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!

↑An Upper East Side mansion with walls bedecked in red Hermès leather has returned to the market with a $5 million price cut. The mansion features a spa with a plunge pool, a 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace with a rock garden and a fountain, a temperature-controlled vault for furs, and a snow melting system for the sidewalk in front. Read more...

↑A first-floor apartment that occupies two turrets of 455 Central Park West has hit the market for $5,999,999. One of the coolest perks that comes with the ground-floor space is the courtyard off the library. There are three entrances out onto the courtyard, from the library, living room, and master bedroom. Read more...

↑A one-bedroom apartment at 20 Sutton Place South comes with a $1.375 million price tag and a pretty unique New York City view. The pad overlooks the penthouse of 1 Sutton Place—and, specifically, an enormous sculpture by artist Jeff Koons. Read more...

↑A renovated one-bedroom in Jackson Heights has hit the market for $428,500. Some of the standout features in this home include the hardwood floors, the eastern and western exposures, and the large living room. Read more...

↑A penthouse in one of Noho’s historic cast-iron buildings has hit the market for $5.995 million, and it comes with the dubious distinction of having party girl Paris Hilton. The three-bedroom duplex was reimagined by Karl Fischer, with interiors by Andres Escobar and encompasses 3,188 square feet. Read more...