Top Ten List of NYC Rentals That Offer the Best for Health & Wellness Seekers
As the wellness trend spreads from hotels to new residential developments, developers are instituting more competitive health and wellness amenities that go beyond the standard elliptical machines and weights. And although these features were typically found in pricey condo buildings, you can now expect NYC's top rentals to offer fitness classes and amenities like juice bars, indoor pools, Turkish baths (hammam), basketball courts, and more – for a price. Wellness also extends to the buildings themselves - many are LEED-certified and feature zen-like green spaces. Check out our list below for newly-built NYC rentals tailored to promote health and wellness.
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75' lap pool (Photos via JDS Development Group)
Juice & health bar
Turkish-style Hammam
American Copper Buildings caters to everyone trying to get the most out of their residence, but for health and wellness junkies, this is definitely the place to be. It has everything – a juice bar, 75' skybridge lap pool, hammam, rock-climbing wall, Whirlpool hot tub, private spa and treatment rooms, yoga and Pilates studio, and personalized training services. The gorgeously-designed towers also feature 60,000 square feet of amenities. No big deal.
SKY's entryway on 42nd Street (Moinian Group)
Spa
Full-size basketball court
Water Club (Photos via Bold New York)
Built in 2015, SKY was ahead of the health craze when it first debuted. Now, it still remains a top rental building for just about everything. In addition to its condo finishes and hotel-like services, there are 70,000 square feet of amenities that include a fitness center, spa, Turkish-style hammam, three pools, indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, and a full-service fitness club offering a full-size regulation basketball court and classes taught by certified fitness professionals.
Outdoor pool & hot tub (Photos via Citi Habitats)
Basketball court
75' indoor lap pool
Jackson Park's first tower debuted in late 2017 and did not disappoint. Inspired by the world's leading spas and resorts, The Club is a five-story, 45,000-square-foot collection of exclusive amenities operated by The Wright Fit, New York’s premiere lifestyle brand specializing in health, wellness and well-being. Jackson Park features a fitness center with a group studio, 75' indoor lap pool, steam and sauna room, full-size basketball court, squash court, outdoor pool, hot tub, meditation lounge, and massage treatment rooms.
Residents even have their own 1.6-acre park!
One Hudson Yards outdoor space (Photos via Related Rentals)
Pool
Bowling alley
While many Hudson Yards developments are still under construction, One Hudson Yards, located at 530 West 30th Street, debuted in mid-2017. It's ideally located along the High Line and close to Thomas Heatherwick’s Vessel. It's supposed to achieve LEED Gold certification and offers generous health and wellness amenities that include an 82-foot swimming pool, spa, basketball court, a fitness center curated by Equinox. Related Rentals also offers two types of memberships for its residents: a complimentary one-year Citi Bike membership or savings on select gyms, including 15% off on All Access memberships with Equinox.
Children's Room (Photos via the Dermot Company)
Indoor pool
Yoga room
While all of the rentals on this list have a variety of stellar fitness amenities, not all have a boxing studio like 21 West End Avenue. In addition to the yoga room and 60-foot indoor pool and spa, there are over 20,000 square feet of actively programmed exercise space in this Upper West Side development.
Indoor Pool (Photos via Rose Associates)
Hammam
Fitness Center
House39 is a LEED-certified glass tower featuring interiors and amenities conceived by the Rockwell Group with the intention of bringing luxury to a high-energy lifestyle. Amenities include a rooftop pool, great lawn, cabanas, fitness center, locker rooms, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, yoga studio, hammam, bocce court, and indoor/outdoor hot tubs. There's even a pet spa!
Fitness Center (Photos via Douglas Elliman)
Rooftop pool
Eighth-floor garden terrace
Outside of Manhattan, you'll find the best health and wellness amenities in Queens, specifically Long Island City, where this next top rental comes from. 1 QPS Tower started leasing in 2017 and quickly became a go-to residence for luxury seekers. It has beautifully landscaped outdoor amenities such as a zen-like garden and a stunning pool situated 45 stories up in the sky. The building has a triple-height gym with floor-to-ceiling glass that makes workouts enjoyable and inspiring. The gym also contains a 42-foot high rock-climbing wall, a wide range of equipment, and a dedicated studio space for yoga and programmed classes.
Outdoor Garden (Photos via The Durst Organization)
Indoor Pool
Half-basketball court
This Bjarke Ingels-designed rental "sets a new paradigm for environmental responsibility" with its green living that "respects nature and promotes well-being." Its amenities include a 22,000-square-foot courtyard, swimming pool with outdoor sun terrace, wellness lounge, indoor half-basketball court, spin room, exercise studio, and a fitness center. Residents can also enjoy events like garden yoga (because that's a thing) and a pop-up farmers market.
Pool with skylight (Neoscape
Fitness Center
Whirlpool
If you're looking for a high-end luxury rental in Brooklyn that fits all your fitness and wellness needs, look no further. LEVEL, situated on Williamsburg's waterfront, offers its residents an indoor/outdoor pool with a skylight, a whirlpool, and steam room. Its 24-hour fitness center features Technogym cardio and a yoga room with virtual on-demand fitness classes – all overlooking a gorgeous NYC skyline.
Fitness Studio (Photos via Extell)
Indoor Pool
Gym
This Midtown West rental takes your fitness regime one step further with a fitness center that has pre-programmed cardio machines, Peleton bikes, and even a Nexersys Boxing Exergame for solo shadowboxers. 555Ten also offers an indoor saltwater pool as well as an outdoor park so your pets can also get some cardio in.
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