As many travel plans have been put on hold due to the pandemic, there is a crop of New York City developments that make their residents feel like they’re on permanent vacation, thanks to resort-style amenities, plush design and sky-high views.
363 Bond Street: Nestled along the banks of the lovely Gowanus Canal (no really, it’s getting cleaned up) in a quiet part of Brooklyn, 363 Bond Street is ideal for those craving a relaxing respite and aren’t ready to book an escape outside of the city. Hill West designed an Insta-worthy rooftop pool with views of Manhattan as an added resort-like bonus.
Ocean Drive: Not only is this new Hill West-designed development right on the ocean and only a walk or bike ride away from Luna Park in Coney Island, the rentals also come with amenities like a 25,000 square-foot waterfront sundeck and a giant chess set reminiscent of beachfront resorts in Miami or the Caribbean. What’s more? Almost every unit has a view of the water.
PLG: 360-degree views and resort-style amenities are the big draws at PLG, designed by Hill West Architects and Whitehall Interiors. With a rooftop pool 22 stories high that offers soaring views of multiple boroughs (and an indoor pool for the chillier days ahead), a cozy library, relaxing sauna, outdoor basketball court and outdoor gym, residents of PLG can rest assured that they will never be bored—even if they can’t leave their home.
Skyline Tower: Residents feel like they’re walking into a five-star hotel at Skyline Tower, which makes sense given its interior designer Sara Ianniciello of Whitehall Interiors’ experience designing hotels. The sheer height of the building, at 67 lofty stories, makes buyers feel like they are on top of the world and far removed from the madness of the city—without hopping on an airplane.
SKY: Even non-residents have heard about the over-the-top amenities at SKY, including a full-size basketball court, indoor and outdoor pools, full-blown spa and programming like pool parties and outdoor fitness classes. Designed by Hill West, the towering building is a showstopper near Midtown’s tourist attractions (but just far enough away to avoid the madness of Times Square).
