to small for any practical use and the traffic noise will make it of little use.

properly sized for private gatherings, but the views are very restricted.

well proportioned terrace, that has parts that are protected from rain and even wind. this one will get a lot of use.

small private terrace tucked into the corner of the building. it has great privacy and quiet, at the expense of views.

direct living with eleven feet of width, so you can actually arrange furniture like a human being. west-facing loggia setup means afternoon light and some neighbor sightlines, which is the trade for city views at this scale. multiple access points keep traffic flowing. a hundred fifty square feet that functions like more.

this 864-square-foot terrace is a bit of a paradox. while the limestone says "pritzker prize luxury," the surrounding mechanicals scream "midtown reality." even with some serious greenery, you're competing with a lot of building hardware. it’s a massive footprint, but keeping it "zen" will be your biggest renovation project.