the charm of the surroundings together with the elegant landscaping, make this living level terrace a nice place to relax.

the upstairs terrace is large enough to be really practical, but it has two serious negatives, it has no privacy from your neighbor, and you have to traverse the bedroom to get there.

widows peak like terrace

direct living terraces do not come much better laid out than this with direct access from both the living room and the kitchen.

in this layout the balcony will get more use as it is easily big enough for a comfortable chairs and even a small lounging area. but for larger scale entertaining the direct roof will be excellent,

stunning terrace in terms of proportions, and access to the indoor. the vegetation also adds a great view.

excellent water views make this terrace a pleasure for some relaxing contemplation. but to be fully enjoyed some tlc will need to be given.

great indoor-outdoor flow makes this terrace feel larger than its already comfortable dimensions. and the built-in kitchen rally helps.

fifteen feet of width on a direct living terrace is the threshold where you stop arranging furniture defensively and start hosting. the artificial turf is a choice, but the western exposure delivers afternoon light and city views that don't require explanation. privacy reads high, neighbors mostly minding their own rooftops. a proper solo coffee spot that scales up for four without anyone standing.

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 loggia is a legitimate entertaining asset, offering a footprint wide enough for a proper dinner party while actually giving your guests something worth looking at. the chrysler building views do the heavy lifting here, providing the kind of "social draw" that justifies the effort of hosting. it’s a functional, high-impact outdoor room that won't require a miracle or a jungle of plants to make people want to stay.

currently mostly raw space, with decent views, and little in the way of obstructions.