seventeen feet wide with a built-in grill and string lights already doing the work. a second level terrace accessed through the bedroom via spiral staircase, which is charming exactly once per evening. neighbors have sightlines, so the seating arrangement is strategic. dinner for six works; privacy for two requires planning.

this terrace has decent dimensions, but the access through the primary, along with the fencing and the lack of views, will not give it the sense of privacy most buyers look for .

the buildings architectural details add a pleasant dimension to the small-ish terrace, the views take care of the rest.

the dual sliding doors provide a seamless, airy connection to the primary suite, but accessing the terrace through a bedroom kills its social utility. while the footprint is practical and views are solid, it functions better as a private morning retreat than a guest-friendly space. it’s a bedroom perk, not an entertaining hub.

wraparound on a true penthouse, ten feet wide and oriented three ways. that japanese maple didn't get there yesterday, and neither did the river view. a direct living terrace where dinner guests actually see the hudson, not just hear about it.

just about wide enough for a dining table, this terrace is more practical than most.