After years of relatively mild winters, the first two months of 2026 came as a shock to New Yorkers between a prolonged cold spell lasting from late January well into February and the first blizzard in a decade. However, between high-tech sports simulators, hammams, and IMAX screening rooms, several New York City condos offer plenty of recreation options without leaving the building. The amenity race has extended to the youngest residents, with developers signing acclaimed designers and illustrators to create large, elaborate children's playrooms.
The playrooms naturally appeal to children, but show grown-up apartment buyers that these buildings are good places to raise their families. These spaces are situated near adult-oriented spaces like lounges or gyms, making it easy for parents to peek in while enjoying their own leisure. The playrooms offer space to form friendships in the building and hold small playdates without getting underfoot in a small apartment. They also make great venues for birthday parties, though reservations are likely required for large groups. Below, we look at the most appealing children's playrooms in new development condos.
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77 Greenwich Street (Christie's International Real Estate Group)
At 77 Greenwich Street, the Cloud Club at the top of the building offers an array of lifestyle amenities to make the most of skyline and New York Harbor views. These include a children's playroom with seating and play areas.
77 Greenwich Street, #27A
$3,350,000
Financial District | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,721 ft2
77 Greenwich Street, #27A (Reuveni LLC)
#24. 200E20th, Gramercy
200E20th (Douglas Elliman)
Closings are underway at 200E20th, a new development condominium distinguished by its curved glass corner. An array of amenities includes a Secret Garden courtyard inspired by the nearby Gramercy Park, a lounge for adults, and an undersea-inspired children's playroom.
200E20th, #16B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Solaire (Evan Joseph)
Children's playroom (Archpoint Advisory)
A short distance from the playgrounds and outdoor offerings of Rockefeller Park, the apartments at The Solaire were beautifully renovated and updated amidst a rental-to-sales conversion. The amenities were also reimagined by COOKFOX, and include a children's playroom with an indoor playground, kitchenette, and stroller parking.
The Solaire, #19A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
255 East 77th Street (Compass)
Closings are not expected to begin at 255 East 77th Street until later this year, but the building is over 75% sold. Its beautiful architecture, central Upper East Side location, spacious apartments, and extensive amenity package by Yabu Pushelberg are all likely factors in its success. These include a beautifully thought out children's playroom.
255 East 77th Street, #PHE (Compass)
At Lantern House, the interiors were designed to make the most of the building’s inspired take on bay windows. This includes the third-floor children’s playroom designed by Skolnick, which features curved walls and custom nooks to make the most of the space and the architecture. Additional features include a sequin wall, a pool noodle sculpture wall, custom-designed tables that can be adjusted to accommodate all heights, and access to an outdoor terrace.
Lantern House, #816 (Compass)
720 West End Avenue (Corcoran Group)
Children's playroom (Evan Joseph)
On the Upper West Side, the Emery Roth-designed Hotel Marcy has been transformed into 720 West End Avenue, a luxury condominium with approximately 30,000 square feet of residential amenities. They include a children's playroom with soft lighting, custom wall designs, and access to an outdoor play garden.
720 West End Avenue, #9H
$3,050,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,579 ft2
720 West End Avenue, #9H (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Children's playroom (Gabellini Sheppard Associates)
At One High Line, as much attention to detail has been put into the children's playroom as the adult-oriented amenities. Oversized windows fill the space with incredible light, and interiors feature colorful decorative elements and spaces for both group play and private study.
One High Line, #E18B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Children's playroom (Jason Schmitz)
The conversion of 212 West 72nd Street from rentals to condos included an amenity overhaul with new and improved offerings. This included a children’s playroom next to the lounge, making it easy for parents to supervise. The playroom offers a kitchenette and colorful banquettes for studying or snacking, not to mention access to an interior courtyard to offer the option of playing outside.
212 West 72nd Street, #14D
$4,850,000 (-2%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,170 ft2
212 West 72nd Street, #14D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
For its waterfront building in one of New York’s family-friendliest neighborhoods, developer Related Companies enlisted Roto, a creative design firm known for its museum and exhibition designs, to create the children’s playroom. The result is a veritable town square of interactive play spaces with a ball pit at the center.
70 Vestry Street, #3D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
250 West 96th Street (Compass)
Children's playroom (Kate Glicksberg)
250 West 96th Street offers a resort-like amenity package for residents of all ages. The children's playroom features a mural with original characters by animator/children's book illustrator Elanna Allen, not to mention a foam pit and tables for creative play.
250 West 96th Street, #20B
$3,225,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,392 ft2
250 West 96th Street, #20B (Compass)
Claremont Hall (Corcoran Group)
Claremont Hall's design pays homage to the classic architecture of the surrounding Union Theological Seminary, but its height, interiors, and amenities were designed to appeal to today's buyers. The youngest residents have not been forgotten; a Little Castle children's playroom offers a small slide and miniature kitchen.
Claremont Hall, #14F (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
The Henry (Compass)
Closings are underway at The Henry, a luxury condominium on the Upper West Side near Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. The children's playroom features space-inspired decor, possibly inspired by the latter, not to mention small chairs and tables for arts and crafts as well as study.
