direct staircase access via spiral, which sounds romantic until you try to get patio furniture up there. a true penthouse roof with decent square footage, flanked by hvac equipment and neighboring brick. the virtual staging is doing heavy lifting; the reality is raw concrete and mechanical views. potential exists, but this is a project.

points for access from both the living room and primary bedroom are rare, ensuring a seamless flow for entertaining. the generous dimensions offer genuine utility for guest seating, while the intimate midtown views provide a dramatic backdrop. this terrace is a high-impact social asset and the primary draw for any gathering.

this direct living terrace offers attractive views, but at just 6.2 ft wide, has limited practicality beyond a bistro table or a cozy seating.

four thousand square feet wrapping the park canopy, and the current owner has furnished it with exactly one bench and some seasonal planters. the view does the heavy lifting here, central park laid out like a private backyard, the upper east side skyline framing the distance. at 40 feet wide with western exposure, this living level terrace could host a proper dinner party or three. someone just needs to bring the furniture.

having a private terrace off the primary is exceptional, as long as it does not come at the expense of great access for guests, therefore have 2 terraces can be a perfect way to scratch both itches.

terraces in every direction, some big enough to entertain on. the open skyline views are intoxicating

lovely place to relax and soak up the view, without the glare of windows. at only 5 ft wide, it can handle some chairs and a bistro table, so you can play backgammon as well.

eight hundred square feet of direct living terrace with sixteen feet of width, which is the kind of number that makes dinner parties actually work. west-facing penthouse light, good privacy, city views. the rendering shows mature greenery that does not yet exist, so bring your own plants and patience.

not large and balcony like in its field but the terrace does come with water views and that's always a good thing even if they're oblique like they are here

the direct living terrace might not be much more than a glorified planting terrace, but the second level terrace is exceptional, with a very high cover that makes it easy to enjoy year around, end stunning views that go forever.

in this layout the balcony will get more use as it is easily big enough for a comfortable chairs and even a small lounging area. but for larger scale entertaining the direct roof will be excellent,