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.

that juliet balcony glimpsed through the windows is exactly what it appears to be: a place to lean, not a place to live. direct living in the sense that you can open a door and stand outside, but standing is about all you will do. north-facing, which means shade and neighbors. coffee for one, if you are feeling optimistic.

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.

that curved glass wall does most of the work here, pulling the terrace into the living room like an extension of the floor plan. a proper direct living setup with a bistro table already staged, though 297 square feet wants more than two chairs. north-facing city views into neighboring windows, which means evening drinks come with an audience.

exceptional terrace, with great views, and enough space for a party with 100 of your closest friends.

fantastic views, but the architecture of these terraces do not lend themselves to be "intimate" but some well planned landscaping can soften the places significantly

six feet of width on a direct living terrace means you're committed to the bistro lifestyle, whether you wanted it or not. morning coffee for two works fine; dinner parties stay inside. west-facing helps with afternoon light, and the neighbor sightlines suggest you'll get to know each other eventually. functional, not aspirational.

this floorplan offers two distinct outdoor experiences. the direct living terrace is built for entertaining, boasting ample space for a full dining setup, though a prominent wall unfortunately kills a chunk of the utility. conversely, the living level terrace off the primary bedroom is functionally tight but compensates with spectacular skyline views.

the standout feature of this small but pleasant terrace is the ambiance that is created by the architectural characteristics of the building. from to color of the stonework to the heft of the posts, it all adds to the charm

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.

in this area the 7th floor offers open vistas, and can still be palatable for those who don't like height, a proverbial win-win.

a living level terrace with 19 feet of width is doing real work. lounge zone, dining for six, fire pit corner, all distinct and none competing for space. the cedar planters are young but filling in nicely. neighbors can see you; you can see the skyline. fair trade, honestly.