Sure, Related buildings have amazing rooftops, but some summer heat waves are so intense that you don’t want to be outdoors under any circumstances. Beat boredom and stay cool in Related buildings with on-site Equinox gyms or indoor pools in NYC or other cities, or discover any of these other upscale indoor amenities. From golf simulators and screening rooms to children's play spaces, libraries, and resident lounges, here are some of the best ways to beat the heat without ever leaving home.
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Throw an Indoor Watch Party
You don’t need to leave your building to watch the U.S. Open, cheer on your favorite team, or host a movie night. Related communities offer everything from private indoor screening rooms and theaters to sports lounges and media rooms designed for gathering with friends and neighbors. Catch the action in screening rooms at NYC’s 1214 Fifth Avenue, Riverwalk Crossing, and The Set, Chicago’s 500 Lake Shore Drive, San Francisco’s Avery 450, and Santa Monica’s 700 Broadway.
Upgrade your watch party with an 85-inch TV and serving bar at The Grand by Gehry and Top of The Grand by Gehry in Los Angeles. Sports fans will appreciate Fifteen Fifty in San Francisco, where a sports lounge features six TV monitors, a pool table, and a bar with a kegerator. In Washington, D.C., One Hill South offers a rooftop party room with a fireplace, TV, and outdoor dining spaces for those evenings when the temperatures cool down.
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Practice Your Golf Swing, Shoot Pool, or Go Bowling
Practice your swing without getting sweaty at the course with golf simulators at NYC’s Riverwalk Heights, The Set, and MiMA. Floridians will especially appreciate The Laurel’s golf simulator to avoid golfing in West Palm Beach’s summer heat.
For something truly unique, try arcade games at NYC’s The Easton and D.C.’s 10K Hill South, or play bar-inspired games in Hudson Yards’ The Set. 10K Hill South even offers a karaoke bar!
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Host Friends and Family
Planning a birthday celebration, dinner party, or game night? Related communities make entertaining easy with reservable lounges, private dining rooms, demonstration kitchens, event spaces, and more.
In New York City, residents can reserve party rooms and entertainment spaces at The Westminster, One Carnegie Hill, 456 Washington St., Tribeca Park, The Westport, and The Easton. At Hudson Yards’ The Set, The Loft offers a flexible event space with a demonstration kitchen, while The Tasting Room is ideal for private dinners. If the weather cooperates, Riverwalk Point’s penthouse party lounge includes a private terrace overlooking Roosevelt Island and the city.
Elsewhere in the portfolio, you’ll find equally impressive spaces for hosting. Boston’s The Harris features a dining and party lounge with a catering kitchen. In Chicago, 500 Lake Shore Drive, One Bennett Park, and The Row Fulton Market all offer event spaces with private dining or catering kitchens. Washington, D.C.’s One Hill South and 10K Hill South offer reservable dining rooms, lounges, and party spaces. And in West Palm Beach, The Laurel offers a private dining room and demo and chef’s kitchen for elevated gatherings.
In Boston, find children’s playrooms at One Back Bay and The Harris. Chicago’s One Bennett Park features a children’s play suite with a prep kitchen, while The Row Fulton Market offers a colorful, interactive children’s playroom to keep kids occupied. Mason on Mariposa in San Francisco features The Play House children’s playroom, while D.C.’s One Hill South and West Palm Beach’s The Laurel also have playrooms for kids.
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Relax With a Yoga Session or Reading Break
Whether you’re looking to add some relaxation to your day through a yoga session or curl up with a good book, Related buildings have the answer. NYC’s Riverwalk Point, Riverwalk Heights, and One Carnegie Hill all have on-site yoga studios. You’ll also find yoga studios in Chicago’s One Bennett Park and San Francisco’s The Paramount.
Bookworms who want to relax with a good read will find in-building libraries throughout the Related portfolio. In NYC, 261 Hudson has a library with a Juliet balcony, while 456 Washington St. features a library with a David Rockwell-designed terrace. Other properties with library and reading spaces include The Harris in Boston, 500 Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, The Emerson in L.A., 10K Hill South in D.C., and 700 Broadway in Santa Monica. In San Francisco, Fifteen Fifty’s library includes a curated book collection, while West Palm Beach’s The Laurel offers a lobby library and lounge.
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Grab Something to Eat or Drink On-Site
Looking for a snack, coffee break, or even dinner without leaving your building? Related communities offer everything from juice bars and complimentary coffee stations to speakeasies and resident-only restaurants.
The spa at NYC’s The Easton includes a healthy juice bar, while those looking for a caffeine boost can hit up the coffee bar at New York City’s MiMA, Hollywood’s Argyle House for a complimentary coffee station, or D.C.’s 10K Hill South for a bistro with free coffee. For those looking to imbibe after dark, Santa Monica’s 700 Broadway and D.C.’s 10K Hill South offer on-site speakeasies. And The Emerson in DTLA features Vespaio, from renowned LA restaurateur Ago.
The Set in NYC boasts an impressive number of on-site dining and drinking options. Choose from The Honor Bar, which is fully stocked with grab-and-go food and beverages. Or, check out chef Dan Kluger’s culinary options at The Set, including The Conservatory By Greywind, a full-service, resident-only restaurant and bar in The Set Club with unbeatable views of NYC.
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