despite being too narrow to have entertainment value, and lack some views straight out the back, this is a nice respite with its "manmade canyon views" to the east

the width of this wrap around terrace make it very pleasant, and the multiple access points make it practical, the one drawback is that the largest, most practical spot for entertaining is next to the bedrooms.

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.

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.

fourteen feet of width, mature plantings already softening the edges, and a dining table that actually seats more than two. direct living access through floor-to-ceiling glass means this terrace functions as a proper room, not an afterthought. some neighbor sightlines, but the greenery earns its keep as a buffer.

seven feet of width puts this direct living terrace in that practical but limited zone, enough for a bistro table and morning coffee, not quite enough to host dinner. the glimpse of greenery through that kitchen window suggests the terrace sits just beyond, which is the whole point of direct access. some neighbor sightlines come with the territory here, so this is more solo reading spot than exhibitionist entertaining venue. at 77 square feet, it knows what it is.

excellent proportions for entertaining with distinctly separate areas for lounging and dining. the dining section comes complete with a full summer kitchen. the elevator shaft offers much needed wind protection, and is a perfect movie screen

that living wall is doing serious work, turning a rooftop column into something worth looking at. seven hundred square feet at 18 feet wide, fire pit anchoring the lounge, dining for eight with room to spare. a few neighbors can peek over, but this is a direct roof that actually functions as an outdoor living room.

the balcony above will give good rain cover, making this. great place to sit on a rainy day and enjoy the fact you are not in that traffic crossing the bridge

each of the two roof spaces are sizable enough to function as a terrace, but the fact they are currently completely disconnected from one another will make at least one of them obsolete.

terraces with direct rive view are a rare breed, and it makes this terrace special, regardless of its size.

twelve feet wide, 550 square feet, and a full dining setup already proving the point. that art deco tower across the way gives you something to look at besides your guests, and the fireplace means you can stretch the season past when reasonable people go inside. a true penthouse direct living configuration with a second level terrace upstairs for when you want to escape your own dinner party.