For many, the smell of chlorine is synonymous with summer for its use sanitizing public pools. However, a new, gentler alternative is growing in popularity among swimmers and pool operators alike. Chlorine is still present in saltwater pools, but a generator is used to produce just enough chlorine to disinfect the water. These lower levels are gentler on the skin, hair, and eyes than traditional chlorine tablets and sticks, not to mention there's no risk of fading swimwear. Such benefits have made saltwater pools more appealing to swimmers, and pool owners and operators appreciate not having to store hazardous chemicals as they would with chlorine.
New York City's public pools are still sanitized with chlorine, but saltwater pools may be found throughout the city. Select Equinox gyms have changed their pools from chlorine to saltwater, and Chelsea Piers' flagship location spent the last half of 2024 on a pool renovation project that included switching to saltwater. Some luxury hotels offer saltwater pools among their amenities and it may be possible to buy day passes to make the most of them.
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Finally, some residential buildings offer saltwater pools. New construction buildings have the benefit of being able to adopt saltwater pools from the start as opposed to having to close for months to convert the infrastructure. Below, we look at 20 residential buildings with saltwater pools to make a splash all year long.
Brooklyn
The Huron (Serhant LLC)
Saltwater pool (Donna Dotan)
While not the tallest building in Greenpoint, The Huron nevertheless enjoys some of the most striking water and skyline views in the neighborhood by virtue of the buildings' address and massing. The 30,000-square-foot amenity package was also designed to make the most of the views, and the cornerstone is an indoor saltwater pool with direct Empire State Building and East River views.
The Huron, #PHDW (Serhant)
DUMBO’s 98 Front offers residents a private saltwater pool and hot tub that adjoins the ground-up luxury condominium’s yoga studio, fitness center, spa, and co-working lounge. The naturally lit space features double-height ceilings and a dramatic Bronze-mirrored wall. Developer Hope Street Capital and architect ODA New York opted for large, bright open spaces throughout the building and its amenity spaces.
98 Front Street, #PH3G (Compass)
Brooklyn Point (Credit: Evan Joseph)
Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Point is currently the borough’s second-tallest tower at 720 feet. Not only does the building offer luxury homes with incredible views and over 40,000 square feet of amenities, but on the very tippy-top of the building, there is a dreamy saltwater infinity rooftop pool. 680 feet in the air, this 27-foot-long pool will be the Western Hemisphere’s highest residential infinity pool.
Beyond the outrageous 360-degree views, the pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, al fresco dining areas, and an outdoor movie screening space. And, even better, in the winter months, Brooklyn Point also offers a 65-foot indoor saltwater swimming pool and spa.
Beyond the outrageous 360-degree views, the pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, al fresco dining areas, and an outdoor movie screening space. And, even better, in the winter months, Brooklyn Point also offers a 65-foot indoor saltwater swimming pool and spa.
Brooklyn Point, #45C (Serhant)
Downtown
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly (Evan Joseph)
87th-story pool (Evan Joseph)
The top three floors of The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly are dedicated to The 88, a suite of wellness and social amenities that make the most of skyline and river views. These include an 87th-story lap pool and spa overlooking New York Harbor.
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #56A
$1,725,000
Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 909 ft2
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #56A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Completed in 2008, the Visionaire at 70 Little West Street in Battery Park City is LEED Platinum certified. The building’s 251 apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows for optimal views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline as well as hardwood flooring and open kitchens with energy-efficient appliances. Among the building's many amenities, there is a skylit indoor saltwater swimming pool.
The Visionaire, #4G (Sothebys International Realty)
One Manhattan Square (Evan Joseph)
Between its towering height, glassy facade, and over 100,000 square feet of residential amenities, One Manhattan Square proved utterly transformative for its Lower East Side neighborhood. The building's spa is centered on a tranquility garden and counts a 75-foot saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, and treatment rooms among the offerings.
One Manhattan Square, #27L
$2,319,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,123 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #27L (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
The first NYC residential project designed by Renzo Piano is the twin-tower development at 565 Broome Street. Select units come with private saltwater pools, and all residents have access to a breathtaking 55-foot indoor saltwater pool that looks out through its massive, two-story, curved corner glass windows onto a private courtyard with a living wall garden.
565 Broome SoHo, #S16B (Corcoran Group)
Soho’s 70 Charlton is comprised of two 21-story, mid-block buildings connected by a garden and a glass-enclosed breezeway with a curved inner wall. The building’s three-lane saltwater lap pool is adorned with a curvy ceiling that resembles ocean waves.
