too narrow for socializing, but the fresh air is at a premium in manhattan

two thousand square feet of roof space is generous by any measure, and at 23 feet wide this one actually functions as an outdoor room. the faux boxwood hedges are doing their best to block sightlines from neighbors, which suggests someone thought this through. dining for six, a sectional, even that optimistic patch of turf for the dog or the kid, all coexist without crowding. west-facing light will make evenings here worth staying for. the brick canyon walls give it character and a little shelter. a roof access terrace that lives like it belongs to you.

lovely terrace with elegant landscaping, and goord views. if it were connected to the living room it would be perfect

direct living through arched french doors this tall is the kind of architectural flex that makes the outdoor space feel like an extension of the room, not an afterthought. planters already softened and blooming, neighbor sightlines close enough to wave at. the social promise here is obvious; the privacy, slightly negotiable.

too small for anything beyond smoking or lingering. but the views will make it a favorite spot for those.

it might not have the open feel that many desire, but the privacy wall is very nicely done, and offer protection from the wind.