20 ft wide is plenty for even large scale entertaining, and it can easily become a de-facto living room when the weather allows
Condo|4 Beds|4.5 Baths|3905 int SF
Direct Living|797 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
hudson square
145 sixth ave #ph
$25,000,000
Expert Opinion:
in terms of layout, this terrace is excellent, but as a raw space, it is void of personality and work will need to be put in to make it shine.
Condo|7 Beds|8.5 Baths|6300 int SF
Direct Living|2886 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
soho
202 spring st #3
$4,500,000
Expert Opinion:
the views from this low-key, low-floor terrace are of old soho, the way it was years ago, not of the open air mall it has become.
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|1820 int SF
Living Level|200 ext SF
Courtesy of avenues real estate
gramercy
200 east 20 #pha
$7,350,000
Expert Opinion:
views are stunning from this terrace, the unknown is how the division with your neighboring terrace is handled.
Condo|3 Beds|3.5 Baths|2231 int SF
Direct Roof|590 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
upper west
140 west 81 #ph
$9,995,000
Expert Opinion:
this direct living terrace is not very wide, but the connectivity with the great room make it nearly perfect for living.
Condo|4 Beds|4.5 Baths|4025 int SF
Direct Living|568 ext SF
Courtesy of modlin
chelsea
525 west 22 #phd
$7,995,000
Expert Opinion:
the dimensions are there to create a fantastic roof terrace, the one drawback is that the surrounding buildings are all taller, so there is less privacy.
Condo|4 Beds|2 Baths|4022 int SF
Direct Roof|2500 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
nomad
117 east 29 #phb
$5,395,000
Expert Opinion:
possibly the most complete terrace in new york.
it has everything one could wish for. pool, gas fireplace, complete outdoor kitchen, shower, shading, and enough vegetation to ensure complete privacy.
Condo|3 Beds|3 Baths|2100 int SF
Direct Roof|1288 ext SF
soho
100 prince st #ph
$4,999,000
Expert Opinion:
large roof with incredible possibilities, but needs to be developed.
Coop|2 Beds|1 Baths|2540 int SF
2500 ext SF
Courtesy of revived residential
kips bay
250 east 25 #phb
$2,898,000
Expert Opinion:
the terraces on the main floor are just large enough to be practical. but it is the terrace on the roof that is an entertainers dream.
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|1123 int SF
Direct Living|620 ext SF
Courtesy of core
kips bay
250 east 25 #phc
$1,648,000
Expert Opinion:
decent proportions and a lovely summer kitchen make this a great place, however it is not connected to the apartment.
Condo|1 Beds|1 Baths|673 int SF
183 ext SF
Courtesy of core
lower east side
148 attorney st #ph
$2,250,000
Expert Opinion:
the distant skyline views from the lower east side penthouses are epic, and this one follows that pattern. the space is there to be practical, but little has been done so far to make it welcoming.
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|1255 int SF
Living Level|500 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
carnegie hill
1050 fifth ave #pha
$8,150,000
Expert Opinion:
these terraces are all about soaking up the views of central park and midtown.