Up Top: A Higher Level of Outdoor Living

Once the weather starts to shift, everyone starts looking for a reason to be outside. Rooftop terraces quickly become the setting for it all, from casual dinners to last-minute drinks that turn into a full night. It’s the kind of space that makes staying in feel like going out. Add in a nice breeze and a view of the city, and it’s hard to top. These five BHS listings make it all possible without ever leaving home.

173 Mac Dougal Street #PHW

With over 1,500 square feet of rooftop space, plus a built-in grill, outdoor shower, and open city views, this is the kind of terrace that works just as well for hosting as it does for unwinding.

640 West 237th Street #20B

Set high above the Hudson, this rooftop terrace takes full advantage of the view, with wide-open vistas of the river and the Palisades. The setting really speaks for itself.

312 East 22nd Street #PHC

This rooftop packs a lot in, from a full outdoor kitchen to a dining setup under a pergola with a heat lamp, plus a lounge area surrounded by planters, a hot tub, and even a movie screen with surround sound. It’s the kind of setup that makes it hard to go back inside.

101 Central Park West #PHF

A wraparound terrace overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline sets this one apart, with open views that feel hard to come by. With bedrooms opening directly onto it, stepping outside feels like part of the routine.

368 3rd Avenue #PH34A

Set high above the city, a dramatic living and dining space opens directly onto the private terrace, with the skyline as the centerpiece, including the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, One World Trade, and the East River. It’s an indoor-outdoor setup that actually works.