although the quality of the craftsmanship is not very high. some effort was put in to make this terrace enjoyable, with a pergola providing a beautiful spot to sit and taking in dramatic views.

the terrace has a decent size, but as the virtual image suggests, something needs to be done to block the views of the unimproved building roof.

while the primary bedroom outdoor space is just a narrow balcony, the direct living terrace is just large enough for a small dining table along a seating area. by splitting the square footage, neither area achieves the scale necessary for true entertaining, resulting in high-altitude utility rather than luxury.

those mature pines took decades to get this sculptural. a direct living terrace at true penthouse height, fourteen feet wide with central park spread out below and billionaires row rising behind it. the stone balustrade is the kind of detail nobody builds anymore. southern and western light all afternoon, enough room for a proper dinner party, and neighbors who apparently have better things to do than look over. the view does most of the talking; the landscape does the rest.

this terrace has the space and the layout to offer several distinct areas for distinct purposes, making it ideal for entertaining. the vegetation and planters chosen do not help showcase that.

twenty-three feet of width and nearly nine hundred square feet of direct roof terrace, which is the kind of math that actually adds up to a life outdoors. those conifers took years to reach that height, screening the neighbors without blocking the sky. a hammock, a dining table for eight, room left over. this penthouse earns the name.

this terrace is safely tucked in the back corner of the building surrounded by the building, so it is very quiet, at her expense of a very limited view

accessing the home through the terrace is rare in nyc,having that terrace surrounded with a privacy fence to separate it from the public walkway is just about unique.

that door opens directly from the living room, which technically makes this direct living. but at 160 square feet with what looks like barely enough depth for two chairs and a potted olive tree, we are in balcony territory here. views are pleasant, neighbors can see you. morning coffee, not dinner parties.

this rooftop cabana is too small to be a real draw for people to drag themselves all the way up and use it so what you end up with is a nice amenity that you will probably use a handful of times a year.

two very practical terraces, the direct living terrace is nicely protected, while the direct roof has excellent views and is great for entertaining

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