someone already did the hard work here. direct roof access via private staircase, a proper seating arrangement that actually accommodates four adults, and shade sails handling the sun situation. two hundred forty square feet is enough for cocktails with friends, not enough for a party. the exposed brick parapets and wood deck tiles give it character without trying too hard. city views in every direction, nothing iconic but plenty to look at. a second level terrace that functions like a room, which is the whole point.

the double access to the living room, will make it easy to hold large events on this terrace, because all your friends will want to be invited to this spot.

fifteen feet of width under a proper pergola, boxwood hedges already filled in, and a true penthouse with private roof access. the bones are here and so is the finish. city views in four directions, good light, and enough distance from the neighbors that you can actually use the furniture. a direct living terrace downstairs adds 233 square feet if you need options.

this terrace delivers a world-class postcard view, with the empire state building perfectly centered over the railing—a definitive landmark win. while the 130-square-foot footprint is narrow, the southern exposure and unobstructed midtown sightlines provide high-impact visual value. however, utility is throttled by the layout; the terrace is only accessible through the bedroom, stripping it of any seamless entertaining potential. it’s a spectacular private lookout, not a social space.

the integrated greenery from the adjacent courtyard creates a lush, buffered sanctuary, masking the urban grit. while the dimensions offer solid utility for a morning coffee or a quiet evening, the layout favors intimate solitude over hosting a crowd. it’s a private garden retreat, not a party deck.

some areas are too narrow to be very practical and the views are a mixed bag... but on a good day, the only things that matter is that you have a place for smoking cigars, and enjoy some much needed r&r.

decent terrace with reasonable vegetation, nicely located just outside the larger living room

large terrace with lots of vegetation.... too much vegetation, in fact. this place needs some tlc.

a loggia tucked safely in the building cutout is a clever way to give some practicality to a space that is otherwise limited in use at this elevation

several terraces, means that most major rooms have direct access to outdoor space a very pleasing experience. and the views from each of them is about the same.

the size of this terrace is decent maybe even good and the condition of it is very pleasant. however it is difficult to see it being a practical place.