With Thanksgiving a day away, a home with great entertaining features is increasingly valuable. Having a warm, comfortable and convenient place to gather and celebrate with those who matter most is something to truly be thankful for. Check out these three listings all with unique offerings making them party worthy.

Where: 27 West 19^th Street, PH
Asking: $6,850,000
Size: 3,000SF
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

When it comes to being designed for entertaining, this listing is the ultimate. Spanning two floors of the Emory condominium, this Colin Cowie-designed penthouse is complete with every modern convenience imaginable. The sparkling open kitchen and dining room has two secret pocket doors that can close off the dining room for a truly intimate entertaining space.

Where: 365 West 20^th Street, 11C
Asking: $799,000
Listed by: Lawrence Treglia

The kitchen is the center of a home. This residence’s warm and inviting kitchen is sure to host many memorable dinner parties. The premium finishes and appliances will make cooking a breeze and the open layout and bar with seating make this a prime spot to relax and chat with guests.

Where: 66 Ninth Avenue, 4W
Asking: $3,750,000
Size: 1,735SF
Listed by: Tony Sargeant

This stunning and sleek loft manages to embody both an open and spacious environment while maintaining an intimate setting- a host’s dream. The expansive windows, which give incredible natural light and beautiful views, are the perfect backdrop for any party.  This home is sure to make your guests feel like they are in a private oasis above Manhattan. And preparation will be a snap in the spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space.

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Gimme Shelter”
New York Post
The Post’s resident real estate gossip, Jennifer Gould Keil, reports on Serafina Group restaurateur Vittorio Assaf listing his huge apartment in the Leonori building on the Upper East Side for $35,000 a month. The four-bedroom, 5 1/2-bathroom home (above) has a 40-foot-long living room, 12-foot ceilings and elaborate Venetian-plastered walls, among other luxurious touches.

“Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to buy townhomes in Brooklyn Heights”
New York Daily News
CORE’s Doug Bowen commented on the appeal of the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, where Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are reportedly buying two neighboring houses. Said Bowen: “The price difference between the West Village and Brooklyn Heights is sometimes two, three, four times the amount. That’s why even big names are deciding to live here.”

“Celebrity House Hunting”
Biography
The Biography channel’s “Celebrity House Hunting” followed ’80s pop queen Debbie Gibson’s search for a new New York home in a recent episode. Watch the full episode online to see her get blown away by Stuart Sussman’s Yves penthouse listing in Chelsea.

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Where: 365 West 20th Street #15-C
Size: 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
Asking: $875,000
Listed by: Lawrence V. Treglia

The average price of a Manhattan apartment has been hovering around $1.5 million, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great properties in the sub-$1 million range. This week we’ll highlight three CORE properties that are priced low but valued high, like this two-bedroom co-op in Chelsea Court Tower, a charming pre-war building with a strong list of amenities. It’s tough to find a turnkey two-bedroom in one of Downtown’s best neighborhoods at this price, especially an apartment with impressive city views. Check out the other steals below.

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