Now that the New York Mets' season is winding down, their home stadium Citi Field is getting ready to become a driving range for the weekend of October 9-11. It is being presented by Upper Deck Golfing, which puts on events allowing golfers to hit tee shots from iconic sports stadiums' upper decks onto the greens of the fields below, and comes on the heels of a similar activation at Fenway Park in Boston. The events include music, food and drink, and a clubhouse atmosphere, and a portion of proceeds go to Stand Up to Cancer. Full details and ticket information may be found here.
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The Citi Field event will take place rain or shine, but event organizers are undoubtedly hoping for good weather that weekend. However, golf simulators allow people to practice in all types of weather, including the nor'easter predicted for this weekend and cooler temperatures like the ones that hit New York seemingly overnight as fall approached. They present simulations of some of the most famous PGA courses in the world and collect data on everything from stance to swing to ball flight, a feature that allows golfers to see where they can improve.
Some of New York City's simulators are dedicated solely to practice, but others, like Five Iron Golf, make their golf experiences into social events with full-service bars and lounge areas. Residential developers have also taken notice of golf simulators' popularity, and made a point of including them in their amenity package as equal parts active and social offerings, much like bocce and pickleball.
The latest case in point is Paragon, a new development condominium on the Anable Basin waterfront in Long Island City with 186 apartments and an upscale amenity package that includes a golf simulator, a karaoke/entertainment room, a lounge with coworking areas and billiards table, a fitness center, a fifth-floor fitness terrace with pickleball court and children's play area, a 20th-story Sky Lounge, and a landscaped roof terrace. Sales are underway with availabilities starting at $765K for studios, $965K for one-beds, $1.5 million for two-beds, and $2.075 million for three-beds.
Paragon represents the combination of the former Paragon Paint Factory, which dates back to 1931, and a new 23-story tower designed by Archimaera Architects. In an interview with CityRealty earlier this spring, SERHANT broker Kayla Lee said that the new tower references the base with elements like fins around the windows and slightly antique tones. All studio to four-bedrooms apartments feature oversized triple-pane windows, thoughtful flow, large closets, high-end finishes, Nest thermostats, and in-unit Bosch washers and dryers.
Paragon LIC, #17B (Serhant)
Below, we look at a selection of other new development condos with golf simulators among their amenities.
NYC condos with golf simulators
In preparation for its conversion to sales units, the rental across the street from Hudson River Park was spruced up with a bright new facade by Roger Ferris + Partners, high-end appliances and finishes in all residences, and a comprehensive amenity package furnished by MAWD. This includes a fitness suite with cardio and weight training equipment as well as a golf simulator lounge with multi-sport capabilities.
450 Washington Street, #218 (Corcoran Group)
252 South Street
19 availabilities from $1.175M
19 availabilities from $1.175M
The 847-foot-tall One Manhattan Square includes 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor residential amenities. Among them is a multi-story fitness center, basketball and squash courts, and a sports simulator.
One Manhattan Square, #57F
$2,465,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,163 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #57F (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
500 West 18th Street
17 availabilities from $2.65M
17 availabilities from $2.65M
One High Line is located across the street from the gym, golf academy, and driving range at Chelsea Piers. However, the building offers abundant athletic offerings under one roof with a fitness center, lap pool, and golf simulator.
One High Line, #W23C (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
45 East 22nd Street
3 availabilities from $995K
3 availabilities from $995K
Madison Square Park Tower is the tallest residential building in the Flatiron District, and has similarly elevated amenities. These include a full-floor fitness center, basketball court, and simulator for every sport one can imagine – golf, soccer, hockey, football, baseball – and some we never even thought of (zombie dodgeball, anyone?)
Madison Square Park Tower, #29B
$4,200,000
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,497 ft2
Madison Square Park Tower, #29B (Compass)
555 West 22nd Street
11 availabilities from $3,900,000
11 availabilities from $3,900,000
On the West Chelsea waterfront, The Cortland pays tribute to classic architecture with its red brick and limestone facade. However, the apartments and amenities are decidedly targeted at today's buyers' needs and wants. The Crow's Nest golf simulator lounge offers a bar and sitting area, and a virtual reality game room ups the amenity ante in New York.
The Cortland, #20AB (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Just north of Madison Square Park, the landmarked Emmet Building has been converted to 95 Madison, a condominium with a beautifully restored facade, apartments with interiors by Paris Forino, and two full floors of residential and social amenities. These include a fitness center, a children's playroom and play gym, a lounge, and a golf simulator.
