ten feet of width puts this living level terrace squarely in real dining territory, and someone's already dressed it properly. mature olive trees, layered planters, a table for six with room to spare. the midtown skyline plays backdrop while neighbors get partial sightlines, a fair trade for the setting. a small direct living terrace adds a secondary option.

thirteen and a half feet across with the empire state and chrysler both in frame. a direct living terrace at true penthouse height, properly furnished for both dinner parties and quiet mornings. the pergola structure overhead offers partial shade without blocking the skyline. west-facing golden hour will do the rest.

fifteen feet of width and the decking is pristine, so someone took the direct living concept seriously. the cedar privacy fence does real work blocking sightlines from the neighboring buildings, though you will still feel observed from above. lounge seating and dining coexist comfortably here, a proper outdoor room for six or eight. the courtyard orientation means quiet afternoons, even if the view is just other people's fire escapes.

virtually staged to within an inch of its life, but the bones are real: 1,679 square feet of direct roof access, 27 feet wide, true penthouse position. that skyline view to the south is not a rendering. quiet, private, excellent condition, and the kind of space that hosts twelve comfortably without anyone bumping elbows.

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

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 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.

this terrace has the layout to make it a great space for entertaining. however the current owners underutilized it.

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.

four thousand five hundred square feet of direct living terrace with the downtown skyline as a backdrop, and someone actually bothered to furnish it properly. mature planters lit from below, separate dining and lounge zones, triple exposure catching light all day. this is what a penthouse terrace is supposed to do.

excellently sized direct living terrace, but needs some serious tlc to live up to its potential.

comfortable sized terrace for dining and or relaxing with friends. the views are good.