I was blown away by the views from the highest infinity pool in New York City |

A luxury residential building in Brooklyn says it has the Western Hemisphere's highest infinity pool.
I got the chance to swim in the rooftop pool and saw picture-perfect views of Manhattan and beyond.
From the pool at Brooklyn Point, the tallest residential tower in the borough, NYC felt so small.

When I left my Brooklyn apartment for a rooftop swim, it was roughly 97 degrees Fahrenheit — the hottest day this summer so far in New York City, and I'd been living without AC for two months.

Me, hot, in my Brooklyn neighborhood. Joey Hadden/Insider

I was excited to take the F train to Brooklyn Point, the tallest residential building in the borough with a rooftop infinity pool that claims to be the highest in the Western Hemisphere, perched at 680 feet.

Brooklyn Point in Downtown Brooklyn. Joey Hadden/Insider

Source: Brooklyn Point

At first, I was surprised that the highest infinity pool is in Brooklyn. It's the kind of superlative I'd expect from Manhattan, but, as soon as I got up there, I realized the location was prime for views.

A view from the top of Brooklyn Point. Joey Hadden/Insider

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the pool overlooks the East River, providing picture-perfect views of the Manhattan skyline.

Me swimming around the pool. Joey Hadden/Insider

From up here, the city felt small.

I took in the views from the pool's corner. Joey Hadden/Insider

Nearly 700 feet above the streets of Brooklyn, I could see far beyond the city.

The pool is 680 feet from the ground. Joey Hadden/Insider

Source: Brooklyn Point

The view was comparable to the ones outside my airplane window when I'm flying home from visiting family in Austin. As I recently wrote in a personal essay for Insider, while I loved living in the Texan city, NYC suits my lifestyle best right now.

I swam alongside the edge of the pool. Joey Hadden/Insider

Source: Insider

While the views are vast, the pool itself is small.

Me walking into the pool. Joey Hadden/Insider

The pool is just 4 feet deep, so there's no diving allowed.

Me sitting on the edge of the pool after a swim. Joey Hadden/Insider

Sitting on the edge of the pool, I pictured myself living in the luxury skyscraper.

A view of the pool from the steps. Joey Hadden/Insider

The property has 483 condos that range from studios to three-bedroom residences, with prices starting at $900,000, according to a representative for Brooklyn Point. While Brooklyn Point not a rental building, the representative said you may be able to rent from a condo owner.

A view of the top of Brooklyn Point. Courtesy of Cody Boone at SERHANT

Source: Brooklyn Point

If I lived here, I'd use the intimate pool deck as an opportunity to get to know my neighbors.

Me relaxing in the lounge chairs on the deck. Joey Hadden/Insider

There are two rows of lounge chairs and three large couches for relaxing and socializing.

Me laying on a couch with the tip of One World Trade Center in the background. Joey Hadden/Insider

Swimming by myself, the pool felt spacious. Insider got private access to the rooftop, but normally at 5 p.m., there would be other guests around.

I floated in the pool alone. Joey Hadden/Insider

I could tell if other people were in there, it would be a little awkward if we weren't interacting. And that's just the push I'd need to say hello.

Me relaxing on the edge of the pool. Joey Hadden/Insider

Since I was alone in the pool, I paid attention to all of its details. The different shades of blue tiling were beautiful and smooth.

A close-up shot shows the pool's details. Joey Hadden/Insider

Before I left, I took one last look at the city from the water and savored it. This is easily the most amazing pool I have ever stepped into.

I lifted myself up to get a good look at New York City. Joey Hadden/Insider

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I was blown away by the views from the highest infinity pool in New York City

When I left my Brooklyn apartment for a rooftop swim, it was roughly 97 degrees Fahrenheit — the hottest day this summer so far in New York City, and I'd been living without AC for two months.

I was excited to take the F train to Brooklyn Point, the tallest residential building in the borough with a rooftop infinity pool that claims to be the highest in the Western Hemisphere, perched at 680 feet.

At first, I was surprised that the highest infinity pool is in Brooklyn. It's the kind of superlative I'd expect from Manhattan, but, as soon as I got up there, I realized the location was prime for views.

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the pool overlooks the East River, providing picture-perfect views of the Manhattan skyline.

From up here, the city felt small.

Nearly 700 feet above the streets of Brooklyn, I could see far beyond the city.

The view was comparable to the ones outside my airplane window when I'm flying home from visiting family in Austin. As I recently wrote in a personal essay for Insider, while I loved living in the Texan city, NYC suits my lifestyle best right now.

While the views are vast, the pool itself is small.

The pool is just 4 feet deep, so there's no diving allowed.

Sitting on the edge of the pool, I pictured myself living in the luxury skyscraper.

The property has 483 condos that range from studios to three-bedroom residences, with prices starting at $900,000, according to a representative for Brooklyn Point. While Brooklyn Point not a rental building, the representative said you may be able to rent from a condo owner.

If I lived here, I'd use the intimate pool deck as an opportunity to get to know my neighbors.

There are two rows of lounge chairs and three large couches for relaxing and socializing.

Swimming by myself, the pool felt spacious. Insider got private access to the rooftop, but normally at 5 p.m., there would be other guests around.

I could tell if other people were in there, it would be a little awkward if we weren't interacting. And that's just the push I'd need to say hello.

Since I was alone in the pool, I paid attention to all of its details. The different shades of blue tiling were beautiful and smooth.

Before I left, I took one last look at the city from the water and savored it. This is easily the most amazing pool I have ever stepped into.

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