twelve feet of width, mature plantings doing the heavy lifting on privacy, and a direct living setup that actually earns the name. the surrounding brick and prewar details give it more character than most midblock courtyards manage. multiple access points and room for two seating areas. neighbors can see in, but so can you.

that boxwood hedge is doing serious work, turning what could feel like a fishbowl into something approaching a private courtyard. twenty feet wide with established plantings already softening the office tower views. a proper dinner for six fits comfortably here, and the neighbors across the way will just have to wonder what you're serving.

size is decent for daily use and even small gatherings, but you will have to choose between lounging or dining furniture. the views are full of iconic buildings.

the size of this terrace is fine, but it lack any personality or views.

fifteen feet of width on a direct roof terrace, virtually staged to suggest what's possible, which is plenty. the actual space is a blank slate with good bones, city views over brick parapets, and the kind of quiet that comes from neighbors who mind their business. a second level terrace below adds 160 square feet more.

the integrated greenery from the adjacent courtyard creates a lush, buffered sanctuary, masking the urban grit. while the dimensions offer solid utility for a morning coffee or a quiet evening, the layout favors intimate solitude over hosting a crowd. it’s a private garden retreat, not a party deck