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.

twelve hundred square feet of direct roof terrace with mature plantings already establishing themselves, a japanese maple throwing color against that brick, and city views stretching to water. ten feet of width keeps things civilized without feeling cramped. multiple access points, good privacy, west-facing light doing the heavy lifting at cocktail hour.

terraces of this size, combined with these views hardly ever come on the market, and when they are in a good condition like this they are not likely to stay on the market very long

two comfortable outdoor space is a luxury that only few get, being connected to the living room and the primary make it a perfect set.