the planters soften the views from inside,. controlling your views is a best use of a terrace that is too narrow for social use, and represents the primary reason why everyone should want a terrace.

diamond in the rough, extra wide direct living terrace, not only doe the 13ft setback terrace, offer plenty of space to entertain, it also acts as a natural buffer for all the street noise.

on the 12th floor this terrace is elevated enough to be reasonably quiet, making it a very comfortable spot to be. the dimensions and layout make it ideal for entertaining.

a direct living terrace with the reservoir spread out below like your own personal postcard. the width is narrow, maybe five feet, which makes this more of a viewing corridor than an entertaining space. two chairs, a drink, and that view. the neighbors can see you, but frankly, who cares.

lovely views from this direct living terrace, but dont let the square footage fool you, as a lot of that space is not suer practical. however there is enough space to allow for dining and lounging.

picture perfect terrace, the main direct living terrace has ideal dimensions, wide enough to dine amongst plants and long enough to have separate space for dining and lounging. all while enjoying a good view

at this elevation, and this close to the hudson, the weather will often be a factor in the possible joy of this stupendous terrace.

20 ft wide is plenty for even large scale entertaining, and it can easily become a de-facto living room when the weather allows

structural concerns aside, this second level terrace offers a solid footprint and decent views. it’s a diamond in the rough, though inviting friends up a four-floor walk-up requires serious social capital. once they catch their breath, there’s real potential here for a private, elevated escape. less "party central," more "stairmaster finish line."0

sixteen feet wide with mature plantings already softening the edges, this direct living terrace actually functions like an outdoor dining room. eight for dinner, a separate lounge beyond, and nobody bumping elbows. neighbors have sightlines, sure, but those brick townhouse rooftops across the way aren't exactly hostile witnesses.

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.

a direct living terrace with a pergola, summer kitchen, and a basketball hoop, which suggests either teenagers or a very specific kind of dinner party. the courtyard setting sacrifices views for privacy, and the high perimeter walls mean neighbors see nothing. genuinely built for use, not just photographs.