that high parapet wall creates a private pocket in the middle of midtown, which is not nothing. a direct living terrace at four and a half feet wide means you are choosing between the lounge chair and the side table, not arranging both. two people can sit here comfortably; three becomes a negotiation. morning coffee territory, not dinner party material.

nine feet of width puts this direct living terrace in functional territory, and the staging proves it. a proper seating group fits with room to spare. that cascading green wall on the left is a nice trick for softening the office tower across the way, which is very much watching. multiple access points mean you can drift in and out without ceremony. the view is city buildings, not skyline, but the light is good and the proportions work for morning coffee or evening drinks with three friends.

size is decent for daily use and even small gatherings, but you will have to choose between lounging or dining furniture. the views are full of iconic buildings.

this terrace has the space and the layout to offer several distinct areas for distinct purposes, making it ideal for entertaining. the vegetation and planters chosen do not help showcase that.

a total of three terraces, which means that each has only space for one specific use at a time. the main terrace with its grill and wet bar is the winner

two thousand square feet with freedom tower anchoring the skyline and enough width to host a proper dinner party while someone else lounges unbothered across the way. the perimeter planters add greenery without eating into usable floor space. neighbors have sightlines, sure, but at this scale you can always find a corner to yourself.