95 Madison Avenue, #12D (GLOBAL REAL ESTATE VENTURES GROUP LLC)
15 East 30th Street
4 availabilities from $1.976M
4 availabilities from $1.976M
Madison House brings tasteful design, unsurpassed views, and over 30,000 square feet of luxurious amenities to NoMad. These include a sixth-floor sports lounge with a high definition golf simulator that has multi-sports capabilities.
Madison House, #54B (Compass)
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The amenity package of 15 Hudson Yards spans the 50th and 51st stories, the better to make the most of the views. The 50th floor has been devoted to health and wellness amenities, while the 51st floor has social offerings like dining rooms, a club room with billiards and card tables, and a golf simulator.
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #78B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
460 West 42nd Street
5 availabilities from $990K
5 availabilities from $990K
At the nexus of Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards, Manhattan View at MiMa offers sweeping views and an array of luxury amenities. These include an exclusive Equinox fitness center (pictured above), an indoor swimming pool, and a sports simulator. Four-legged residents are not forgotten, either - there is a Dog City Pet Spa on the premises as well.
Manhattan View at MiMa, #PH3F (Corcoran Group)
53 West 53rd Street
20 availabilities from $2.45M
20 availabilities from $2.45M
At 53 West 53, the expansive Wellness Center is home to a large golf simulator by aboutGOLF. Not only does this offer three-dimensional objects within the game that affect one's play, but it also offers a number of additional add-ons that can be played using available equipment.
53 West 53, #52A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
111 West 57th Street is the combination of the landmarked Steinway Hall and a supertall tower with a slenderness ratio of 23:1. Residents enter this full-service building through a private port-cochere, and an extensive amenity suite includes a fitness center, a two-lane lap pool, a private padel court, and a state-of-the-art golf simulator.
111 West 57th Street, #PH82
$40,000,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 5,586 ft2
111 West 57th Street, #PH82 (Modlin Group LLC)
The 100,000-square-foot Waterline Club is home to a fitness center, 25-meter lap pool, full basketball court, tennis court, squash court, indoor soccer field, rock climbing wall, and New York's first indoor half-pipe skate park. However, if this expansive amenity package does not include one's sport of choice, that could be where the state-of-the-art multi-sports simulator comes in.
Two Waterline Square, #23-PP
$5,700,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 1,811 ft2
Two Waterline Square, #23-PP (Aba Abraham)
60 Riverside Boulevard
4 availabilities from $1.198M
4 availabilities from $1.198M
Amidst Riverside Boulevard's residential transformation, The Aldyn features a soaring height, Hudson River views, and a 40,000-square-foot Aldyn Athletic Club and Spa managed by The Wright Fit. Offerings include a 38’ rock climbing wall, full basketball court, bowling alley, squash court, PGA golf simulator, and massive indoor pool.
The Aldyn, #2402
$2,550,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,429 ft2
The Aldyn, #2402 (Compass)
200 East 75th Street is open for immediate occupancy and approaching sellout. The building combines New York history with modern finishes, an attitude that extends from its architecture to interiors to amenities. Recreational amenities include a multi-sport simulator, a game room, a music room with practice area and recording studio, a screening room, a children's playroom, and a teen lounge.
200 East 75th Street, #PH1
$17,850,000 (-3.5%)
Lenox Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,230 ft2
200 East 75th Street, #PH1 (Compass)
At 378 West End Avenue, all the common spaces feature copper alloy door handles and advanced air and water filtration systems. They include a fitness center with copper equipment handles, a pool and spa, a half basketball court (pictured above), a squash court, and a multi-sports simulator room.
378 West End Avenue, #12C
$8,750,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,970 ft2
378 West End Avenue, #12C (Compass)
470 Columbus Avenue
1 availability for $8.75M
1 availability for $8.75M
Boutique condominium Charlotte of the Upper West Side is best known for its construction to Passive House certification. However, its commitment to sustainability did not mean the building skimped on luxury – amenities include a fitness center and a professional-grade golf and multi-sport simulator.
Charlotte of the Upper West Side, #3
$8,750,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths | 3,570 ft2
Charlotte of the Upper West Side, #3 (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
In an increasingly crowded Downtown Brooklyn skyline and real estate market, 11 Hoyt is distinguished by its rippling facade and extensive amenity package. This includes a private park, fitness center and yoga studio, indoor pool, and virtual gaming room.
11 Hoyt, #48A (Compass)
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