Our Favorite Listings For The Week
Welcome to Off The MRKT's Favorite Listings, where we showcase the most extraordinary properties on the market each week. From luxurious penthouses with panoramic views to historic townhouses brimming with charm, our curated selections highlight homes that inspire, captivate, and redefine modern living. Dive into the details of these remarkable spaces and discover what makes them stand out in the world of real estate.
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Perched atop 856 Washington Avenue, Penthouse PH1 is a full-floor showpiece curated by the renowned Karen Asprea Studio—and it's a design lover’s dream. Listed for $3.995M by McKenzie Ryan at Douglas Elliman, the 3,172-square-foot residence offers a direct-keyed elevator entry, oversized bedrooms, ten-foot ceilings, and a wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, and the Manhattan skyline. Inside, a gas fireplace warms the grand entertaining space, while a walnut-clad kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and Pietra del Cardosa stone countertops brings understated opulence to daily life.
Beyond the spacious primary suite—with its own terrace access, skyline views, and soaking tub—the home includes a gym, office, media room, and formal dining area. The building itself is packed with luxury amenities, including a double-height library lounge, landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen, fitness center, and attended lobby. For buyers seeking culture, calm, and craftsmanship in equal measure, this Prospect Heights penthouse is a rare crown jewel.
Originally built in 1884 by architect Ralph Samuel Townsend, this landmarked Neo-Grec townhouse is a rare expression of vertical living done right—rising six levels from a gated garden entrance to a secluded rooftop sundeck. From the parlor floor’s 12-foot ceilings and carved fireplaces to a radiant-heated garden level with skylit kitchen and a fire-red dogwood tree out back, every floor reveals a new mood. Think salons, a library, and a music room on one level, with a soaring great room and tranquil garden escape just beneath.
Upstairs, it’s a carousel of character-filled retreats: a grand primary suite with dual terraces and fireplaces, playful children’s bedrooms (including one wrapped in Pokémon card wallpaper), and a dreamy top-floor guest space that could double as an artist’s atelier. Add in eight fireplaces, hand-carved staircases, intricate millwork, and even solar panels, and you’ve got a home that marries 19th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century intention. Historic, yes—but never stuck in time.
Listed for $7.995M, Residence 723 is the last chance to own inside The Astor—a crown jewel of the Upper West Side originally commissioned by William Waldorf Astor in 1901. Spanning 3,788 square feet, this five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home seamlessly marries historic grandeur with modern luxury. Soaring ceilings, 5-inch white oak herringbone floors, and original moldings provide a stunning prewar backdrop to a reimagined layout that includes a chef’s kitchen overlooking Broadway, a formal gallery, a media room, and a serene, spa-like primary suite.
Now fully restored, The Astor stands as a love letter to old New York with 21st-century refinement. With every other residence claimed, No. 723 isn’t just a listing—it’s the final chapter in a storied building’s renaissance. The listing is held by Douglas Elliman.
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For $7,250/month, Residence 3C at 18W55 delivers the kind of polished, boutique-hotel ambiance most rentals can only dream of. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom Midtown gem is designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and styled by Urban Casa, featuring nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and a neutral palette that layers mocha tones with organic textures. The open-concept layout includes a quartz-topped breakfast bar, Italian cabinetry, Bosch appliances (yes, even a gas cooktop), and an in-unit washer/dryer—making it as practical as it is chic.
The spa-like bath features Italian marble and a custom oak vanity, while the bedroom boasts a walk-in closet that actually delivers on size. Residents of 18W55 enjoy over 10,000 square feet of curated amenities, from lounges to wellness spaces, offering a full-service lifestyle in one of Manhattan’s most central locations.
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