fifteen feet of width and direct living access, which is the combination that actually matters. the staging shows what's possible, but right now it's a blank slate with city views and neighbors who can see exactly what you're grilling. the bones are excellent; the privacy is not.

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.

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

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.

accessibility of the main terrace directly often family room gives it the status of the direct living terrace and it is very useful and a smart vegetation offers a good level of privacy. the roof access terrace will undoubtedly have the better views, but it's it's access might make it less frequently used. used.

large terrace with water views.... this should be interesting. it is even large enough for gatherings. it could use some fresh interest, but the "bones" are great.