Prettiest 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!

↑Comedian Chris Rock has held onto a carriage house in Clinton Hill since the 1990s but he’s finally decided to part ways with it for $3.85 million. Over the years, the 3,700-square-foot home has gotten a modern, thoughtful renovation, with new appliances, central air, and other nice perks. Read more...

↑There’s a lot of history behind the lovely home at 14 Sutton Square, which recently hit the market for $15 million. The lovely residence spans 4,950 square feet with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a multitude of gawk-worthy details. Classic design elements remain intact but there are plenty of contemporary additions, too. Read more...

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↑It’s not often that a townhouse designed by one of the city’s busiest and most prolific architecture firms comes on the market, so this SHoP-designed townhouse in Red Hook is certainly a rarity, for one. The lot this townhouse is located on sat vacant for a few years before the owner, Matthew Sheehan, brought on SHoP to design the new townhouse. The owners are now asking $3.15 million for this 3,080 square foot home. Read more...

↑This lovely townhouse in Chelsea is nearly 116 years old but you would never guess from just looking at it. The single-family home is full of classic charm and elegance alongside modern upgrades. Its five levels span 2,776 square feet, hosting four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Asking price is $5.75 million. Read more...

↑This tiny, rustic one-bedroom apartment is part of the massive Cobble Hill Towers complex, built in 1879 by philanthropist Alfred Tredway White, and located next to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Measuring just under 500 square feet, this condo comes fitted with oak wood gray stained flooring, exposed brick walls, and recessed lighting throughout. Read more...