these terraces are unimproved so we will just have to guess to how god they can be... if all we have is size and view, this will always be a mixed bag, but could be made enjoyable.

this direct living terrace is not very wide, but the connectivity with the great room make it nearly perfect for living.

four feet of width puts this firmly in standing-room territory, which the single potted tree seems to understand. a direct living connection saves it from irrelevance, and the west-facing city views deliver a decent sunset consolation. room for two people who like each other, or one person who doesn't.

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

seventeen feet wide with a built-in grill and string lights already doing the work. a second level terrace accessed through the bedroom via spiral staircase, which is charming exactly once per evening. neighbors have sightlines, so the seating arrangement is strategic. dinner for six works; privacy for two requires planning.

at 85 square feet, this is a "perch" rather than a true social space. its value lies entirely in the stunning views and the building’s standout architectural detail, which elevates the atmosphere. it’s a high-design, private viewing platform where the backdrop—not the square footage—is the star.

this direct living loggia has fantastic views, making it a delightful place to be 9 months out of the year.

the direct river views will make this terrace a pleasant hangout for morning coffee or an aperitif, but the width limits most other uses, while the wind will limit gardening options

practical direct living terrace, with some unusual twists, making a joy to be on. the smaller balcony off the kitchen is noteworthy as a large sliding door, makes it on with the kitchen.

stunningly large terrace, perfect for a competition scale croquet lawn..and still have room for a soccer pitch.

mature boxwood hedges doing serious privacy work on a south-facing direct living terrace. nine feet of width accommodates a proper seating arrangement, and someone clearly uses this space. the neighbors can see in if they try, but the greenery makes you forget to care. cocktails for four, easy.

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.