five feet of width is a curious constraint on 2,138 square feet. you could host a conga line, single file, and everyone would still enjoy that skyline panorama stretching from the upper west side brownstones to billionaires' row. this direct living terrace has the views, the privacy, the penthouse elevation. the proportions just ask you to get creative with furniture placement, or accept that circulation happens in one direction only. good for solo morning coffee with the whole city spread out below; dinner parties require choreography.

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.

that steel pergola earns its keep, offering shade without blocking the hudson yards skyline peeking through. a direct living setup with mature planters already softening the industrial edges. eight feet of width fits dining for four comfortably, and the cable railings keep sightlines clean. neighbors exist but seem to mind their own business.

underutilized roof access terrace surrounded by lower buildings ensuring i great view.

very cute wraparound terrace, maybe slightly wider than most terraces of this type, but still too narrow for much more than a bistro table.

large roof with incredible possibilities, but needs to be developed.

this living level terrace might not have a view in a traditional sense, but peeking up an alley with fire escapes has its own new york charm

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 glass house design of this apartment makes the terraces an integrated part of the whole design, the execution is perfect here, with enough room for relaxation, and dining, but the pool is divine

a picture perfect wrap terrace, with seven access points, plenty of width everywhere and hedges on the parameter to create excellent privacy.

this terrace offers a decent footprint with a natural flow that extends the living space effectively. the existing mature vegetation provides an established, lush atmosphere that is difficult to replicate quickly. coupled with pleasant views and ample size, it represents a well-proportioned outdoor asset that feels both private and substantially integrated.

twenty feet wide and landscaped like someone actually lives here. the mature plantings have created genuine privacy at rooftop level, which takes years and intention. a living wall, japanese maples, evergreen screening, ground cover beds. this second level terrace functions as an outdoor room, not a viewing platform. the limited sightlines hardly matter when you have built your own garden.