Mumbai apartments rarely come with outdoor space. Balconies are standard — but a covered, dedicated outdoor deck that adds 60–80 sqft of usable private space while maintaining city-and-sea views from the 25th floor is genuinely unusual in the Dadar East market. Sky Crest Collections by The Baya Company, on G.D. Ambekar Road in Dadar East, offers both deck and non-deck formats across 1, 2, and 3 BHK configurations. The decision between "with deck" and "without deck" involves real money — and a set of lifestyle and investment trade-offs that most buyers do not fully analyse before choosing.
SKY CREST COLLECTIONS — DECK vs NO-DECK (MAY 2026)
1 BHK with Deck
₹2.34 Cr
477 sqft · 2026
2 BHK no Deck
₹2.86 Cr
584 sqft · Dec 2027
2 BHK with Deck
₹3.04 Cr
621 sqft · 2027
3 BHK with Deck
₹4.68 Cr
965 sqft · 2027
What Is a Deck Apartment?
The term "deck" at Sky Crest Collections refers to a covered outdoor space attached directly to the living room or master bedroom — typically 60–80 sqft of private outdoor area protected by a roof, with floor-to-ceiling openings that can be left fully open or fitted with glass panels. A deck is distinct from a standard balcony in three ways: it is significantly larger (60–80 sqft vs a typical 40–45 sqft Mumbai balcony), it carries a partial or full roof, and it is typically positioned to maximise the principal view orientation — in this case, the City-and-Sea View eastward toward Mumbai Harbour.
At the 25+ floor elevation that all of Property Butler's Sky Crest inventory occupies, the deck at this height functions as an outdoor room: a space where a couple can have evening tea overlooking the harbour, a breakfast area with cross-ventilation, or a home-office setup that benefits from natural light without air conditioning. In the Dadar East rental market, the deck format consistently commands a 12–15% rental premium over equivalent flat-format units at the same carpet area and elevation.
The Deck Premium: What It Costs and What You Get
The most direct comparison is the 2BHK pair: 584 sqft without deck at ₹2.86 Cr versus 621 sqft with deck at ₹3.04 Cr. The arithmetic:
| Metric | 2 BHK without Deck | 2 BHK with Deck | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet area (registered) | 584 sqft | 621 sqft | +37 sqft |
| Asking price | ₹2.86 Cr | ₹3.04 Cr | +₹18 lakh |
| PSF on carpet | ~₹48,970 | ~₹48,950 | Approximately equal |
| View | City View | City and Sea View | Sea view included |
| Possession | Dec 2027 | 2027 | Similar |
| Estimated rental premium | Base rent | +12–15% over base | ~₹4,000–8,000/mo more |
The Deck Premium Math
₹18 lakh additional investment for the deck format. At a 12% rental premium on a ₹40,000/month 2BHK Dadar East base rent, the deck generates approximately ₹4,800/month of additional rental income — or ₹57,600/year. The payback on the ₹18 lakh deck premium, purely from incremental rental, is approximately 31 years. The case for the deck is not purely yield — it is the combination of view (sea view vs city view), lifestyle, and capital appreciation, where premium-view units in Dadar East have historically held a persistent premium through resale cycles.
Deck vs No-Deck: Who Should Buy Which
Buy WITH DECK if:
- End-user: you value outdoor space and harbour views daily
- WFH professional: deck replaces a co-working desk with sea views
- Investor: you want maximum rental differentiation in Dadar East
- Long-hold: you expect resale in 7–10 years (view premium is durable)
- Budget allows ₹3.04 Cr for 2BHK (vs ₹2.86 Cr)
Buy WITHOUT DECK if:
- Budget is tight at ₹2.86 Cr and saving ₹18 lakh matters
- Short-hold investor: you plan to sell within 3–5 years at completion
- Outdoor space is not a lifestyle priority for you or your tenant profile
- You want the earliest possession (Dec 2027 on the no-deck unit)
- Pure yield focus: the ₹18 lakh saved goes into a separate investment
The 1 BHK With Deck: The Outlier Case
The 1BHK with deck at ₹2.34 Cr on a 477 sqft carpet is the most interesting unit in the Sky Crest inventory. It costs less than the 2BHK without deck (₹2.86 Cr) yet includes the deck format, the City-and-Sea view orientation, and has the earliest possession in the building (2026). The trade-off is obvious — 477 sqft is a compact 1BHK — but for the investor buying for BKC-adjacent rental demand, this unit has three things working together that the other units cannot match: deck format + sea view + 2026 possession at the lowest absolute ticket in the building.
Property Butler's internal assessment: the 1BHK with deck is the single highest-conviction investment unit in the Sky Crest stack for the investor who does not need to occupy the unit personally. Rental demand from mid-career working professionals near Dadar Station is strong; the deck-and-sea-view format commands a premium; and the 2026 possession means rental income starts immediately rather than in 2027.
About The Baya Company and Sky Crest
Sky Crest Collections is a G+38 high-rise by The Baya Company, RERA P51900055576, on G.D. Ambekar Road in Dadar East. The Baya Company is a 5-decade Mumbai developer with an established Dadar-Lower Parel track record — their sister project, The Baya Midtown in Dadar West, is handed over and occupied. All four Property Butler units are on Ultra High Floor (25+), ensuring unobstructed harbour sight-lines above the Dadar East building cluster. Maintenance charges are projected at ₹6–8 per sqft per month (gym, pool, jacuzzi, cricket net amenity load).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a deck apartment the same as a terrace apartment?
No. A terrace apartment typically refers to a top-floor unit with a large private open-to-sky terrace — often a penthouse feature. A deck apartment has a covered outdoor space attached to a mid-floor or high-floor unit, typically 60–80 sqft, with a partial roof. At Sky Crest, the deck is available from the ground-level upper floors, not just the top floor.
How much more does a deck unit cost to maintain?
The deck area is included in the carpet area registered for maintenance purposes. There is no additional square footage charge for the deck vs a non-deck unit. The maintenance cost depends on whether the deck is fitted with glass panels, an awning, or left fully open — retrofitting costs ₹1–1.5 lakh for glass panel installation. Society maintenance for Sky Crest is projected at ₹6–8 per sqft per month on the full carpet area.
Do deck apartments have higher home loan eligibility?
Home loan eligibility is based on carpet area and current market value — deck units at Sky Crest are registered with the larger carpet area (621 sqft vs 584 sqft), so loan eligibility is marginally higher for the with-deck unit at equivalent LTV. Property Butler can arrange in-principle home loan approval from SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis for Sky Crest — all major lenders have approved the project.
Can I enclose a deck after possession?
Enclosing a deck requires society approval and BMC compliance — this varies by building and by the type of enclosure. Full-glass enclosures in Mumbai's high-rises have been approved in many buildings post-OC, but the process requires both society NOC and BMC permission. Property Butler recommends buyers who want a fully enclosed deck discuss this with Baya Company pre-purchase to understand the building's policy.
Interested in Sky Crest Collections?
Property Butler holds four ultra-high-floor units in Sky Crest — 1 BHK with deck, 2 BHK ± deck, and 3 BHK with deck. We can show you the floor plans side-by-side so you can make the deck decision with full information.
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