
In many New York City buildings, it has become the norm to install a gas grill in the courtyard or roof deck to bring a taste (no pun intended) of suburbia to the big city at the height of barbecue season. However, some designers take it one step further by outfitting the space with outdoor kitchens offering prep areas, sinks, and/or mini-fridges. Still others have added bells and whistles like smokers, wine fridges, and other items that only the most diehard gourmands are likely to keep in their apartments.
Designer Lindy Lowney tells Architectural Digest that the difference between simple grill setups and outdoor kitchens is that "an outdoor kitchen is not only a natural extension of indoor living, but it also allows for hosting a larger gathering." That is certainly the case with these new developments' outdoor kitchens, as they are situated in the buildings' courtyard or roof terraces, allowing residents to entertain large groups and enjoy beautiful views. Fair warning–these could get crowded on especially nice days!
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25 Broad Street
15 availabilities from $925,000
15 availabilities from $925,000


25 Broad Street, a New York City Landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally constructed in 1902 as an office building that benefited from its close proximity to the New York Stock Exchange. In its current incarnation as a residential building, the expansive roof terrace is a leisure destination with grilling stations, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, and enough room for separate dining, play, and lounge areas.
The Broad Exchange Building, #21E
$1,595,000
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,223 ft2

The Broad Exchange Building, #21E (Reuveni LLC)
50 West Street
11 availabilities from $1,790,000
11 availabilities from $1,790,000


On the 64th story of 50 West, the observatory’s outdoor kitchen comes with a grill, sink, minifridge, and abundant prep space. Once your grilled feast is complete, private dining spaces look out on spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, the East and Hudson Rivers, and the iconic Manhattan skyline.

50 West, #37C (Compass)
252 South Street
24 availabilities from $1,230,000
24 availabilities from $1,230,000


While many tall buildings place their outdoor kitchens on roof terraces to make the most of city views, One Manhattan Square’s is situated in the garden area to allow for the atmosphere of a house's backyard. The grills are located directly across from dining tables that look out on spectacular bridge and river views.
One Manhattan Square, #47K
$2,625,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,123 ft2

One Manhattan Square, #47K (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


Lower East Side condominium 196 Orchard Street describes aspects of its 4,100-square-foot rooftop as an “outdoor living room.” Much like the apartments inside, these dedicated entertaining spaces offer seamless access to two outdoor kitchens with a chef’s table and custom seating. Sweeping skyline views are the ultimate touch.
196 Orchard Street, #PHC
$5,295,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 1,997 ft2

196 Orchard Street, #PHC (Corcoran Group)


101 West 14th Street has utterly transformed its corner on the Greenwich Village-Chelsea border with its imaginative design by ODA New York. Many units offer private outdoor space, but the crowning glory is a furnished roof deck with an outdoor kitchen that allows residents to grill, dine, and entertain with incredible views as a backdrop.

101 West 14th Street, #3D (Compass)
428 West 19th Street
11 availabilities from $1,295,000
11 availabilities from $1,295,000


Closings are underway at Linea, a new boutique condominium in West Chelsea. It is located near the High Line, Hudson River Park, and Little Island, but a rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and dining area offers excellent outdoor entertaining space without the tourists.

Linea, #3A (Corcoran Group)
200 East 20th Street
6 availabilities from $1,600,000
6 availabilities from $1,600,000


A short distance from Gramercy Park, 200E20th offers great outdoor space from top to bottom. The Secret Garden courtyard was inspired by Gramercy Park, and the landscaped roof terrace has an outdoor kitchen with dining area and fire pit for enjoying the grilled goodies.

200E20th, #2C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
215 West 28th Street
7 availabilities from $2,350,000
7 availabilities from $2,350,000


The apartments at Maverick come with chef’s kitchens that offer integrated Miele appliances that let residents conduct all sorts of culinary experiments. However, the rooftop deck’s outdoor kitchen goes several steps further with a BBQ grill, rotisserie, smoke, and pizza oven. Whatever one chooses to cook up there, residents can enjoy it at the adjacent dining area, the elevated fire pit lounge, or the Sky Beach lounge area.

Maverick, #10C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


All kitchens at 609 Second Avenue come outfitted with Calacatta marble countertops and top-of-the-line Miele appliances. The outdoor kitchen on the roof terrace is equally well appointed, with two grills, a sink, and ample prep and dining areas. Beautiful city views make a perfect backdrop for all of it.

