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.

↑This apartment within Bleecker Tower embraces lavishness to the hilt: the kitchen comes fitted with marble counters and a central island; two dishwashers, two refrigerators, and two ovens; and a wine refrigerator. The one-bedroom apartment is now on the market for $10 million, the priciest ask so far in the 15-unit building. Read more…

Corcoran.

↑The 1,564-square-foot duplex in the Rockaways offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms for just $599,000. The condo consists of an open-concept lower level, with four exposures that flood the place with light. There’s an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a fair amount of cabinet space, along with a separate dining area. Read more…

Douglas Elliman.

↑The onetime home of noted civil rights activist and lawyer, William Kunstler, is now on the market for $10 million. Located on one of the West Village’s most charming streets, Gay Street, the four-story townhouse dates back to 1845, and recently underwent a renovation. Some of the highlights of the townhouse include the exposed brick, the decorative fireplaces, high ceilings, and a private landscaped garden. Read more…

Sotheby’s.

↑You don’t have to travel too far outside the city to find swell little seaside cottages—in fact, you don’t have to travel outside the five boroughs at all. This charming home in City Island measures more than 1,200 square feet, and has two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and an airy, open floor plan. The last time it was updated was 2005, so some parts of the house could use more of a modern touch, but it does have central air and lots of windows (and skylights!). Read more…

Corcoran.

↑A cute little Chelsea studio just hit the market and the apartment is noteworthy because of the building it occupies—a townhouse that once served as the site of a bakery used by Samuel Bath Thomas to craft the baked goods that still bear his name. The apartment itself is pretty cute: it has high ceilings, a skylight, a new kitchen, and decorative details like exposed brick and a wood-burning fireplace. Read more…