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.

a living level terrace with 19 feet of width is doing real work. lounge zone, dining for six, fire pit corner, all distinct and none competing for space. the cedar planters are young but filling in nicely. neighbors can see you; you can see the skyline. fair trade, honestly.

this terrace has nice dimensions; however, the prevailing winds over the hudson river can be restrictive, and the digitally removed privacy fence with the neighbor is a bit of an eyesore.

this terrace shows that it does not always requires a lot of money to have the perfect indoor outdoor living experience. sometimes simple things are enough to invite you outdoors on a good day.

eighteen feet of width and 550 square feet, and someone actually knew what to do with it. the lattice screens soften the neighbor sightlines, mature plantings took years to establish, and there is room for both a proper lounge and a dining setup without anyone bumping chairs. a direct living terrace that functions like a garden room.

this home has not one, but two loggias. these are practical as they give excellent rain cover, but they might not be able to everyone's liking the one right off. the living room is a bit on the small side and is really only therefore private use. the one on the upper floor has more practicality with the kitchen. the views are decent, but not extraordinary.