609 Second Avenue, #802 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
350 West 44th Street
8 availabilities from $1,399,000
8 availabilities from $1,399,000

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Move-ins have recently begun at Lightsquare, a new condominium up the street from the Theater District. However, an outdoor kitchen with chef-grade appliances and nearby dining area offers the atmosphere of a backyard barbecue.

LightSquare, #505 (Corcoran Group)
547 West 47th Street
12 availabilities from $745,000
12 availabilities from $745,000



This Hell's Kitchen corner condominium has been billed “The West Residence Club,” and that is exactly the atmosphere it has cultivated with an extensive indoor/outdoor amenity package. The eighth-floor terrace lounge offers an outdoor kitchen with a sink and tables overlooking the city streets. A few floors up, the rooftop level offers a beach club atmosphere with an outdoor kitchen a stone’s throw from the outdoor pool. On both terraces, the dining tables overlook beautiful Hudson River views.

The West Residence Club, #709 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)


200 East 75th Street makes a striking statement in the local skyline with its beautifully crafted crown, and the roof terrace enjoys an outdoor kitchen, dining areas, and beautiful city views. Closings are expected to begin later this summer, possibly at the height of grilling season.

200 East 75th Street, #11B (Compass)


All kitchens at 1289 Lexington Avenue come outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and high-end finishes. The outdoor kitchen on the roof deck is similarly well thought, offering a sink, mini-fridge, and prep area next to the gas grill. Residents can enjoy their meals in the dining area or by the outdoor fireplace.
1289 Lexington Avenue, #18C
$5,100,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,792 ft2

1289 Lexington Avenue, #18C (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)


2505 Broadway is situated between Riverside Park and Central Park, allowing for no shortage of picnic destinations. But on the roof deck, residents can use the two outdoor kitchens to prepare a fresh feast with ingredients from the nearby Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods supermarkets, and enjoy it at dining tables facing gorgeous views of the Hudson River.

2505 Broadway, #7B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


In many multi-family buildings, residents find themselves having to line up for the grill on nice days. However, 98 Front Street’s roof deck offers three outdoor kitchens and grills, offering abundant opportunities for entertaining. The bocce court offers something for guests to do while the food cooks, and the dining tables look out on sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.

98 Front Street, #PH3D (Corcoran Group)
8 South 4th Street
14 availabilities from $1,995,000
14 availabilities from $1,995,000


Domino Park is home to Union Square Hospitality Group's Tacocina and located in excellent proximity to several popular Williamsburg waterfront restaurants. However, none of these can offer the views of the terraces at One Domino Square, which rose on the parcel of the former sugar refinery closest to the Williamsburg Bridge. A dining terrace with grills, outdoor kitchens, and intimate dining niches looks out on striking views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.

One Domino Square, #24B (Two Trees Management Co)
10 Quincy Street
3 availabilities from $1,050,000
3 availabilities from $1,050,000


Tall buildings are few and far between in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn (the neighborhood's tallest building is only 312 feet high), thus allowing the loft condo conversion of a former Salvation Army building to enjoy uninterrupted Manhattan views from the rooftop deck. Salvation Lofts is close to popular restaurants, but the rooftop outdoor kitchen and dining area make for an enjoyable dining experience right at home.

Salvation Lofts, #2M (Corcoran Group)
22-58 46th Street
5 availabilities from $775,000
5 availabilities from $775,000


The architecture of Fabric Astoria nods to its neighborhood's industrial history, but the apartments and amenities were designed for the modern buyer coming to embrace the neighborhood. The building's fitness center and lounge open up to a landscaped courtyard with full outdoor kitchen and multiple dining areas.

Fabric Astoria, #704 (MNS)
Luxury listings with private outdoor kitchens
152 West 58th Street, #PH
$2,490,000 (-9.4%)
Midtown West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,450 ft2

152 West 58th Street, #PH (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

145 Central Park North, #2A
$2,850,000 (-4.8%)
Harlem | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,521 ft2

145 Central Park North, #2A (The Agency Brokerage)


M at Beekman, #PHB (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

The Olcott, #1601
$6,950,000 (-7.3%)
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,400 ft2

The Olcott, #1601 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

The Prewar at Gramercy Square, #PHB
$7,995,000
Gramercy Park | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,721 ft2

The Prewar at Gramercy Square, #PHB (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

95 Charles Street, #TH1 (Compass)


459 West Broadway, #PHS (Serhant)


Spring + Thompson, #PH (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

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