Fall is in full swing in the NYC area! From crisp mornings to balmy afternoons and chilly evenings, it’s a great time to be outside.
New York and New Jersey’s newest luxury apartment buildings offer plenty of outdoor space for residents to enjoy, and many are especially appealing as the weather turns cooler. Open-air amenities such as outdoor televisions, fire pits, landscaped terraces and gardens are popular places to gather and get some fresh air well beyond the summer months.
Here are five residential communities where outdoor amenity spaces are the place to be this fall:
AVIVA: Jersey City, NJ (www.avivajc.com)
Located next to Liberty State Park, the brand-new AVIVA luxury rental building offers a variety of beautiful outdoor spaces and breathtaking vistas you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find in urban Jersey City. Twin 12-story buildings, totaling 500 residences, are attached to the community’s main lobby and its signature architectural feature, a rooftop water garden with stunning views of New York Harbor. Landscaped gardens meander throughout the property and there are plenty of seating options for residents who want to slow down, relax and enjoy the manicured surroundings.
The Piermont: Hillsdale, NJ (www.liveatthepiermont.com)
Just moments from Hillsdale’s inviting town center and train station, The Piermont gave north Jersey renters a new, transit-friendly luxury building to choose from when it debuted this spring. An array of indoor and outdoor amenities complement the community’s 256 residences, providing ample space for residents to relax, unwind and have some fun. Whether it is gathering together to watch football in the outdoor TV screening area, spending evenings by the fire pit, or preparing seasonal dishes on the outdoor BBQ grills, there are plenty of ways for residents to savor the season.
The Alary: New Rochelle, NY (www.alarywestchester.com)
New Rochelle is booming as a destination for the arts, dining, culture, and transit-friendly housing. The Alary, part of the three-building Westchester Place community, stands out for its luxury residences and its extensive collection of indoor and outdoor amenities. In sunny fall weather, there is no better place to be than the Sky Lounge and rooftop deck, where an outdoor movie screen, BBQ kitchens, fire pits, a dog park and seating areas with sweeping views of Westchester County and the Long Island Sound provide entertainment and relaxation options. The Alary also keeps its rooftop swimming pool open late into the fall, long after other buildings have closed for the season.
The Valley View Chapter: East Hanover, NJ (www.northernchapter.co/location/valley-view)
The Valley View Chapter in East Hanover is named for a historic golf course that occupied the property from 1937 to 1973. Although it is now home to 239 luxury rental residences, lush greenery, a park-like atmosphere and natural beauty remain defining characteristics. Every building in the community faces a central amenity green where features such as an outdoor movie theater, yoga area, garden plots, tot lot, fire pits, BBQ grills, a covered loggia with outdoor fireplace, and outdoor TVs get a lot of use in the fall.
The Greyson: Jersey City, NJ (www.TheGreyson.com)
Located in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood, The Greyson offers 622 luxury rental residences and an extensive collection of lifestyle amenities spanning multiple floors of the 29-story building. The rooftop Sky Deck is a popular summer destination, featuring the highest pool in Jersey City. In the fall, residents can take in the views from the neighboring sun deck or the rooftop dining area with BBQ grills. There’s another BBQ dining terrace on the fourth floor as well as a lush lawn and a firepit lounge where residents can warm up on chilly autumn evenings.
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