Obscured from the bustling city streets, tucked behind the doors of private New York City residences, lie one of the city's best kept secrets: exclusive residential gardens.

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Usually reserved for residents, these exquisite courtyards have freshly manicured landscapes, calming water fountains and modern sculptures, among other unique features.

So forget Central Park, Gramercy Park, and Washington Square; if you really want some peace and quiet in the city this summer, check out these zen-like havens.

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