Ahead of Thanksgiving, see NYC apartments with separate kitchens for optimal entertaining and meal prep

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Tuesday, October 25, 2022

As of this writing, it is officially less than one month until Thanksgiving (which falls on Thursday, November 24 this year). As such, many people's minds have turned to where and how to enjoy the big meal with family and friends. For those staying in the city, a number of new developments have embraced open floor plans that include open kitchens. This layout makes a space feel bigger, lets in a greater amount of natural light, and allows for a seamless connection between guests and hosts.

Meanwhile, the Thanksgiving holiday has a way of throwing the advantages of separate kitchens into sharp relief. Strong cooking aromas have a way of lingering in an open space, and a separate kitchen can do a number on containing them. At a time when one person is likely to be using noisy kitchen appliances while another watches the football game, this layout allows all activities to take place with minimal disruption. When it's time to sit down to dinner, it's a lot easier to feel thankful without a messy kitchen and mountain of dishes staring one in the face.

In New York, separate kitchens are likelier to be found in prewar apartments with more traditional layouts. At the same time, some designers have predicted that closed-off kitchens could make a comeback, and certain new developments have separated the kitchens or incorporated pocket doors that can be used at the owner's convenience. Below, we take a look at New York City apartments with separate kitchens ideal for cooking Thanksgiving dinner as well as meals throughout the year.

229 East 28th Street, #2A
$440,000 (-7.4%)

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 700 ft²

229 East 28th Street, #2A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Quiet garden-facing converted two-bed / one-bath. King-size primary bedroom and queen-size secondary bedroom; can easily be converted back to one bedroom. Separate kitchen with dishwasher and adjacent counter/cabinet unit with lots of cabinets. Nice tile bathroom and lots of closet space. Pet-friendly elevator building has a laundry room and virtual doorman with recently renovated lobby, bike room, full-time super, and individual storage lockers. See full details here.

Sherman Tower East, #5H
$799,000 (-6.5%)

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Sherman Tower East, #5H (Compass)

From the Listing: Drenched in sun streaming from a wall of western facing windows and featuring a private balcony, this junior four features a dining area that is convertible to a second bedroom. The separate kitchen is appointed with stainless steel appliances including a five-burner gas range, microwave, double door refrigerator and dishwasher as well as granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and glass backsplash. The king-size primary bedroom is spacious enough to accommodate a bedroom set as well as a home office/desk overlooking the private balcony. Other features include beautiful hardwood flooring, a generously sized bathroom with glass door shower, and five large closets to meet your storage needs. See full details here.

221 West 20th Street, #5E
$799,000

Chelsea | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 700 ft²

221 West 20th Street, #5E (Coldwell Banker Warburg)

From the Listing: Abundant light pours in from the southern, eastern, and western exposures and through the skylight in the glass-enclosed interior airshaft. Cross ventilation is supplemented by a wall-mounted split air conditioner. New wide plank wood floors throughout the apartment, ceramic tile in the bathroom, and black and white checkerboard vinyl floors in the kitchen. There is exposed brick wall in the living room and a decorative fireplace in the primary bedroom. The second bedroom alcove can function as a home office, nursery, or sleeping alcove. The updated windowed kitchen has a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and stone countertops. Apartment 5E comes with its own storage room in the basement. See full details here.

Greenwich Club, #2006
$950,000

Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Greenwich Club, #2006 (Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome home to apartment 2006 in the Greenwich Club Residences, FiDi's premiere Art Deco-inspired luxury condo at 88 Greenwich Street. You're welcomed through a gracious entry hall, complete with an Elfa-designed closet, which brings you into the spacious west-facing, sun-filled living/dining room. The separate chef-inspired kitchen features a Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, a Viking stove and microwave. A windowed hall, complete with a linen closet, leads to the large bedroom which features a spacious closet, and spectacular south and west views of New York Harbor. See full details here.

The Savoy, #10A
$975,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths

111 East 85th Street, #10A (Douglas Elliman-575)

From the Listing: This quiet apartment begins with a proper foyer complemented by two large closets. There is a powder room perfectly located for both owner and guest alike. The separate kitchen layout is convenient for day-to-day living as well as entertaining. Adjacent is the expansive open concept living room and dining room, offering comfortable living space and wonderful sunlight all day. There is a sizable balcony currently undergoing renovation. The home continues with the graciously sized primary bedroom which easily accommodates a king-sized bed, two side tables, and additional furniture. See full details here.

