A balcony, terrace, or yard to call your own is a precious commodity in New York City, and getting access to one can mean al fresco dinners, barbecues and sunset parties are in your future. Here are five properties to see this weekend with the oh-so-coveted feature of private outdoor space.

546 Lafayette Ave., #2, Bedford-Stuyvesant. This three-bedroom, two-bath is in a newly constructed building with a shared roof deck, and the apartment also features its own "full-width balcony." Asking price: $999,000. Open house: Sunday, Aug. 20, 2-4 p.m.

2373 Broadway, #1232, Upper West Side. This one-bedroom, one-bath apartment on a high floor is in a luxury condop building that features a saltwater swimming pool, a roof deck and a 24-hour concierge and doorman. Asking price: $995,000. Open house: Sunday, Aug. 20, 1:30-3 p.m.

315 Gates Ave., #1F, Bedford-Stuyvesant. This large duplex features two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths in addition to a sizable outdoor patio, stainless steel appliances and a deeded parking space. Asking price: $1,029,000. Open house: Sunday, Aug. 20, 12-1:30 p.m.

4-74 48th Ave., #6E, Long Island City. You won't believe the nearly 1,200-square-foot patio that comes with this two-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Located in a luxury condo building that features a tennis court, concierge, laundry, a five-story garage with parking and a full-time doorman. Asking price: $859,000. Open house: Sunday, Aug. 20, 12-3 p.m.

622 Grand Ave., #103, Prospect Heights. This one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath duplex features two outdoor spaces, a second-floor terrace and a 756-square foot patio on the ground level. The apartment is in a brand-new condo development. Asking price: $865,000. Open house: Sunday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.