New York City experienced its first heat wave of 2026 about a month before the summer solstice, and the National Weather Service is predicting significantly above-average temperatures for June, July, and August. Fortunately, there are ample opportunities to beat the heat in New York City. Several of the city's hotels with rooftop pools sell day passes; notably, Williamsburg hot spot The William Vale is hosting the Sephora Summer Club, a poolside activation with complimentary SPF stations and a curated beauty library. This will debut on Friday, May 22, the day before the city's public beaches open for the season on Saturday, May 23. Outdoor public pools will open for the season on Saturday, June 27.
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Meanwhile, tests of +POOL, a floating, self-filtering pool planned for the East River, are underway to answer questions about safety and cleanliness. Work on the borings for +POOL's anchoring system was delayed because of the blizzards earlier this year, but this stage is complete and a pilot pool shell is now in the water. It will undergo weekly water quality testing throughout the summer. If everything goes well this year, a second pilot will run next summer and welcome a limited number of swimmers. The finished product will have four branches - for kids, lap swimmers, sports, and lounging - with waterfront views and a state-of-the-art filtration system.
In the immediate term, relief from the heat is just an elevator ride away for some lucky New Yorkers. Outdoor pools are part of several rental buildings' amenity packages, and outdoor pools on roof terraces and elevated terraces are the crowning glory for several luxury condominiums. These offer the atmosphere of a community pool, not to mention panoramic views and sumptuous lounge areas that would be the envy of elite country clubs.
NYC Buildings with Elevated Outdoor Pool
5 Franklin Place
1 availability for $4.5M
1 availability for $4.5M
In the heart of Tribeca, Franklin Place presents a modern take on the surrounding industrial architecture on its cobblestoned block. A landscaped roof deck with outdoor pool and cabanas is beautifully positioned to overlook both historic architecture and the new Lower Manhattan skyline.
Franklin Place, #14A (Compass)
246 Spring Street
No public availabilities
No public availabilities
During stays at their pied-a-terre condos, owners at The Dominick enjoy access to the hotel's amenities and services. These include a spa with Turkish hammam, state-of-the-art fitness center, and outdoor pool lounge with beautiful city views.
60 East 8th Street
3 availabilities from $1.35M - $1.495M
3 availabilities from $1.35M - $1.495M
Georgetown Plaza is in a central Village location near New York University, Union Square, Astor Place, and Washington Square Park. But with amenities like a fitness center and rooftop deck with outdoor pool, leaving the building may feel optional.
Georgetown Plaza, #6A (Serhant)
Finished in 2010, 385 West 12th is a seven-story condominium designed by FLAnk, featuring a modulated copper panel façade on a tranquil West Village side street moments from the Hudson River waterfront. The building comprises twelve three- and four-bedroom residences ranging from 2,526 to 4,382 square feet. Each residence offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, casual family room, and formal living room with a gas fireplace.
Amenities at 385 West 12th include a common rooftop with panoramic Hudson River views, an infinity-edge swimming pool, an oversized jacuzzi, a deck with outdoor showers, two gas grills with a built-in dining area, and a separate workout and meditation deck. Additional features include a 24-hour attended lobby, dedicated storage lockers, and full-time housekeeping services.
Amenities at 385 West 12th include a common rooftop with panoramic Hudson River views, an infinity-edge swimming pool, an oversized jacuzzi, a deck with outdoor showers, two gas grills with a built-in dining area, and a separate workout and meditation deck. Additional features include a 24-hour attended lobby, dedicated storage lockers, and full-time housekeeping services.
425 East 13th Street
2 availabilities from $1.2M - $1.785M
2 availabilities from $1.2M - $1.785M
East Village condominium The A Building got its name for its address near Avenue A. However, one could be forgiven for interpreting it as a commentary on the building's amenities: A full-time doorman and live-in superintendent are on hand to cater to residents' needs, and a rooftop swimming pool is reminiscent of that at a luxury hotel.
The A Building, #3K (Compass)
300 East 40th Street
9 availabilities from $659K - $1.695M
9 availabilities from $659K - $1.695M
The Churchill's central address allows for easy access to the United Nations headquarters, Grand Central Terminal, and various Midtown East offices. But a rooftop terrace with outdoor pool and views of the Chrysler Building offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the city.
The Churchill, #27B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
547 West 47th Street
14 availabilities from $710K - $2.095M
14 availabilities from $710K - $2.095M
The transformative building on the corner of Eleventh Avenue and West 47th Street is known as The West Residence Club for the thoughtful staff and array of wellness and social amenities. The crowning glory is the landscaped rooftop park with outdoor pool, sun deck, grilling stations, and dog run, all of which are enhanced by views of the Hudson River.
The West Residence Club, #506
$1,470,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 947 ft2
The West Residence Club, #506 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
685 Fifth Avenue
10 availabilities from $1.75M - $15M
10 availabilities from $1.75M - $15M
In August 2024, Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue unveiled a rooftop pool surrounded by cabanas and overlooking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Residents of this "luxury hotel without the guests" can order poolside refreshments from Boulud Prive, an exclusive concept by Daniel Boulud.
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, #PHB
$15,000,000
Midtown East | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,437 ft2
Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, #PHB (Serhant)
400 East 56th Street
8 availabilities from $725K - $1.6M
8 availabilities from $725K - $1.6M
When Plaza 400 was completed in the late 1960s, it was one of the tallest buildings in its Beekman/Sutton Place neighborhood. Decades later, it still stands out for its "Maltese cross" shape, angled balconies, and array of amenities that include a Skytop Club with outdoor pool.
