Developers (and marketers) tout the salt water pool’s health benefits as a growing number of new luxury developments are starting to feature them as an amenity. Salt water pools require a greater investment upfront, but the benefits seem to be pretty convincing – lower skin, eye and lung irritation – and of course, that lingering smell of chlorine on your body for days. The ongoing maintenance costs are also lower because you don’t have to buy (as much) chlorine and other chemicals and kits needed to maintain a traditional chlorine pool. SW pools still use some chlorine, but at much lower levels. The water is sanitized by a process called salt chlorination using pool salt systems, which converts dissolved salt into just the right amount of chlorine resulting in “clear luxuriously soft water.”
98 Front Street
At 98 Front in historic DUMBO, Brooklyn’s most expensive and sought-after neighborhood, residents will enjoy a private salt water pool that adjoins the ground-up luxury condominium’s fitness center, spa and lounge. To maximize health and wellness routines, residents can alternate between the pool and the building’s glass-enclosed steam room overlooking expansive the expansive, naturally lit space featuring double-height ceilings and a dramatic Bronze-mirrored wall.
Developer Hope Street Capital and architect ODA New York have put well-being and tranquility at the forefront of 98 Front’s design and amenity spaces, opting for large, bright open spaces throughout the building and its amenity spaces. Residents will also enjoy access to an expansive 7,000-square-foot rooftop complete with an outdoor gym, BBQs, three outdoor kitchens, a bocce ball court and an outdoor screening area—all with sweeping views of DUMBO and Lower Manhattan. When complete in 2020, the 10-story luxury condominium will comprise 165, studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom residences ranging in size from 400 to over 2,000 square feet. Asking prices for the carefully crafted homes are expected to start at approximately $670,000.
The Kent
At The Kent on the Upper East Side, a luminous 55′ saltwater pool offers residents everything they need to take a dip in style. Echoing the Art Deco geometric design in the rest of the building, the pool features a backlit glass sculptural wall and custom teak millwork. It’s an elevated place to relax, with the feeling of being in a luxury hotel while you’re in your own home. The heated saltwater pool is paired with Finnish saunas for the ultimate spa-like experience.
Waterline Square

Developed by GID Development Group, Waterline Square is an iconic collection of three residential buildings on one of the last remaining waterfront development sites on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Offering a variety of residential lifestyle opportunities, Waterline Square surrounds a three-acre park and boasts one of the most comprehensive amenities packages in all of New York City, spanning 100,000 square feet. Known as the Waterline Club, the amenity center features a 25-meter, 3-lane saltwater lap pool perfect for exercise and relaxation. The serene space is complete with a separate children’s pool, hot tub and unique skylight feature.
90 Morton
90 Morton, the latest West Village collection of residences offers a private retreat to a saltwater oasis. One floor below the main lobby entrance, residents will have direct elevator access to unwind and experience the serenity of the indoor saltwater pool that measures 64 feet in length. Practiced in many health and beauty practices worldwide, swimming in a salt water pool is known to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin.
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