the stair is blessed with excellent river views. it also has the width and the dimensions to be supremely practical and when you get tired of looking at the river, there's all these architectural details on the building. that are also interesting to see.

two thousand square feet with freedom tower anchoring the skyline and enough width to host a proper dinner party while someone else lounges unbothered across the way. the perimeter planters add greenery without eating into usable floor space. neighbors have sightlines, sure, but at this scale you can always find a corner to yourself.

a total of three terraces, which means that each has only space for one specific use at a time. the main terrace with its grill and wet bar is the winner

fifteen feet of width and the decking is pristine, so someone took the direct living concept seriously. the cedar privacy fence does real work blocking sightlines from the neighboring buildings, though you will still feel observed from above. lounge seating and dining coexist comfortably here, a proper outdoor room for six or eight. the courtyard orientation means quiet afternoons, even if the view is just other people's fire escapes.

this terrace has the space and the layout to offer several distinct areas for distinct purposes, making it ideal for entertaining. the vegetation and planters chosen do not help showcase that.

that bamboo screen along the west edge has a few years on it, which means privacy from neighbors without waiting three seasons. thirteen feet of width gives you real furniture options, and the pergola provides shade where manhattan usually forgets to. a direct living terrace with plantings already established is the rare case where someone else did the hard part.