Feels Like Summer: The Best Residential Rooftop Pools in NYC

Now that it’s Summer It's officially rooftop season! New York City is getting its first taste of summer this week thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures and sunny skies. With luxury buildings across New York City offering high design pools with spectacular views, there are few better places than these landscaped outdoor spaces to cool down while you relax and soak up some UV rays!

Front & York

Also located in Brooklyn, Front & York offers residents access to an astounding 150,000 square feet of amenity spaces. Reminiscent of exclusive membership clubs, the development's luxurious rooftop pool deck allows residents to enjoy a sparkling outdoor pool, complete with plush cabanas, lounge areas and amazing views.

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Brooklyn Point

If you're looking for a rooftop pool in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Point boasts the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere. Situated 680 feet above the ground - making it higher than the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel pool in Singapore - the 27-foot-long pool offers nearly 360-degree views of the skyline. Designed by Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects, the landscaped rooftop retreat is surrounded by lounge chairs, al fresco dining areas and an outdoor movie screening space, as well as a stargazing observatory.

Era

Era, a boutique condo development on the Upper West Side will feature a rare rooftop pool and is one of many new NYC developments aiming to attract buyers seeking this ultimate city rarity. Asking prices starting at approximately $2.625 million for a two-bedroom to $11.25 million for a five-bedroom home.

The Smile

Located in Upper Manhattan in the heart of Harlem atop the BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group-design The Smile, The Smile Rooftop Swim Club boasts a stunning rooftop plunge pool with Harlem River and Manhattan skyline views and three whirlpools. In addition to plenty of places to cool off, the rooftop features barbeques and dining areas and a spectacular open-air movie theatre.

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The Beach

And just across the river in Jersey City's vibrant Newport neighborhood, The Beach offers several spaces that capitalize on the picturesque waterfront and skyline views and connect residents with nature, including a sprawling landscaped waterfront courtyard with an outdoor pool and sun deck. Complete with seating areas, grilling stations and fire pits, and showcasing picture-perfect views of the Manhattan skyline, The Beach's courtyard is the best place to spend the warm weather.

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7 Seventy House

7 Seventy House is equipped with the finest of finishes, the simplicity of contemporary style, and the sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline over the Hudson River. 7 Seventy House provides its residents with a unique blend of comfort and beauty that delivers a sublime lifestyle experience. There is more than 20,000 square feet of amenities, ground floor retail and expansive green space. Outdoor amenities include a penthouse pool and expansive rooftop terrace with incredible New York City views, as well as lounge seating, BBQ stations, a bocce ball court, and fire pit. There are also separate outdoor gardens for a more calm and serene outdoor experience.

Hamilton Cove

Nestled in the Lincoln Harbor area of Weehawken, Hamilton Cove is a luxury rental community with 573 apartment homes. Aside from well-designed interiors and spacious layouts, residents are offered an all-inclusive lifestyle with almost 70,000 square feet of curated amenities including two pools – a resort-style pool and wading pool. In addition, there are rooftop cabanas; a jacuzzi; a dual-sided outdoor fireplace; grills and a bar; bocce ball court; outdoor movie screen; and an array of indoor/outdoor resident lounges.

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