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Top 10 Children's Playrooms in NYC Condos

#1 - The Cortland, 555 West 22nd Street

Condo in Chelsea

A short distance from the Hudson River waterfront, The Cortland's children's playroom has been dubbed the Beluga Pod and 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 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.



#2 - One Waterline Square, 10 Riverside Boulevard

Condo in Riverside Dr./West End Ave.

Several blocks south of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, museum 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.

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.



#3 - Front & York, 85 Jay Street

Condo in 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.



#4 - 200 Amsterdam Avenue

Condo in Lincoln Center

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.



#5 - 11 Hoyt Street

Condo in Downtown Brooklyn

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.



#6 - Sutton Tower, 430 East 58th Street

Condo in Beekman/Sutton Place

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.

A stroller annex allows for easy drop-off of the youngest residents.



#7 - The Kent, 200 East 95th Street

Condo in Yorkville

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.



#8 - Vandewater, 543 West 122nd Street

Condo in Morningside Heights

Between its sweeping views and luxury amenities, Vandewater has done a number to establish Morningside Heights as a luxury destination. This includes the Little Forest playroom, where the theme comes through with nature-inspired furnishings and a custom mural by illustrator Rebecca Romeo. It offers a dedicated craft area as well as open play space.

. It offers a dedicated craft area as well as open play space.



#9 - Lantern House, 515 West 18th Street

Condo in Chelsea

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.

 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.



#10 - 200 East 83rd Street

Condo in Yorkville

200 East 83rd Street has emerged as one of the most in-demand buildings on the Upper East Side. The beautiful architecture, expansive apartments, and prime Upper East Side address are key factors, and the luxurious amenity package certainly doesn’t hurt. It includes a safari-inspired playroom designed by Rottet Studio, featuring a jungle-inspired mural, neutral tones, natural materials, central play areas, and banquettes on the side.

featuring a jungle-inspired mural, neutral tones, natural materials, central play areas, and banquettes on the side.