The Corinthian, #19Q
$1,250,000

Murray Hill | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 958 ft²

The Corinthian, #19Q (Douglas Elliman)

From the Listing: Welcome to 19 Q, a very spacious one-bedroom, 1.5-marble baths with a private balcony. This sprawling home is entered through a long hallway with a wall of closets and a powder room which lead to a good-sized area perfect for a library or home office. This can also be a dining area if you do not choose to dine next to the huge bay windows in the ample living room where you can enjoy spectacular southeast views of the New York skyline including the Empire State Building. The large bedroom area has its own full-size marble bath and 2 closets plus a huge walk-in closet. The spacious balcony off the bedroom gets direct sun. There are new wood floors throughout the home, and the separate kitchen features elegant dark wood cabinets, marble floor and granite countertops. See full details here.

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15 William NY, #Duplex7
$1,345,000

Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 1,058 ft²

15 William NY, #Duplex7 (Serhant)

From the Listing: One of just 10 individually unique duplex residences at this address, Duplex 7 offers impressive features including double-height ceilings reaching 21 feet, a very special loft-like space with a layout that provides the feeling of townhouse living, and is graced with almost 300 square feet of private outdoor space. Enter on the lower level of the residence to a bright foyer and dining area. Located immediately off the foyer is a powder room for guests and a trio of large closets, one of which houses a stacked washer and dryer by Asko. Alongside this closet, the owners thoughtfully carved out additional space beneath the stairs to create a nook suitable for a sleeping area, office alcove, or customize to use for display or storage. To the left of your dining area is the separate kitchen, equipped with a suite of high-end integrated appliances that blend in seamlessly with chic white lacquer cabinetry. See full details here.

15 West 84th Street, #10F
$1,440,000 (-3.7%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

15 West 84th Street, #10F (Brown Harris Stevens)

From the Listing: Located on an idyllic, tree-lined Park block, this rarely available, high-floor, two-bedroom home ticks all the boxes - including your own south-facing terrace! This split-bedroom layout faces south and east, offering maximum light and sun throughout the day. Features include an oversized dining area, sunken living room with double exposure, and a lovely terrace accessible from the living room. Enjoy open city views of the Upper West Side and a side view of Central Park. Restored parquet floors, a windowed kitchen, multiple walk-in closets and high beamed ceilings compliment this unique home. For your added convenience, a storage unit conveys with the sale of the apartment. See full details here.

530 Park Avenue, #10F
$1,975,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

530 Park Avenue, #10F (Brown Harris Stevens)

From the Listing: On the 10th floor of 530 Park Avenue, Apartment 10-F is the ideal primary or pied-a-terre. Beginning with the wide and welcoming foyer, there are large closets - a signature of prewar living - and the in-unit Bosch washer/dryer is located discretely in one. Continuing on to the living room, the room is bathed in glowing light all day, with large casement, energy efficient, double-paned windows including a "bay window" on the corner providing an oblique view of Park Avenue. High ceilings and herringbone wood floors throughout the space are accents that were both loving restored and perfectly maintained. The generously proportioned separate kitchen is a study in logic, with all that you need at hand, including handcrafted, custom painted English wood cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes, Pietra Cardosa Italian granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, and Italian porcelain floors. See full details here.

184 Columbia Heights, #4AB
$2,300,000 (-13.2%)

Brooklyn Heights | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,705 ft²

184 Columbia Heights, #4AB (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Here's a fantastic opportunity to design your dream home in Brooklyn Heights with the blank slate and great bones of 184 Columbia Heights. In its 1,705 square feet, this bright and expansive layout features a 27-foot wide living room with four immense windows facing east over Columbia Heights. A large formal dining room and separate kitchen have north/west windows with a peek of Lower Manhattan view, which together can be expanded into a fantastic open kitchen and dining room. On either side of the double-wide living room are the primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and windowed bathroom, and the second and third bedroom and their shared bathroom. Off the entry foyer is windowed home office. Private basement storage is included. See full details here.

1 East 66th Street, #2A
$3,195,000 (-4.6%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

1 East 66th Street, #2A (Douglas Elliman-575)

From the Listing: Apartment 2A is a rambling and exquisitely maintained apartment at the coveted 1 East 66th Street. A grand entry gallery welcomes you. The space is complimented by a large coat closet and a wet bar. The expansive living room features direct Central Park views through oversized bay windows and has an electric fireplace. Off of the gallery is the separate kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and stunning finishes. The home continues with the primary bedroom suite which has a perfectly outfitted dressing area and en suite marble bathroom. See full details here.

