thirty feet wide with mature hedging already doing the work of creating distinct zones, this direct living terrace earns its scale. lounging on one end, dining on the other, city views in between. north and west light keeps afternoons pleasant without baking. someone actually thought this through.

a living level terrace that opens through those glass doors to a proper village tableau: neighboring brick townhouses, mature ivy climbing the wall next door, garden views below. six feet wide keeps it intimate, room for a bistro table and morning coffee with the orchids. the neighbors can see you; you can see them. that is the deal.

too narrow for socializing, but the fresh air is at a premium in manhattan

lovely terrace with elegant landscaping, and goord views. if it were connected to the living room it would be perfect

excellent use of the different outdoor spaces. the narrower spaces are expertly used primarily to give the great view from the inside, while the wider spaces are used for outdoor enjoyment.

direct living through arched french doors this tall is the kind of architectural flex that makes the outdoor space feel like an extension of the room, not an afterthought. planters already softened and blooming, neighbor sightlines close enough to wave at. the social promise here is obvious; the privacy, slightly negotiable.