Hotel, and residents of the apartments enjoy preferred reservations and seating, catering, and in-residence dining.
Electric Lemon
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All restaurant images via Electric Lemon
35 Hudson Yards, #5304 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Selene
Directly adjacent to the iconic Seagram building, Selene makes a statement in the Midtown East skyline. It was designed by Foster + Partners, but Pritzker Prize laureate Lord Norman Foster is not the only luminary connected to the building: Chef Alain Verzeroli, who spent decades crafting menus for the late Joël Robuchon, is at the helm of Le Jardinier, the Michelin-starred, vegetable-driven restaurant in the base of the building.
Le Jardinier
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Le Jardinier
Selene, #34A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
The Jean Nouvel-designed 53W53 is located a short distance from some of New York's most critically acclaimed restaurants. However, the award-winning 53 is just an elevator ride away. The three-story space is underneath the extended wing of the Museum of Modern Art and serves contemporary Asian cuisine by chef Akmal Anuar.
53 West 53, #66 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
432 Park Avenue via Macklowe Properties
Throughout his esteemed hospitality career, Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hergatt has made a name for himself all over the world. His New York projects include SHO Shaun Hergatt, Juni, and, most recently, 432 Park Avenue. In addition to offering catering and in-room dining to residents, the building also offers a 19th floor restaurant with an award-winning design by Bentel & Bentel. The space offers spectacular views and a 5,000-square-foot terrace overlooking 57th Street.
Restaurant images via Bentel & Bentel
432 Park Avenue, #54A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Central Park Tower via Extell Development
Central Park Tower is the world's tallest residential building, and its 50,000-square-foot Central Park Club is home of the world's highest ballroom. It also features a cigar lounge, wine lounge, bar, dining room, and a full-service kitchen serving menus created by Michelin-starred chefs that include Alfred Portale, Laurent Tourondel, and Gabriel Kreuther.
Central Park Tower, #81W (Extell Marketing Group LLC)
The Alwyn Court
While the new supertall condos of Billionaires' Row have literally cast The Alwyn Court in shadow, none have yet outshone this cooperative as far as exquisite craftsmanship and rich history are concerned. The prestige of this New York City Landmark extends to its restaurant tenant: The Petrossian name is synonymous with Parisian caviar, and its New York outpost is home to a cafe and boutique.
Petrossian New York
Temporarily closed for renovations
All images of The Alwyn Court via Compass
All images of Deutsche Bank Center via The Corcoran Group
Apartments at One Central Park are beautifully situated above Central Park, Columbus Circle, and Lincoln Center. The full-service building is home to luxurious, exclusive amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, windowed lap pool, and roof deck with Hudson River views, and some of New York's top shopping and dining can be found just an elevator ride away. This includes Per Se, Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-starred restaurant featuring his signature nine-course tasting menu.
All images of Per Se via Thomas Keller
One Central Park, #74/75B
$14,800,000 (-17.8%)
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,491 ft2
One Central Park, #74/75B (Modlin Group LLC)
Images of 1 Central Park West via Brown Harris Stevens
As spectacular as the views of Central Park are from the high-floor homes, they are far from the only draw at this towering Upper West Side building. Residents enjoy access to five-star hotel services and amenities as well as Jean-Georges, the Michelin-starred "jewel in Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's empire" and epitome of fine dining in New York City.
Jean-Georges
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Images via Jean-Georges Restaurants
One Central Park West, #29B
$5,600,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,599 ft2
One Central Park West, #29B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
15 Central Park West via Zeckendorf Development
In the years since the residents-only restaurant at 15 Central Park West opened, it has emerged as a popular place for Mothers’ Day brunch and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live. More recently, when some restaurants had to scramble to set up outdoor dining for Open Streets during the pandemic, the dining room off the lobby had no such worries: It has an outdoor space for al fresco meals.
Private restaurant at 15 Central Park West (Redfin Real Estate)
15 Central Park West, #27D
$24,000,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,173 ft2
15 Central Park West, #27D (Redfin Real Estate)
220 Central Park South has attracted luminaries in finance (Ken Griffin, owner of the most expensive condo ever sold) and music (Sting), and now it can reportedly add culinary stars to its ranks: In July 2019, the New York Post announced that permits have been filed for a 54-seat, second-story private eatery operated by Michelin star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in a building just down the street from the critically acclaimed Jean-Georges (see above).
220 Central Park South, #55B
$37,500,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,211 ft2
220 Central Park South, #55B (Serhant)
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