The Best NYC Buildings for Outdoor Amenities This Summer

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Not everyone bolts to Montauk once summer hits. For those staying put, New York’s newest residential buildings are offering enough al fresco luxury to make you forget the FDR even exists. Developers are leaning hard into outdoor amenities, transforming rooftops and terraces into full-blown sanctuaries—perfect for residents who want to host dinner parties under the stars or simply soak up the sun in style.

VITA

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Rising above rapidly evolving Hudson Yards and New York City’s largest passive house condominium to date, newly-built VITA has no shortage of outdoor amenity space as it is crowned by not one, but two rooftop terraces. Named River Park and Skyline Park, both meticulously landscaped terraces are appointed with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ grills, and dining lounge seating, offering the perfect al fresco setting for magical midsummer night dinners and gatherings against the glimmering backdrop of Hudson Yards.

524 Halsey

A former 19th-century carriage house thoughtfully converted by The Brooklyn Home Company into a boutique collection of homes, 524 Halsey features a stunning common roof deck overlooking the colorful brownstones of surrounding BedStuy. Beautifully landscaped with lush plants and replete with a varied array of seating and table areas, the roofdeck forms a true private oasis in the heart of Brooklyn for building residents, equally ideal for summertime parties and for peaceful, sun-drenched lounging.

The Dupont

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Greenpoint’s hottest new address is The Dupont, the newest luxury tower to arrive along Greenpoint’s sought-after waterfront. The striking property, developed by Rockefeller Group, in a joint venture partnership with Park Tower Group is located within the highly successful 22-acre Greenpoint Landing where it overlooks the newly constructed Newtown Barge Park and features unobstructed East River and Manhattan skyline views. Outdoor space is a central focus of the amenity package at this in-demand building. On the 38th floor, residents have access to the cloud-level Rooftop Clubhouse featuring a heated outdoor pool and sundeck overlooking the East River and the skylines of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. Additionally, a serene Garden Terrace is outfitted with BBQ stations and a lounge area, making it perfect for alfresco dining and gatherings with family and friends. 

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