Outside the Ordinary: 7 NYC Outdoor Spaces with a Little Extra

Outdoor space in New York City is already a luxury, but some homes don’t stop at a terrace with a few planters. We’re talking koi ponds, outdoor showers, swings with skyline views, and even hot tubs tucked high above the street. These homes take fresh air living to the next level.

240 West 75th Street #PH

Only in New York: a penthouse terrace where you can swing and fire up the wood-burning oven without ever leaving the skyline. Plus, a natural gas grill, automated awnings, drip irrigation, landscape lighting, and outdoor speakers — basically everything but the backyard.

7 East 17th Street #PHS

This Flatiron penthouse rooftop spans 2,700 square feet and comes with an outdoor shower, built-in grill, refrigerator, bar, and even a setup for open-air movie nights under the water tower. Call it sky-high living

312 East 22nd Street #PHC

In Gramercy, this penthouse terrace pulls out all the stops—a hot tub, a full outdoor kitchen, and even a movie screen with surround sound. Add in a pergola-covered dining area and skyline views stretching to the Jenga building and WTC, and you’ve got yourself an outdoor setup that rivals any rooftop lounge.

568 Grand Street #J1901

On the Lower East Side, this terrace doesn’t stop at skyline views—it’s dressed with bold checkerboard tile and, yes, a chandelier. Because why should glamour be confined to the indoors?

11 East 92nd Street #1

In Carnegie Hill, this landscaped garden feels worlds away from the city, complete with romantic gas lanterns and an outdoor fireplace. A rare dose of cozy charm in New York.

250 East 54th Street #PH4