The push toward urban living is pushing the envelope for real estate developers, forcing them to become more creative with the space they have. That means squeezing taller buildings into slimmer ...

If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, ...

There are horror stories of months-long wait times to secure a roof-deck permit in Washington—and of illegal monstrosities erected by less-than-considerate neighbors. But building a retreat among the ...

Top-Yard offers a turnkey system for transforming an unused roof into an oasis. Created By Brownstoner Long considered an amenity in New York City real estate, outdoor space is now a near necessity.

While privileged with a dynamic view of the trees and skyline, the homeowners of this 1890s row house in Brookline seldom used their roof deck. “It was accessible only by a ladder-type stair on the ...

Plans for a roof deck at 405 E. Hull St. were shut down by the Savannah Historic District Board of Review (HDBR) Wednesday after a host of downtown residents opposed the petition through public ...