Sunnier days are close ahead, and residential buildings are preparing to open up some of their warm-weather amenities. As the temperature starts to get nicer, spending time outside and at home is the ultimate luxury. We’ve listed a few apartment buildings in the NYC area with awesome outdoor kitchens and bars that residents are eager to start using again this season!

In the Lower East Side, One Essex Crossing is set back atop a podium and features light-filled residences built around an elevated 9,000 square-foot amenity garden which is part of the private residential amenities on the 6th floor. Planned around the garden, this outdoor botanical park features seating and grills for an outdoor kitchen perfect for entertaining during the warmer seasons. Residents can enjoy natural light and the city skyline while enjoying quality time on their private amenity floor that offers a series of relaxing spaces.

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, 11 Hoyt is a 57-story tower that features several unique amenities. Residents can enjoy the building’s distinctive amenity features, an elevated private park for residents that measures nearly 27,000 square feet. The park includes lush landscapes comprised of towering shade trees, native flowers, and tranquil lawns that provide an oasis in the middle of the city. Within this park – 11 Hoyt offers a barbeque and kitchen area outside that is perfectly suitable for entertaining while enjoying the warm weather.

At Magnolia DUMBO, a luxury residential building in DUMBO, Brooklyn, residents have access to over 100,000 square feet of amenities space across three levels. There is also an incredible amount of green space in this property, including the largest private park in DUMBO, a 23,000 square foot interior park designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh, the award-winning landscape architect of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The Magnolia Club includes a rooftop pool and a private outdoor area with several tables, ideal for enjoying dinner while looking over iconic skyline views. The Magnolia Club also includes a rooftop pool and resort deck with a full-service cafe.

The Beacon at Garvies Point is a 167-unit condominium overlooking the water in Glen Cove, Long Island. Residents have access to a beautiful outdoor pool, accompanied by a terrace with outdoor kitchens equipped with Viking grills, refrigerators, and a prep sink. Residents can enjoy cooking their favorite summer dishes outside the pool that overlooks walkways, scenic bike paths, and a mile-long waterfront and marina.








