It may be taking a little longer to arrive in the northeast than other places, but spring is on its way. Since it’s more difficult to enjoy the outdoors when you live in an apartment building, gardens, terraces and other places to catch fresh air at home become especially treasured.

Or as James Linsley, president of GID Development Group, puts it: “Everyone in New York City dreams of private outdoor space.”

To get you in the mood for barbecues, evening wine-downs and other highlights of spring in the city, or to just give you a visual break from the office you just spent another dreary winter in, here are some of the dreamiest terraced apartments currently on the New York City real estate market.