70 Charlton, #21A (Societe Real Estate)
90 Morton is the latest West Village collection of residences to offer a private retreat to a saltwater oasis. Located one floor below the main lobby entrance, the buildings’ residents will have direct elevator access to unwind and experience the serenity of the indoor saltwater pool that measures 64 feet in length.
Wellness destination Clean Market has an outpost in 40 Bleecker Street, a Noho boutique condominium with state-of-the-art wellness amenities. These include a 58-foot saltwater pool clad with mosaic tiling, perfect to admire while doing the backstroke. This one-of-a-kind pool marries warm neutral colors and stone materials throughout.
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40 Bleecker Street, #3H (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Midtown
This large, 92-story, mixed-use tower at 35 Hudson Yards was developed by the Related Companies and Oxford Property Group in 2018. In addition to residential units, it has a 200-key Equinox hotel, an Equinox fitness center, office space, and an address steps away from more than 100 shops and restaurants. The apartments start on the 53rd floor to make the most of spectacular skyline and river views.
35 Hudson Yards, #6901 (Elegran LLC)
Rental building 555Ten has a Skytop pool located on its rooftop, 56 stories in the sky. The open-air sundeck has private cabanas, chaise lounges, and a southwest-facing saltwater swimming pool, all 650 feet over the new Midtown West. And when it's too cold to swim outside, 555Ten offers an indoor saltwater pool as well.
555Ten, #48I (Extell Marketing Group LLC)
Central Park Tower (Extell)
Central Park Tower is the tallest residential building in the world, and the amenities reach similarly lofty standards. A 14th-floor landscaped terrace offers a 60-foot saltwater pool. Indoor recreational offerings include a saltwater lap pool and hot tub, spa, steam room and sauna, and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Central Park Tower, #82E (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
At the nexus of Hell's Kitchen and the Upper West Side, Sheffield 57 offers 24,000 square feet of amenities spread across the top three floors. They include a glass-enclosed rooftop saltwater pool overlooking views of the Hudson River and Central Park.
Sheffield 57, #49M (Nest Seekers LLC)
Uptown
One Central Park West (Brown Harris Stevens)
Residential owners at One Central Park West enjoy access to the services and amenities of the hotel in the base. These include in-home dining from Jean-Georges, an exercise room, and a 55-foot indoor saltwater pool.
One Central Park West, #40D
$6,750,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,165 ft2
One Central Park West, #40D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by GID Development Group, Waterline Square is an iconic collection of three residential buildings on one of the last remaining waterfront development sites on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It surrounds a three-acre park and all three buildings share a massive amenities package spanning 100,000 square feet. One striking amenity of the residents’ Waterline Club is their 25-meter, three-lane saltwater lap pool brightly lit with a unique skylight and inset ambiance lighting.
One Waterline Square, #28C
$4,450,000 (-5.2%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,688 ft2
One Waterline Square, #28C (Compass)
200 Amsterdam Avenue (Brown Harris Stevens)
200 Amsterdam Avenue was designed as a 21st century interpretation of prewar Upper West Side design. However, the extensive amenity offerings were designed with the modern buyer in mind. They include a spa with a 75-foot saltwater pool, infrared sauna, men's and women's steam rooms, and experiential showers.
200 Amsterdam, #32B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
The Upper East Side luxury residence The Kent has a stunning 55-foot saltwater pool with a sophisticated geometric design that echoes the Art Deco theme in the rest of the building. The pool features a backlit glass sculptural wall and custom teak millwork. To add to the experience, the heated saltwater pool is paired with Finnish saunas for the ultimate spa-like experience.
The Kent, #27C (Sothebys International Realty)
96+Broadway (Compass)
The design of 96+Broadway has transformed its Upper West Side corner, and the extensive amenity package offers extensive wellness and social offerings under one roof. These include a 75-foot saltwater pool with a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and access to a sunken terrace.
96+Broadway, #21C (Compass)
Claremont Hall (Corcoran Sunshine)
In the center of the Union Theological Seminary campus, Claremont Hall's design by Robert A.M. Stern pays tribute to the surrounding classical architecture. A historic dining hall has been transformed into the Refectory Pool, a 48-foot saltwater pool enhanced by original Gothic windows, chandeliers, and timbers.
Claremont Hall, #15F (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
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