west-facing with nearly eleven feet of width, which lands firmly in usable territory. the sectional actually fits without apology, and there is room to walk past it. city views in every direction, good light in the afternoon, neighbors apparently minding their own business. a direct living terrace that functions like one should.

being in the middle of all the skyscrapers means that the view is limited, but that restriction does not affect your enjoyment, as this is still a nice terrace with room for most uses.

each terrace was too narrow for large events, but could be made into lovely places especially with these building details.

lovely direct roof terrace with a rare built-in fireplace and kitchen. perfectly located to create separate areas for living and dining.

this rooftop cabana is too small to be a real draw for people to drag themselves all the way up and use it so what you end up with is a nice amenity that you will probably use a handful of times a year.

that floor-to-ceiling glass wall does the heavy lifting here, turning a 240 square foot second level terrace into something that feels like an extension of the living room. mature planters already in place, a proper seating arrangement, and north-facing light that stays soft all day. room for six at drinks, comfortably.

the front facing direct living terrace has the dimension needed for dining and lounging simultaneously, making it an excellent place to be, especially with lush vegetation.

well proportioned terrace, that has parts that are protected from rain and even wind. this one will get a lot of use.

while the primary bedroom outdoor space is just a narrow balcony, the direct living terrace is just large enough for a small dining table along a seating area. by splitting the square footage, neither area achieves the scale necessary for true entertaining, resulting in high-altitude utility rather than luxury.

five hundred square feet of roof with city and water views, staged to look like an outdoor living room. the glass rail helps. the cooling tower next door does not. elevator access only, which means hauling drinks up feels like a small expedition. pretty from the photos, less livable in practice.

this is all about the living room, as that one is likely to be spectacular in its grandeur. the rest of the apartment is difficult to judge. the terrace is nice, but access through the primary bedroom is not.

clear proof that high parapets do not detract from a terrace, it might reduce the views, but it can create intimacy, and when you have a full kitchen and good vegetation it make for a super spot for entertaining.