this terrace has the access, size and views that make it extremely desirable,,, the one drawback is that at this elevation, wind can really affect the usability.

twelve feet of width on a second level terrace, and they've actually done something with it. that composite bench runs long enough for a proper stretch, and the young trees in those planters will fill in nicely over the next few summers. the skyline view past that glass tower gives you something to look at besides your neighbor's hvac. good privacy here, which on a rooftop in manhattan usually means the surrounding buildings haven't figured out their own outdoor spaces yet. room for a small dinner party, solo morning coffee, or just watching cranes build the next thing blocking someone else's view.

fifteen feet of width on a direct living terrace is the threshold where you stop arranging furniture defensively and start hosting. the artificial turf is a choice, but the western exposure delivers afternoon light and city views that don't require explanation. privacy reads high, neighbors mostly minding their own rooftops. a proper solo coffee spot that scales up for four without anyone standing.

although the direct living terrace is more a balcony, the terrace off the dining room adds real optionality

proportion are fine, but a bit tight, however, the views make this an outstanding terrace.

a direct living terrace with over 2,000 square feet and 30 feet of width is the kind of space that earns the word penthouse. the pergola creates a proper outdoor room, not just a platform with furniture. city and water views, solid privacy, and enough square footage to host everyone you know or blissfully ignore them all.