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.
Soaked in prewar charm and Upper West Side elegance, this $3.95M duplex at 257 West 86th Street feels more like a work of art than a residence. Once part of a historic 1906 artist studio co-op, the home blends dramatic design with subtle nods to New York’s past—like hall lights that once illuminated The Plaza Hotel. The 27-foot-long great room is anchored by nearly 20-foot vaulted ceilings, a grand limestone fireplace, two Juliet balconies, and an oversized south-facing window that bathes the space in light. Intricate details—wrought-iron and glass French doors, Ochre spiral chandeliers, and a powder room with Murano glass—highlight the impeccable renovation.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers custom built-ins and a luxurious en-suite bath with Carrara marble and Ann Sacks tile. The two additional bedrooms, home office, and laundry room round out the top level, making this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home both functional and grand. The eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream, with soapstone countertops, a vintage marble island, Sub-Zero appliances, and Paris Ceramics flooring. With building perks including a full-time elevator operator, resident manager, rooftop terrace, and private storage, this is a rare opportunity to live beautifully and historically in the heart of the Upper West Side. Clif Thorn and Jim Testa of Douglas Elliman have the listing.
For the first time in over 50 years, the Greenwich Village co-op of legendary Broadway costume designer Whitney Blausen is on the market for $995,000. Located at 47 King Street, Apartment 2 sits in a pair of 1838 Federal-style townhouses tucked within one of Manhattan’s most charming private courtyards. Part of a 12-unit self-managed co-op, the apartment is brimming with old New York character, from its original details to its location in the heart of the Historic Landmarked District. This rare offering comes with the kind of provenance only New York could offer—Blausen was the founding director of the TDF Costume Collection and shaped the look of productions like 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
The building, converted to co-op in 1973, has seen no resale from this apartment since then, making it a true collector’s piece for buyers who value legacy as much as location. Just steps from SoHo and nestled into quiet, leafy King Street, the home blends rich theatrical history with timeless architectural charm. Dean Dunbar of Brown Harris Stevens holds the listing.
Residence 26B at Ariel West is a newly renovated 4-bedroom plus den home with floor-to-ceiling windows, 10' ceilings, and panoramic views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and Midtown Manhattan. The corner living/dining area and west-facing den offer dramatic light and views. A gourmet eat-in kitchen with vented appliances and a spacious dining area faces east. The private bedroom wing includes a luxurious primary suite and two additional bedrooms with a shared bath. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, playrooms, basketball court, and more in a full-service condo designed by COOKFOX and CetraRuddy. Represented by Lisa K. Lippman/Brown Harris Stevens.
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