Beach Body Buildings: NYC's Top 7 Luxury Rentals for Fitness

The rock climbing wall at 10 Hanover Square extends past the mezzanine level.

Staying healthy can prove to be quite a challenge, making luxury rentals with a fitness center and health club tempting. But if you’re a health nut, you may want to step up your game with a rental that comes with even more wellness options. These rentals have been hand-picked because they have more unique athletic centers.

1. MiMA at 450 West 42nd Street

Earning its moniker for being located in the “Middle of Manhattan,” MiMA is a post-war high-rise building in Midtown West with a hefty list of amenities to offer. Residents have access to the fitness center and health club, yoga and dance studio, steam room, sauna and more. Other amenities include a landscaped garden, BBQ terrace, a screening room and a billiard room. MiMA is known for its dog spa, Dog City, and on-site, off-Broadway theaters designed by Frank Gehry. Residences have hardwood floors throughout and floor-to-ceiling windows. The baths are finished with marble and feature stainless steel fixtures. The kitchens are equipped with stainless steel appliances.

2. The Belmont at 320 East 46th Street

If you’re looking for a more personal experience or need some help getting fit, The Belmont might be the place for you. The health and fitness center offers its own personal trainer, on top of state-of-the-art equipment. The Belmont is a post-war high-rise building in Turtle Bay. Other amenities at The Belmont include a full service garage and valet services, bike room, and  landscaped garden. The residences are finished with hardwood floors, while baths feature soaking tubs and marble finishes, and kitchens are equipped with wooden cabinetry.

3. 10 Hanover Square

The rock climbing wall at the 10 Hanover Square Rental Apartments

Located in the Financial District, 10 Hanover Square is a post-war high-rise building. What makes 10 Hanover Square unique is its two-story rock climbing wall and resident-only group exercise programs. In addition to that, residents have access to the sauna, steam room and day spa. Rooms feature high-speed telecommunication systems and hardwood floors throughout. The baths are finished with marble, polished chrome and stainless steel fixtures. The kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry and granite countertops.

4. 515 East 72nd Street

Luxury Rental Apartments at 515 East 72nd Street have an indoor basketball court and dedicated cardio facility.

Inspired by a spa, 515 East 72nd Street offers a 40,000 square foot amenity center that contains a competition-sized indoor pool, fully-equipped fitness center, basketball court, yoga studio, steam room, sauna and creative arts studio. 515 East 72nd Street is a post-war high-rise building in the Upper East Side with excellent views of the East River and Roosevelt Island. Each residence is finished with hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The baths are finished in marble, limestone and granite with glass showers and Kohler fixtures. The kitchens are equipped with Viking, Bosch and Sub-Zero stainless steel appliances and have wooden cabinetry and marble countertops.

5. The Exchange at 25 Broad Street

Located in the Financial District, The Exchange is a pre-war high-rise that offers residents a fitness center with health club access, pool, steam room, yoga studio, and golf simulator. Plus a fully furnished lounge with a flat screen TV, full-catering kitchen, and separate game room with pool tables and a Nintendo Wii. Other amenities include a children’s playroom and a screening room. The residences are illuminated by oversized windows with hardwood floors throughout. The bathrooms have been renovated with stainless steel fixtures and marble finishes, and the kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero and Bosch stainless steel appliances.

6. Element Condominium at 555 West 59th Street

3-Lane Lap Pool at Element Condominium with Luxury Rentals

A post-war high-rise building, Element Condominium is located in the Upper West Side. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, jacuzzi, yoga studio, sauna, and basketball and squash courts. Other amenities include a day spa, landscaped garden and nursery. The residences at Element Condominium feature high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors throughout. Many of the residences also have a balcony. The baths are finished in marble and limestone with a glass shower and soaking tub. The kitchens are equipped with limestone and marble countertops and feature Sub-Zero and Bosch stainless steel appliances.

7. The Octagon at 888 Main Street

Originally designed as an island retreat, the Octagon is a renovated, pre-war mid-rise rental on Roosevelt Island. Though living off the mainland might be a trade-off, its well worth it. The Octagon boasts six tennis courts, a 2,200 square-foot fitness center, pool, and waterfront park. Residents also have access to a fitness center and health club, day spa, and bike room; and those are just the athletic amenities. The Octagon has a Silver LEED rating and features a 2-acre ecological park that has been landscaped with indigenous plants to maximize green space. The residences feature high-speed telecommunications, floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors. The baths are finished with stainless steel fixtures and the kitchens are equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.