Prettiest NYC homes that hit the market this week

Every week, Curbed covers dozens of market listings that vary in price, location, size, grandeur, quirkiness, and other distinct characteristics. If they managed to capture our attention, that means there’s definitely something special going on. But some of these homes are so lovely that they warrant a special kind of notoriety as some of the prettiest homes currently up for sale in New York City. And so, here it is: five listing that have that special "je ne sais quoi" that separates them from the rest. Happy gawking!

Douglas Elliman.

↑A “magnificent” Barbizon penthouse spanning a full-floor has hit the market for $7.95 million. A private elevator leads into the gallery that then gives way to either the living room—large, tailored, and white, with a terrace—or the library/dining room, which is also large, tailored, and white, with a terrace. There are at least three terraces on hand, with scenic East Side views and room for outdoor grilling. Read more...

Corcoran.

↑This West Village one-bedroom has undergone quite a renovation since it last sold back in 2013. While its main components have remained the same, some stylistic choices, such as adding warm wooden built-ins and a custom closet, have brought the place into the 21st century. Read more...

Stribling.

↑The crowning penthouse at the Roman & Williams-designed beauty, 211 Elizabeth Street, has returned to the market with a hefty $10.25 million price tag. The home was given a “bespoke”—and actually rather lovely—makeover by interior designer Havilande Whitcomb. Read more...

Leslie J. Garfield.

Via Leslie J. Garfield

↑A lovely Arts & Crafts-style home on the Upper East Side is now on the market for $4.85 million. This house is all about the wood paneling and details, notably its handcrafted coffered ceilings, cabinets, and moldings; hand-painted Venetian plaster walls; oak herringbone floors; and a gas fireplace with copper and Tiffany-glass tiles. Read more...

Corcoran.

↑Nestled on West 152nd Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, this three-story townhouse is now on the market for $3.5 million. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet, this six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom townhouse seamlessly blends modern finishes with old world charms. Read more...