the direct living and living level outdoor spaces might be small balconies, but the direct roof terrace is large enough to be super useful for outdoor living, the summer kitchen might be minimalist now but can be expanded

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

six feet of depth is where terraces start getting honest about what they can do, and this direct living space knows its limits. room for a bistro setup, morning coffee with a city view, maybe a small gathering if everyone likes each other. the neighbors appear to keep to themselves, which is worth more than another two feet of tile.

each of these four terraces are sized to accommodate a variety of uses, and are located to take full benefit of that.

not wide enough for anything more than some sideways chairs, but this makes for a perfect planting terrace

twelve feet of width, mature plantings doing the heavy lifting on privacy, and a direct living setup that actually earns the name. the surrounding brick and prewar details give it more character than most midblock courtyards manage. multiple access points and room for two seating areas. neighbors can see in, but so can you.

two distinctly different terraces offering different experiences. the seamless connectivity with the direct living terrace make it very practical despite its lack of width, but for real entertaining, one would use the direct roof terrace.

a thousand square feet of direct roof terrace with 19 feet of width, already furnished for actual conversation. north-south exposure handles the sun nicely, and the loft brick views feel appropriately chelsea. no landscaping yet, which is either a blank canvas or a chore depending on your relationship with plants. privacy here is real; neighbors are theoretical. the sectional seating works, but this space could hold a proper dinner for twelve without anyone feeling cornered.

direct living with fifteen feet of width and a hot tub already installed, which is doing most of the personality work here. the frosted glass parapet solves the neighbor sightline problem but also eliminates any view worth mentioning. a blank slate that needs furniture, greenery, and someone with a vision. the bones are generous; the current staging is a rug on concrete.

the upper 'lounge' gives this home the indoor outdoor flow of a direct living terrace, making it ideal for entertaining.

properly sized for private gatherings, but the views are very restricted.

comfortable sized terrace for dining and or relaxing with friends. the views are good.