the numbers suggest a better terrace than the reality, as it is too small in most areas.

mature hedging already at chest height, specimen trees in planters, a six-top dining setup with room to spare. direct living at 16 feet wide is the real thing. neighbors have some sightlines, but the greenery does its job as a soft boundary. this terrace actually gets used.

staged within an inch of its life, but the bones justify the effort. this direct living terrace opens to a proper skyline panorama, downtown stacked against the horizon like someone arranged it on purpose. the mature planters create natural screening, which helps given the neighboring sightlines. room for a dinner party of eight and a separate conversation corner, all without bumping elbows. west exposure means golden hour earns its name here.

a direct living terrace with 14 feet of width and floor-to-ceiling glass putting the city on display. those young birches in the planters will fill in nicely. the curved brick balcony overhead steals some sky, but the west-facing dusk views compensate. room for lounging, dinner, and a quiet drink after both.

several places of the upper level terrace are wide enough for entertaining while the rest are stunning wrap around terraces on all sides.

that wall of glass swings open and suddenly your living room extends twelve feet into the skyline. empire state, hudson yards, the met life tower clock, all yours from penthouse height where nobody looks back. the width is right for real dining, real lounging, real life. northern and western light without the brutal afternoon bake. currently a blank slate, which is either an opportunity or a warning depending on your follow-through.

this direct living terrace is not very wide, but the connectivity with the great room make it nearly perfect for living.

fifteen feet of width with a full outdoor kitchen setup, mature plantings already softened in, and distinct zones for dining and lounging. direct living done thoughtfully. some neighbor sightlines, but at this scale you have room to arrange around them. the kind of terrace that actually gets used.

the direct river views will make this terrace a pleasant hangout for morning coffee or an aperitif, but the width limits most other uses, while the wind will limit gardening options

direct living from a true penthouse, with french doors opening straight onto mature plantings that somebody else spent years growing in. the width is comfortable enough for that bistro set, though a proper dinner party would require creative choreography. brick backdrop, rooftop views, and neighbors close enough to wave at. coffee for two works better than cocktails for eight.

someone already did the work here. the cedar privacy screens are weathered to a nice silver, the built-in planters have a few seasons on them, and the city skyline floats above the roofline without any intrusion. nine feet of width fits the current seating arrangement comfortably, with room for a small drinks cart if you're feeling social. a true penthouse with direct living access, which means coffee in your robe without a staircase to navigate. the view north to midtown is the kind you show off; the privacy screens mean nobody's watching you do it.