The Henry, #10E (Compass)
The Strathmore (CityRealty)
Children's playroom (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
The Strathmore is one of the tallest buildings on the Upper East Side, allowing for incredible views from bay windows. The interiors are being reimagined by Ingrao Inc. for this rental's conversion to sales units, and amenities like a fitness center, squash court, and children's playroom are getting similarly upgraded.
The Strathmore, #27C (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
In Sutton Place’s tallest building, the Sutton Club amenity suite embodies the neighborhood’s tradition of gracious entertaining. This applies to the children’s playroom, the heart of which is an interactive mural by celebrated children’s book author and illustrator Elanna Allen. A stroller annex allows for easy drop-off of the youngest residents.
Sutton Tower, #50B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
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#11. Front & York, DUMBO
Designed inside and out by the context-sensitive Morris Adjmi Architects, Front & York pays respectful tribute to DUMBO architecture while offering everything the modern buyer needs and wants. The airy children’s playroom was inspired by DUMBO artists’ lofts, right down to the interactive art walls, and enjoys the same spectacular city views as the adult-oriented amenities.
Front & York, #11E (Compass)
#10. 108 Leonard, Tribeca
108 Leonard (Douglas Elliman)
108 Leonard Street, the New York Life Insurance Company headquarters turned luxury condominium, is also known as The Clock Tower Building for one of its most well-known features. The clock tower motif carries over to the children's playroom, which features clock-inspired decor, chalkboard walls, and a long table for arts and crafts.
108 Leonard, #7G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
200 Amsterdam Avenue is located up the street from Lincoln Center, and the children’s playroom has been dubbed the Little Composers room in its honor. There are musical motifs throughout the playroom, which features a performance stage with costume area and seating for amateur productions. The building also offers a soundproof rehearsal room for children and adults alike to play instruments without disturbing the neighbors.
200 Amsterdam, #PH2
$31,000,000 (-11.4%)
Lincoln Center | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 6,347 ft2
200 Amsterdam, #PH2 (Serhant)
#8. Olympia, DUMBO
DUMBO’s tallest condo includes three levels of indoor and outdoor amenities for all ages. The basement level houses a gym, bowling alley, game room, and maritime-themed children’s playroom to be enjoyed all year long. And when it warms up again, kids in the building will enjoy the outdoor playground with water feature near the grills and cabanas.
Olympia, #17C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Sometimes the biggest question is whether to play indoors or out, but kids at The Kent can have it both ways: Camp Kent, as the indoor playroom is known, features a woodland-inspired motif, right down to the plush campfire at the center. An outdoor play area features a rope bridge and rock-climbing wall for a further sense of adventure.
The Kent, #12A (Compass)
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At One Manhattan Square, over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities cater to all lifestyles, hobbies, and ages. These include an indoor playroom with a slide connecting both levels. In the acre of outdoor amenities surrounding the building, there is a playground with climbing structures that looks out on views of the East River and the Manhattan Bridge.
One Manhattan Square, #10H
$1,990,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,156 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #10H (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
At 11 Hoyt, amenities at the third-floor Park Club are connected to the private outdoor park at the center of the building. These include a children’s playroom with a multi-level indoor play structure, hanging pods for reading and relaxation, and access to an outdoor play area with a climbing structure.
11 Hoyt, #27J (Corcoran Group)
One Williamsburg Wharf (Serhant)
One Williamsburg Wharf, the first condominium in the waterfront Williamsburg Wharf master plan, is open for immediate occupancy. All residents have access to the Williamsburg Wharf Resort & Recreation Club, which caters to residents of all ages with a game room, a playroom, sports courts, and a rooftop pool that can become a skating rink in winter.
One Williamsburg Wharf, #18B (Serhant)
The Huron (Serhant)
On the Greenpoint waterfront, The Huron's massing maximizes the likelihood of river and skyline views from the apartments as well as the amenities. The Explorer's Room playroom offers nature-inspired furniture and toys, and the elevated Treehouse Playground and Park offer beautiful landscaping, treehouse-inspired playground equipment, and East River vistas.
The Huron, #PHBW (Serhant)
Several blocks north of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, designer Roto brought its expertise to the children’s play space in The Waterline Club at the center of the three-building Waterline Square complex. The 4,600-square-foot space is centered on an “Adventure Club” with scenes from all over the world; whether Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, an African safari, or a tropical island, the scenes present interactive games and open-ended opportunities for play.
Two Waterline Square, #33D
$4,225,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,491 ft2
Two Waterline Square, #33D (Compass)
A short distance from the Hudson River waterfront, The Cortland makes a splash with its amenity package. Not only does the basement pool area include a child-friendly leisure pool, but the two-story playroom dubbed the Beluga Pod also boasts an aquatic theme. The upper level has an abstract whale body climbing structure, the lower level offers porthole windows, a climbable cargo net connects the two levels, and a rippled mirror on the ceiling mimics the effects of sunlight on water. Additional features include a rock wall on the upper level, dedicated furniture for reading and relaxing on the lower level, and a slide connecting both levels.
The Cortland, #20A (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
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Children's playroom (Corcoran Group)
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