Plaza 400, #27R (Next Stop NY)
217 West 57th Street
6 availabilities from $6.99M - $128M
6 availabilities from $6.99M - $128M
By virtue of Central Park Tower's soaring height, all residences enjoy sweeping views of the world's most iconic skyline. So, too, do visitors to the 14th floor pool with cabanas, sun deck, and private park. The pool deck also offers food and beverage service several cuts above the refreshments at most community pools.
Central Park Tower, #97E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
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Closings are underway at 50 West 66th Street, the tallest residential building on the Upper West Side and one of the New York City's top selling buildings of Q1 2026. It features 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including an outdoor saltwater pool on a terrace overlooking Central Park.
50 West 66th Street, #42W
$16,900,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,816 ft2
50 West 66th Street, #42W (Corcoran Group)
251 West 91st Street
5 availabilities from $3.995M - $11.995M
5 availabilities from $3.995M - $11.995M
By virtue of its unique architecture and creative cantilever, The Westly's upper floors are able to span across several more feet of square footage than their ground-floor lot area. This made room for a rooftop pool with lounge areas and views of classic Upper West Side architecture.
The Westly, #11B
$4,750,000 (-3.6%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,122 ft2
The Westly, #11B (Compass)
1280 Fifth Avenue
8 available listings from $1.7M - $3M
8 available listings from $1.7M - $3M
Several blocks north of the classic prewar condos lining Fifth Avenue, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed One Museum Mile stands out on its stretch of Fifth Avenue for its light-colored facade and bulky design. A roof terrace with heated swimming pool looks out on iconic views of Central Park.
One Museum Mile, #10A (Compass)
85 Jay Street
Contact CityRealty for current availabilities
Contact CityRealty for current availabilities
Front & York spans a full DUMBO block and also offers one of the neighborhood's largest amenity packages. Several stories above the building's private park, a roof deck features an outdoor pool and cabanas. (P.S. There is also an indoor pool for when the weather gets chillier.)
Front & York, #17F (Compass)
90 Furman Street
3 availabilities from $2.3M - $3.45M
3 availabilities from $2.3M - $3.45M
Pierhouse is located on the doorstep of Brooklyn Bridge Park, allowing for easy access to the playgrounds, sports courts, walking paths, and dog runs. However, residents like Grammy Award winner Ed Sheeran have access to an incredible array of athletic offerings without leaving the building. These include a windowed gym, a yoga/meditation room, and a spectacular rooftop pool with East River and Manhattan skyline views.
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #N808
$3,450,000
Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,814 ft2
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #N808 (Compass)
138 Willoughby Street
11 availabilities from $1.3M - $3.495M
11 availabilities from $1.3M - $3.495M
Brooklyn Point may have been dethroned as the borough's tallest building by Brooklyn Tower (see below), but its status as home of the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere remains unchallenged. It is surrounded by a sun deck, an outdoor dining area, a stargazing observatory, and an outdoor movie screening area, though they may struggle to compete with panoramic city and river views. There is also an indoor lap pool among the fitness amenities.
Brooklyn Point, #58E (Serhant)
30 Front Street
6 availabilities from $1.65M - $15M
6 availabilities from $1.65M - $15M
Residential amenities at Olympia are spread over three levels, one of which is an outdoor terrace overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. It includes an outdoor pool and hot tub with some of the most impressive views in the city; those who don't feel like swimming can enjoy features like a children's playground and water park, cabanas, grilling areas, and New York's highest outdoor tennis court.
Olympia, #10A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
85 Fleet Street
12 availabilities for sale from $928K - $16.75M
10 availabilities for rent from $4,100/month
Up to 2.5 months free rent on a 14-month lease
12 availabilities for sale from $928K - $16.75M
10 availabilities for rent from $4,100/month
Up to 2.5 months free rent on a 14-month lease
The Brooklyn Tower has utterly transformed its local skyline, though not at the expense of local architecture: The landmarked Dime Savings Bank was incorporated into the new development, and the bank's iconic Gustavino dome is the centerpiece of the outdoor pool. This area also features a hot tub, lounge areas, and BBQ grills.
The Brooklyn Tower, #76A
$2,425,000
Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,238 ft2
The Brooklyn Tower, #76A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
8 South 4th Street
13 availabilities from $1.975M - $7.75M
13 availabilities from $1.975M - $7.75M
Amidst the redevelopment of the former Domino Sugar Refinery on the Williamsburg waterfront, the two-towered One Domino Square took shape on the parcel closest to the Williamsburg Bridge. This allows for beautiful river and bridge views from many apartments as well as the amenities, including a sun deck with outdoor pool, loungers, and dining area.
One Domino Square, #PH1B (Two Trees Development Marketing LLC)
480 Kent Avenue
14 availabilities from $1.075M - $7.4M
14 availabilities from $1.075M - $7.4M
On the Williamsburg waterfront, residents of luxury developer Naftali Group's first Brooklyn project enjoy access to the amenities of the Williamsburg Wharf Resort and Recreation Club. These include a rooftop outdoor pool that becomes an ice skating rink in winter. In all seasons, it looks out on views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.
One Williamsburg Wharf, #18B (Serhant)
11-12 44th Drive
1 availability for $970K
1 availability for $970K
Boutique condominium QNS44 is in a central Long Island City location near several transportation options and close to the Hunters Point waterfront. The building's design nods to the neighborhood's industrial history, but amenities like a rooftop saltwater pool and lounge area were decidedly designed to cater to modern residents.
QNS44, #2A (Nest Seekers LLC)
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