The Chatham, #23A
$5,990,000 (-4.9%)

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,345 ft²

The Chatham, #23A (Brown Harris Stevens)

From the Listing: This rare offering has a spacious gallery with powder room, off of which the whole home flows. The grand, double-sized square living room, has dramatic south and western facing views of the skyline and Central Park, framed by oversized picture and bay windows. Open to the living room is the well-proportioned formal dining room with open south views. Adjacent is the large, windowed eat-in kitchen featuring a double oven, five burner stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double sink, and south-facing views out of a bay window. The elegant primary bedroom suite boasts two extra-large picture windows with direct Central Park and City views, two walk-in closets with custom designed interiors, plus a regular closet as well as a wall of custom designed built-ins for yet more storage. The sumptuous, windowed primary bathroom has spectacular Park and City views, a double vanity, extra-large soaking tub, and a large glass shower. See full details here.

Baccarat Hotel & Residences, #29A
$7,995,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,303 ft²

Baccarat Hotel & Residences, #29A (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties)

From the Listing: With a generous floor plan and both north and east exposures, you are captivated by fantastic Central Park views. The interior was designed by Tony Ingrao which offers the ultimate high-end in luxury living including wide ebony stained white oak floors, SieMatic kitchen with ebonized walnut and nickel frame cabinetry, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances and washer/dryer. With a separate kitchen, this layout allows for the maximum space needed for entertaining in the living/dining room. The primary bathroom is impeccably detailed with honed Lido white marble slab floors and walls, radiant heated floors, and free standing soaking tub. Furnished. See full details here.

111 West 57th Street, #14N
$15,900,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,547 ft²

111 West 57th Street, #14N (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Move right in to Landmark Residence 14N at 111 West 57th Street, which provides an unparalleled opportunity for one who enjoys modern conveniences within grand spaces reminiscent of the pre-war era. This residence offers four bedrooms, and four and a half bathrooms within 4,547 square feet of interior space. An elegant, windowed entry foyer offers white macauba stone floors, and leads into a grand living room with double height ceilings, custom smoke gray oak floors in a parquet pattern, fireplace, and a wet bar. The living room is situated next to a spacious formal dining room offering ample room for entertaining. The separate kitchen is finished with Cristallo Gold quartzite countertops and backsplash, custom hand-crafted cabinetry, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances. The corner primary bedroom, which boasts double-height ceilings, is outfitted with a large dressing room and a bathroom clad in Italian white Venato marble and free-standing copper soaking tub handcrafted by William Holland and custom bronze fixtures by P.E. Guerin. See full details here.

90 Morton Street, #PH9B
$19,150,000

West Village | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,630 ft²

90 Morton Street, #PH9B (Reuveni Real Estate)

From the Listing: Carefully designed with utmost attention to detail, the residence is a tour-de-force of bespoke design, initially crafted by AD100 designers Leroy Street Studio and further enhanced to the most luxurious standards by designer Natalia Miyar, whose widely recognized work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Harper's Bazaar. A central entrance gallery serves as the spine of the 3,630-square-foot home, connecting the voluminous living and entertaining areas with the distinctly private bedroom wing. A large powder room, coat closet, and an oversized walk-in fitted storage room are discreetly located off the gallery. The sprawling 33' x 23' great room offers multiple generous sitting areas and a banquet-sized dining area, with a marvelous gray travertine gas fireplace serving as the centerpiece of the room. Abundant southern light and mesmerizing downtown skyline views permeate the space through oversized black steel windows. Oversized steel doors lead to the most coveted feature of the residence - a 633 square-foot south and west-facing terrace. An entertainer's kitchen is tucked off the dining area. With south and west exposures, this masterpiece space is drenched in light and features oversized steel windows and French doors leading to the terrace. The kitchen can be opened to the great room or easily concealed, allowing for highly desirable entertainment flexibility. A discreet catering kitchen/pantry equipped with a wine cooler and additional dishwasher is located off the kitchen and is connected to the oversized laundry/mudroom which has a separate service entrance. the residence has its own storage located in the basement. See full details here.

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229 East 28th Street, #2A
$440,000 (-7.4%)

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Sherman Tower East, #5H
$799,000 (-6.5%)

221 West 20th Street, #5E
$799,000

Greenwich Club, #2006
$950,000

The Savoy, #10A
$975,000

The Corinthian, #19Q
$1,250,000

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15 William NY, #Duplex7
$1,345,000

15 West 84th Street, #10F
$1,440,000 (-3.7%)

530 Park Avenue, #10F
$1,975,000

184 Columbia Heights, #4AB
$2,300,000 (-13.2%)

1 East 66th Street, #2A
$3,195,000 (-4.6%)

The Chatham, #23A
$5,990,000 (-4.9%)

Baccarat Hotel & Residences, #29A
$7,995,000

111 West 57th Street, #14N
$15,900,000

90 Morton Street, #PH9B
$19,150,000

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