Dive Into Luxury: The Most Stunning Residential Pools in New York City
As the city starts to shimmer under the summer sun and New Yorkers begin to seek solace from the heat, the allure of refreshing, beautifully designed residential pools in the city becomes irresistible. Be it a tranquil oasis nested in a coveted development, a rooftop retreat offering exceptional city views, or an architectural masterpiece, these watery havens are transforming urban living, bringing a touch of Hamptons-style luxury right to your doorstep. In this piece, we'll explore the crème de la crème of these serene sanctuaries, the best residential pools in New York City that epitomize both style and substance, offering residents an unmatched experience and a well-deserved respite from the sizzling city heat.
Astoria West’s Rooftop Pool Club
Situated along the New York City waterfront, Astoria’s newest rental community, Astoria West, is helping residents beat the heat with its expansive rooftop pool. Designed by acclaimed architecture firm Fogarty Fingers, and in addition to offering insane views of Manhattan, the pool area features cabanas, a grill area and a plethora of lounge chairs for an unbeatable experience.
The Suffolk
The Suffolk, located at 55 Suffolk in the Lower East Side, is the Gotham Organization’s newest luxury rental development. The 30-story tower includes 378 residences with 330,000 square feet of mixed-use space and opened this spring. Among the robust amenity package is a beautiful rooftop pool with sweeping views of New York City and beyond. While soaking up the sun at the rooftop pool, residents will also enjoy a sundeck, an outdoor terrace with lounge seating, fire pits and barbecues. There are also showers on the sundeck for residents to wash off before heading back into their apartments.
Ruby
Ruby, a luxury residential development by MAG Partners, offers 480 studio to three-bedroom residences amongst two towers - 30 percent of which are reserved for affordable housing - in addition to 8,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Designed by globally renowned architecture firm COOKFOX Architects, the 22-story and 23-story towers’ architectural expression is inspired by the historic fabric of the turn-of-the-century Garment District neighboring buildings, incorporating biophilic elements throughout its amenities. Residents will enjoy a rooftop pool, roof lounge and grilling terrace, as well as a sleek club lounge with dining and entertainment areas.
Olympia DUMBO
One of Brooklyn’s most premium residential buildings located in the heart of DUMBO, Olympia boasts the highest square footage of indoor amenities per residence of any new condo development in the borough. Developed by Fortis and designed by Hill West, the building’s bridge level terrace features a 58’ outdoor pool and hot tub with iconic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a summer sunset, and the adjacent outdoor lounge and barbecue area, tennis court, juice bar and shipwreck-themed playground and waterpark are ideal for entertaining.
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The Brooklyn Tower
Developed by JDS and designed by Krista Ninivaggi of Woods Bagot with architecture by SHoP Architects, The Brooklyn Tower’s outdoor pools surrounding the historic Dime Savings Bank’s immense Guastavino dome are a standout of the building’s immersive outdoor amenity spaces. The Dome Pool and Terrace features three outdoor pools that surround the Guastavino dome: a 75’ pool, kids pool and whirlpool. The pool deck is equipped for both relaxation and socialization with a hammock lounge, outdoor dining area, fire pit, barbeque grills and a double-height poolside lounge and cocktail bar.
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The Ayre Rooftop Pool at The Copper
You’re likely familiar with SHoP Architect’s skyline-defining Midtown masterpiece, The Copper. In addition to its 100-foot-tall skybridge, the amenity-driven luxury rental building also boasts one of the most premier – and gorgeous – rooftop pools in town. Thanks to panoramic views from nearly 500 feet up, the AYRE rooftop pool will make you feel as though you’re floating above the city. Plush lounge chairs, cabanas, towel service and an obligatory DJ + cocktails round out the impeccable experience.
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