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

I swam on top of Brooklyn Point, the tallest residential building in the borough.Joey Hadden/Insider

• 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