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Slam Dunks: NYC's Best Condo and Rental Buildings for Enjoying March Madness
By CityRealty Staff
Monday, March 18, 2019
The Max via TF Cornerstone
When the annual March Madness college basketball tournament rolls around (March 19-April 8 this year), some people find themselves eager to relive their glory days and get back in the game. Meanwhile, others are more interested in making a party of watching the games with friends. At the following buildings throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, renters and homeowners alike don't have to choose, but can even pop into a game fresh off the court.
Condos
All images of Waterline Square via Noe & Associates with The Boundary
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The three soaring, starchitect-designed towers comprising Waterline Square each have their own private amenities, which include lounges ideal for hosting gatherings like game viewing parties. However, the buildings are also connected by The Waterline Club, a luxurious, 100,000-square-foot space with amenities designed to cater to every interest and hobby. These include a full-sized basketball court for athletes of all stripes and a screening room for those who'd rather watch.
All images of The Shephard via Stribling
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In the heart of the West Village, a former warehouse has been transformed into luxurious, highly coveted condos. March weather is notoriously unpredictable, but an indoor half-basketball court allows residents to get in the game regardless of temperature. Elsewhere in the building, a screening room with plush seats is ideal for watching the big game in both comfort and style.
All images of Madison Square Park Tower via Douglas Elliman
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Not only is Madison Square Park Tower the tallest building in the Flatiron/Union Square area, but it also offers some of the most attractive amenities. The Great Room lounge offers a sumptuous setting for game-viewing, and the exclusive Tower Attache concierge is on hand to take March Madness parties to the next level. More active residents have a university club-inspired half basketball court at their disposal.
All images of One Riverside Park via Compass
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The centerpiece of this Upper West Side condominium near Riverside Park is a 40,000-square-foot health club and spa, which boasts a full basketball court, full squash court, rock climbing wall, pool and hot tub, and two-lane bowling alley. Leisure-oriented amenities include a screening room, indoor playground, landscaped courtyard, and party room with catering kitchen.
All images of The Edge via Stephen B. Jacobs Group
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The two towers comprising Williamsburg waterfront development The Edge make it one of New York's largest residential developments to received LEED Gold certification. Inside, the apartments and amenities are as stylish as they are sustainable. Residents have access to a fitness center, indoor basketball court that can be adapted to play other sports, screening rooms, lounges, and roof decks, to name just a few.
Rentals
All images of Aalto57 via Rose Associates
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The apartments of Aalto57 are located in an eye-catching, LEED Silver-certified tower designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and the building's amenities are every bit as striking as its architecture. The Luxury Attache concierge service is on hand to enhance game day parties, and the building's lounge is ideal for hosting them. Additional offerings include, but are not limited to, a large fitness center, indoor basketball court, and rock-climbing wall.
All images of The Max via TF Cornerstone
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The Max is a prime example of the rentals with jaw-dropping architecture and amenities that have come to dot the Far West Side in recent years. Residents enjoy stunning Hudson River views, not to mention a dedicated suite of amenities designed to encourage interaction among residents. Chief among these is an expansive fitness center with a full basketball court, cardio balcony, free weights, Peloton bikes, yoga/barre studio, and stretching area.
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Similar to Waterline Square across the river (see above), the three buildings comprising the Jackson Park development are connected by a park and share more than 120,000 square feet of amenities in The Club at Jackson Park. Here, five stories of premium amenities include a full-size indoor volleyball court, state-of-the-art fitness center, golf simulator, and fireside and tech lounges, to name just a few.
All images of The Eugene via Brookfield Property Group
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A short distance from the newly opened Hudson Yards development, it might be easier to ask what amenity-rich rental The Eugene does not have. Its fitness offerings include a regulation-size basketball court, two-story rock climbing wall, and golf simulator. Leisure amenities include a media and entertainment room, library lounge, sunroom, and on-site Bluestone Lane coffee shop.
All images of 222 W80 via Rose Associates
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Between the prime uptown location, fine craftsmanship inside and out, and abundance of amenities, it's no wonder there's only one listing left at this Upper West Side rental. All apartments enjoy condo-quality finishes and appliances. Its impressive amenities package includes a basketball half-court, two-lane bowling alley, residents' lounge, and roof deck.
Twenty Broad seamlessly blends rich history with modern style, while paying homage to a historic space once set aside for the New York Stock Exchange.
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Spacious 1 Bedrooms with outdoor space and in-residence w/d
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