In 2020, over 3.57 million New Yorkers left the city, many of them in search of more space and fresh suburban air. But, as the vaccine continuess its distribution, those who’ve dreamed of returning to the city life are peaking at the market once again. This time, in search of the best in both worlds. 

One building that is getting set to open in Hell’s Kitchen is Bloom on Forty Fifth – a low-rise building featuring 92 residences with an 8,000 square foot park-like elevated terrace that is set between the north and south residential towers. The open-air courtyard is beautifully landscaped with a variety of plants and full-size trees, including three honey locust trees, along with various seating areas –bringing the suburb-y greenery and Zen to its future residents. The courtyard also features skylights that shed an abundance of natural light into the lobby. 

525 West 52nd Street 

Between the two towers at 525 West 52nd Street, residents have access to a 15,000-square-foot courtyard with lush landscaping and amenities.The amenity deck features al fresco dining areas with grilling stations, a bocce ball and shuffleboard court, ping pong and multiple dining areas – providing residents with their very own fun-filled backyard in the city. Up on the roof are additional lounge areas and even real grass. 

PLG 

Luxury rental PLG in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens, designed by Hill West Architects and Whitehall Interiors as one of the first new major developments in the neighborhood, offers over 50,000 square feet of amenity space, with an indoor/outdoor fitness center, luxe indoor swimming pool and hot tub, dog run, half basketball court, children’s playroom and a rooftop pool, giving residents a relaxing respite from the surrounding city. 

SKY

SKY, a 60-story luxury tower designed by Hill West in Manhattan, brings all of the amenities that suburban buyers crave to the center of Manhattan. The building boasts over 70,000 square feet of fitness space, including a suburban-sized Life Time Fitness, three pools, two outdoor and one indoor, and a Hammam spa. 

Townhouse on The Park -- 11-19 46th Ave., Long Island City, NY

Just steps from LIC’s largest green space not situated along the East River, Murray Park, this brand new tech-forward rental development in Long Island City is ideal for those looking to enjoy suburban perks without having to leave the city. Recently launched by leading Queens brokerage Modern Spaces, the building features 75 3-bedroom triplex apartments with private outdoor space for every unit via private gardens or rooftop balconies. Ranging from 1,583-2,288 square feet, units are more than twice the size of the average NYC apartment, and offer “bonus” rooms that can easily function as a home office or gym in the COVID era.

363  and  365 Bond  

The apartments at 363 and 365 Bond in Brooklyn’s emerging Gowanus neighborhood were intentionally designed by Hill West to vary in scale and height, mimicking the low density, neighborhood feel of the surrounding area. Amenities include a boat launch with spaces for kayak storage; courtyards; a shuffleboard court; a rooftop pool; and kids’ room to rival even the most luxurious suburban homes and take advantage of the great outdoors.  

Townhouse 28 -- 39-32 28th St., Long Island City, NY

The two-unit luxury townhouse development in Long Island City’s rising Dutch Kills neighborhood features about 1,000 SF of private outdoor space for each unit. The condos include suburban perks like in-unit washer/dryers, loft-style double-height living rooms and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows providing ample natural daylight. Queens-based brokerage Modern Spaces is handing sales and marketing for the building. 

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