too small to be practical as a stand alone space, but perfect for opening the living space to the outdoor.

too narrow to get much use, but the view is pretty epic, so you may just want to walk out every one in a while.

this terrace offers a footprint large enough to be a functional space for entertaining, but the immediate surroundings lack the visual draw to bring friends over. if you intend to use this as a true social hub, some serious work will need to be put in. it is a massive, utilitarian blank canvas that requires significant effort to overcome its sterile atmosphere.

proper penthouse rooftop with the skyline arranged as a backdrop, not a neighbor. the sectional seats eight comfortably, the conversation area handles four more, and there is still room to pace while making a phone call. direct living access from a true penthouse is the configuration people draw on napkins when describing what they actually want.

too many terraces to keep track of (7) making the outdoor accessible from every major room. but the direct living terrace is the one that all terraces in manhattan will be measured against.

two lovely terraces, the direct living terrace has easy access to the kitchen, making it perfect for dining, while the direct roof is perfect for larger scale entertaining, and bbq-ing