two lovely terraces with great river views, however if outdoor entertaining is on the wish list, this terrace is not wide enough for a proper dining table.

glass railings, south and west light, midtown skyline filling the frame. the view is doing a lot of work here because the width is not. four feet is standing room, two chairs if you're optimistic, a proper dinner party if you're delusional. a direct living terrace with solo morning coffee potential and not much else.

this direct roof terrace is a classic "look but don't touch" scenario. while the size is decent, access via a ladder from the primary bedroom is more of a gymnastic feat than a luxury feature. the lack of perimeter protection makes it a liability for anyone without wings.

generous width on this living level terrace, with ten feet giving you real room for the sectional, the extra chairs, and a coffee table without anyone feeling squeezed. the courtyard orientation means neighbors have sightlines in, which is fine for morning coffee and less ideal for anything requiring discretion. afternoon sun is modest at best.

properly sized for private gatherings, but the views are very restricted.

at nearly 10 feet wide and with direct access to all the public rooms, this terrace has the location, and layout to be a perfect extension of the interior.

long and narrow at seven feet wide, this living level terrace runs along the east river with the queensboro bridge anchoring the view. the proportions limit furniture options, but someone's already figured it out with a compact seating area tucked against the brick. water views, morning coffee, one friend at a time.

the size and layout of this terrace are good, but the lack of privacy has forced the use of unattractive fencing, changing those will do wonders.

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

very nicely protected, this terrace will be a good place for gatherings. the covered area makes for a perfect grilling station

the upper 'lounge' gives this home the indoor outdoor flow of a direct living terrace, making it ideal for entertaining.

a loggia rather than a proper terrace, but that travertine envelope and those full-height doors do the heavy lifting. nine feet of width lets the furniture breathe, though the glass neighbors across the way will know when you've had guests. direct living from what looks like a grand salon, water views slipping through the towers. the plantings are staged, not grown; someone will need to finish the room.