As the US Open draws closer and summer temperatures rise, tennis has once again taken center court across New York City. But for some of the city’s most privileged residents, finding time for a match doesn’t require a club membership or a car service—just a ride in the elevator.

In a market where luxury real estate continues to redefine what it means to live well, private in-building tennis courts have emerged as a coveted status symbol. Offering the perfect fusion of wellness, leisure, and convenience, these residences are setting a new standard in elite amenities—just in time for peak tennis season.

Few buildings capture the intersection of design and recreation quite like Olympia DUMBO. Soaring as the tallest residential tower in the neighborhood, the building doesn’t just command attention—it invites play.

Located on the 10th-floor bridge level, Olympia’s private tennis courts wrap around the building’s striking sail-inspired façade. The result is an elevated tennis experience like no other—literally. With panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and New York Harbor, these courts may be the most scenic in the city, if not the country.

But the courts are just the beginning. Olympia’s amenity suite rivals luxury resorts, featuring:

• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

• A GRONK Fitness–curated gym

• Movement and spin studios

• Sauna and steam rooms

• Juice bar and recovery lounges

• A shipwreck-themed playground, private park, and waterpark for younger residents

For those who prefer a backhand with a view—and a post-match sauna within steps—Olympia redefines what it means to play where you live.

Over on Billionaire’s Row, 111 West 57th Street may be best known for its ultra-slender silhouette and coveted Central Park views, but its indoor fitness offerings are equally impressive—starting with Manhattan’s only private residential padel court.

Popular across Europe and Latin America, padel blends elements of tennis and squash, played in a glass-walled court with a faster, more social pace. At 111 West 57th, the court joins a collection of rarefied amenities curated for elite urban living.

Highlights include:

• An 82-foot indoor swimming pool bathed in natural light

• A triple-height fitness center

• Expansive outdoor terrace

• European Art Deco–inspired his and hers spa suites

• In-house barber shop, hair salon, and shoe-shine station

• A residents-only bar channeling the spirit of the King Cole Bar

This is not a place for simply living—it’s for those who want to play on their own terms, in settings as refined as their residences.

As New York’s luxury towers compete for top-tier buyers, wellness and lifestyle offerings have become more than afterthoughts—they’re central to the value proposition. And tennis, with its combination of prestige, athleticism, and community, checks all the boxes.

Buildings like Olympia DUMBO and 111 West 57th Street are leading the charge, transforming recreation into ritual with courts that offer not just sport, but also spectacle. These aren’t amenity spaces—they’re design statements, perched above the skyline and crafted with the same attention to detail as the residences themselves.

For residents, the appeal is clear: a match on demand, no lines, no commute, and no membership fees—just a fresh court, a familiar view, and a level of privacy only few can claim.