Recently, we took a look inside of some Brooklyn apartments circa 1978—all of which made us envious (and curious about who lived in our apartment back in the day). Now, we're making it all worse by taking a look at the outdoor spaces these Brooklyn residents had—click through for 14 photos of courtyards, backyards, porches, and lawns. At least they're all in black and white? more ›

Guests are invited to furnish their private suburban backyard by selecting from the folder of supplementary add-ons. Things like a play pool, Slip ‘n’ Slide, packed cooler, hammock, a BBQ with meat selection, keg, a garden hose, sparklers, beer cozies, trampoline, hula hoops, water balloons, lanterns or popsicles and more. more ›

Apartment terraces or balconies can be wonderful for the lucky few—there's potential for grills or simple cups of coffee while enjoying the fresh air. But some have created outdoor spaces for their beloved felines—dubbing them "catios." The NY Times' Home section has a feature on the best shelter trend ever:

“The cats, they like to sit out there,” said Stefanie L. Russell, 44, referring to the balcony of her 12th-floor Greenwich Village apartment, where a homemade enclosure keeps her three Burmese cats safe. “Before, we basically didn’t use the balcony at all, because we were afraid that the cats would fall or jump.” more ›

Do New Yorkers have a love-hate relationship with their outdoor spaces? Believe it or not, it seems they do. While many would put themselves in a compromising position for a few square-feet of greenery, The NY Times reports on a few who find their outdoor space a burden. more ›