five hundred thirty square feet with eighteen feet of width is proper outdoor room territory, and someone has actually furnished it like one. the sectional and dining table coexist without either apologizing for space. mature birch and established planters soften what would otherwise be a courtyard of concrete and neighbor sightlines. west-facing means afternoon light but limited direct sun, which in july is arguably a feature. the privacy situation is honest: walls help, but the surrounding buildings have eyes. a living level terrace you can actually live on, dinner party ready, morning coffee acceptable.

those mature evergreens took years to grow in, and they're doing serious work screening out the neighboring sightlines. at 2,065 square feet with 40 feet of width, this direct living terrace seats a dozen people comfortably before anyone notices the courtyard orientation. west-facing means late afternoon sun, which is exactly when you want it.

the direct living terrace in this home is almost useless beyond framing your views with plants, but that is ok, as the direct roof terrace is very spacious and practical

the terrace has is excellently connected to both the living and primary bedroom. and that is rare. the fact the building across the street (fit) is low also provides great privacy and views.

a built-in grill with a proper hood, ipe decking, and hudson yards rising in the distance like someone else's problem. the water towers photobombing the skyline are peak manhattan character. this direct living terrace seats six comfortably for dinner while you work the grill, which is exactly what a rooftop should do. some neighbors have sightlines, but at this height, everyone is just looking at the view anyway.

accessible via building elevator, this is a well proportioned terrace that has not gotten the same level of attention or improvements as the rest of the apartment, that offers a opportunity to improve