720 West End Avenue, amenity-rich condominium with squash/basketball court (Corcoran Group)
As the days in the Northern Hemisphere get shorter and cooler, they also become less conducive to outdoor activities like tennis and pickleball. For racquet sport enthusiasts, this is where squash comes in. This variation on tennis dates back to the 19th century and is played on a four-walled court, making it easier and more pleasant to stick with all year round. This is welcome news to both casual players and serious athletes training for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where squash will be one of five new sports making its debut.
One downside to squash is that its particular setting makes pick-up games in makeshift settings difficult. Activists set up an outdoor court in Hamilton Fish Park in spring 2018, but vandalism and poor maintenance led to it being demolished a few years later.
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Squash court at The Bellemont (Compass)
“True squash enthusiasts know that New York City does not offer enough courts” – Ari Goldstein, Senior Vice President, Extell Development
There are a number of dedicated squash clubs throughout New York where people can get instruction and book a court, not to mention squash courts at gyms and private clubs. However, a growing number of residential buildings throughout the city offer squash courts in their amenity packages.
The latest among them is 720 West End Avenue, a Renaissance Revival-style building designed by Emery Roth as the Hotel Marcy in 1927 and converted to a 131-unit condominium on the Upper West Side. The facade has been restored to its original glory while the interiors have been converted to apartments with bespoke architectural details, professional-grade appliances, and high-end finishes. A 30,000-square-foot amenity package includes a basketball court that doubles as a squash court, not to mention a fitness center with separate yoga and Pilates studios.
The latest among them is 720 West End Avenue, a Renaissance Revival-style building designed by Emery Roth as the Hotel Marcy in 1927 and converted to a 131-unit condominium on the Upper West Side. The facade has been restored to its original glory while the interiors have been converted to apartments with bespoke architectural details, professional-grade appliances, and high-end finishes. A 30,000-square-foot amenity package includes a basketball court that doubles as a squash court, not to mention a fitness center with separate yoga and Pilates studios.
Current availabilities at 720 West End Avenue start at $985,000, and move-ins are anticipated to begin in 2025. In the meantime, we present a selection of New York City buildings with squash courts among their amenities and availability for immediate occupancy.
Downtown by Starck (Compass)
At a time when there is much buzz about converting offices to residential use, Downtown by Starck offers an appealing example with the transformation of the former J.P. Morgan headquarters to an amenity-rich luxury condominium. The athletic offerings alone include a full-scale gym, yoga room, half basketball court, bowling alley, and squash court.
Downtown by Starck, #1930
$1,395,000
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 1,418 ft2
Downtown by Starck, #1930 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Element (CityRealty)
Element is an amenity-rich tower in the Lincoln Center section of the Upper West Side. The wellness offerings alone include a state-of-the-art gym, lap pool, children's pool, sauna and steam room, basketball court, and squash court.
Element, #23A (EXP Realty NYC)
11 Hoyt via Studio Gang
Studio Gang's first New York residential building stands out as much for its extensive amenity package as it does for its scalloped facade and bay windows. The Park Club's health and wellness section is home to a fitness center, yoga and group fitness studio, locker rooms with steam showers and saunas, a saltwater pool, and a squash court.
11 Hoyt, #55A (Corcoran Group)
The Aldyn (CityRealty)
Residents of The Aldyn, an Upper West Side waterfront condominium, enjoy spectacular river and skyline views, high-end appliances and finishes, and over 50,000 square feet of wellness and social amenities. These include a La Palestra athletic club with fitness center, yoga/Pilates studio, rock climbing wall, bowling alley, basketball court, and squash court.
The Aldyn, #PH3601
$6,800,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,930 ft2
The Aldyn, #PH3601 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
One Manhattan Square (Evan Joseph)
Squash court (Extell)
One Manhattan Square is the tallest and most amenity-rich residential tower on the Lower East Side. A 100,000-square-foot amenity suite of indoor and outdoor offerings includes a multi-story fitness center, two bowling lanes, a golf simulator, a basketball court, and a squash court.
