Learn English – the outer part of building called (figure)

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What is the part of the building (usually skyscraper) extending out called?
It's the spot where superheroes are shown to be sitting when contemplating about their lives (looking down at the city).

For instance:

http://blog.frieze.com/uploads/blog/MID021A-03_thumb.jpg

http://www.uni.illinois.edu//og/media/archive/photos/2007/05/01/spiderman-3.jpg

I initially thought of ledge but I'm not sure this is the exact answer.

Best Answer

If you are talking about the smallish demi-wall at the top of many buildings, that's called a parapet.