clear proof that high parapets do not detract from a terrace, it might reduce the views, but it can create intimacy, and when you have a full kitchen and good vegetation it make for a super spot for entertaining.

a second level terrace with genuine width, twelve feet across, which means the loveseat and chairs actually fit without that awkward knees-touching-the-coffee-table situation. privacy reads well up here, neighbors largely absent, and the midblock skyline view has a pleasant unpolished quality. starter plantings, room for more.

the layout of this terrace is excellent, and all it needs to be a perfect place is some tlc and vegetation.

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

this terrace has the most desired access, views and dimensions of any terrace type.

a direct living penthouse terrace with 2,400 square feet, 19 feet of width, a fire pit anchoring the seating area, and horizontal slat privacy screens already doing the heavy lifting. multiple access points make this a true extension of the floor plan. mature enough to host tonight.

nice sized direct roof terrace with should high parapet walls giving a sense of privacy and protection, a clever "widows peak" like structure offers great views when desired.

pleasant views are the standout feature of this private hideaway, hidden behind higher than average railing and a privacy fence separating you from your neighbor. access through the primary is a minus.

excellent use of the different outdoor spaces. the narrower spaces are expertly used primarily to give the great view from the inside, while the wider spaces are used for outdoor enjoyment.

this terrace has the location, and size to be perfect. the one drawback is that there is no view from the side. however, in exchange, the building next door offers protection from wind and elements

perfectly situated along the entire living room, this terrace's only drawback is that it is only 6 floors above third avenue.

too small for anything beyond smoking or lingering. but the views will make it a favorite spot for those.