One Manhattan Square, #53E (Compass)
Waterline Square (Evan Joseph)
The Waterline Square development has brought three striking towers to the Far West Side skyline and a new standard of living to local residents. In addition to residents-only amenities at all three buildings, residents have access to the over 100,000-square-foot Waterline Club with offerings catering to all interests, lifestyles, and hobbies, including squash.
Two Waterline Square, #20J
$3,350,000 (-4%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,162 ft2
Two Waterline Square, #20J (Corcoran Group)
53W53 (Gilles Ashford)
Squash court (Douglas Elliman)
53W53's design by Pritzker Prize laureate Jean Nouvel makes a striking statement above the Museum of Modern Art, and the interiors are crafted to a similarly lofty standard. Top-of-the-line amenities include a lap pool, fitness center, and squash court.
53 West 53, #51B (Elegran LLC)
96+Broadway (Compass)
Squash court (Evan Joseph)
While squash requires a particular environment for successful play, its particular court can easily be adapted for other activities. Such is the case at 96+Broadway, the amenity-rich new condominium transforming its Upper West Side corner - the regulation squash court includes a basketball hoop, allowing other sports to be played in the space.
96+Broadway, #17D (Compass)
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The Cortland (CORE Group Marketing)
The Cortland enjoys a prime West Chelsea address in close proximity to the Chelsea Piers complex, Equinox High Line, and the sports courts and skate park of Hudson River Park. However, the building offers an incredible array of athletic offerings without having to go outside. These include a gym, lap pool, golf simulator, and accredited squash court.
The Cortland, #PH16BE (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Rose Hill (Rockefeller Group - Eric Ficocelli)
Fitness center and squash court (CORE Group Marketing)
The amenities at Rose Hill were carefully curated in partnership with New York businesses. These include a fitness center by FHITTING Room, a library curated by Strand Books, and a squash court designed in partnership with SquashRX.
Rose Hill, #17A (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
150 East 78th Street (Hayes Davidson/M18)
150 East 78th Street features a timeless design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, but the interiors and amenities are well up to today's trends. These include The Athletic Club, a fitness and wellness suite featuring a regulation squash court, fitness center with Technogym equipment, private training studio, and a golf simulator.
Brooklyn Point (Evan Joseph)
Brooklyn Point has been dethroned as the borough's tallest building, but its amenities retain their superlatives. The rooftop infinity pool is the highest in the Western Hemisphere; several stories down, the squash court designed by InteractiveSQUASH is the first interactive court to go into a residential building. The court can offer advanced coaching in real-time, and an app can log the players' progress.
Brooklyn Point, #61E (Serhant LLC)
378 West End Avenue (Compass)
A hallmark of the nearly-sold out 378 West End Avenue is advanced air filtration, and all amenities are reached via doors with copper alloy handles. These include a gym, sports simulator, half basketball court, and squash court.
378 West End Avenue, #7A
$7,925,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,888 ft2
378 West End Avenue, #7A (Alchemy Properties Inc)
The Bellemont (Compass)
The 12 residences of The Bellemont quickly sold out, and a full-floor resale entered contract in less than three weeks. It's hard to name any one factor, but the prime Upper East Side location, expansive, well-appointed apartments, and luxurious amenity package certainly help.
70 Vestry Street (CityRealty)
70 Vestry Street boasts a classic limestone facade, an enviable waterfront location, and a residents roster that has included Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. Many homes have dedicated entries and private terraces, and all residents have access to amenities like a fitness center, 82' lap pool, yoga and Pilates studio, and squash court.
70 Vestry Street, #4A (Corcoran Group)
Honorable Mentions - Condos
One Riverside Park via CityRealty
The Columbia via Keller WIlliams
515 East 72nd Street via Compass
15 William NY via CityRealty
Honorable Mentions - Co-ops
River House via CityRealty
The Boulevard via CityRealty
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