When 8.5 million people live in 300 square miles, outdoor space to relax and breathe fresh air can be hard to find. To help fix this problem, more New York City property owners, who typically look upward for expansion opportunities, are converting residential rooftops into luxurious courtyards, experts said.

Their value is proved by numbers, noted Citi Habitats broker Josh Sarnell: A roof deck can add $150 to $300 to a base rent or $50,000 to $100,000 to a sales deal, he said.

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