The rise of minuscule balconies, termed 'Juliet balconies,' in Brooklyn and Queens highlights a trend where aesthetics are prioritized over practical utility. These barely usable spaces, sometimes measuring as little as 18 inches wide, are seen as misleading marketing tactics by real estate professionals who argue they offer the illusion of outdoor space without true functionality. Terms like 'decorative balcony' better capture their essence, emphasizing the romantic notion often attached to them, rather than their practical application. Designers have similarly criticized the absurdity of such diminutive terraces in modern housing developments.
In a city filled with extravagant living essentials, tiny balconies increasingly adorn new buildings in Brooklyn and Queens, raising questions about their actual utility.
Real estate jargon dubs them 'Juliet balconies,' a term that suggests romance but belies their limited functionality and serves merely to embellish marketing.
Designers have mocked these structures, referring to them humorously as 'Evita balconies', highlighting their failure to serve practical purposes despite the illusion they create.
Experts stress that these minuscule outdoor spaces are decorative, allowing developers to claim outdoor amenities without providing any real functionality.
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