42nd-floor members-only rooftop pool reopens at the American Copper Buildings

A 42nd-story rooftop pool overlooking the East River is coming back to New York City for the summer. Located atop the American Copper Buildings in Murray Hill, The Sentry is currently accepting membership applications for its 2021 season, which kicks off ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Sky-high swimming does not come cheap, however. Memberships start at $2,600 for a single member, $4,300 for couples, and $3,000 for non-residents.

The membership includes other perks, like yoga classes, pool meditations, astronomy sessions, and access to The Sentry Flatiron during non-public hours. The Sentry’s food menu is curated by Chef Matthew Foley, with drinks concocted by mixologists Gates Otsuji and Jeremy Ortiz of consulting group Controlled Substances.

Members can bring one guest per day, with additional guests allowed for $50 per adult and $25 per child Monday through Friday. Pool sessions include 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with cleaning between each time slot.

The 2021 season will be open starting Thursday, May 27 through Labor Day Weekend. Apply for a membership here.

The Sentry debuted in 2019, a few years after the SHoP Architects-designed American Copper Buildings opened. The pair of luxury rental buildings boast slanted silhouettes and an amenity-filled sky bridge (with a lap pool and fitness center) suspended 300 feet in the air.

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All photos by Max Touhey, courtesy of JDS Development Group