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161 W 61ST Street #34C
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,800,000

$1,489 per sq ft

161 W 61ST Street #34C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE ALFRED

MLS® #RLS10598191

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,209

Sq. Ft.

1988

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,209 sq ft
Year Built 1988
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,746/mo
Property Taxes $25,548/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 34 of 36

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 34 of 36
Exposure East,North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Ave/Amsterdam Ave
Year Built 1988
Living Area 1,209 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1132-1208

Description

GLORIOUS VIEWS from HIGH ABOVE LINCOLN CENTER. GREAT SPACE. FABULOUS RENOVATION.

This is a bright, elegant and spacious corner two-bedroom, two-bath home with wrap balcony. It offers panoramic views over Lincoln Center, up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge and into New Jersey, and gorgeous sunrise and sunset. At night, Lincoln Center and the neighboring high-rise buildings sparkle in a sea of lights. The L-shaped living and dining area has floor to ceiling windows, with access to the balcony from the living and dining areas. The balcony has a glass fence for unobstructed views. The windowed kitchen has granite counter tops, custom cherry cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. A stacked washer/dryer is conveniently located of the hallway outside the second bathroom. The spacious master bedroom has an en suite white tile bathroom with a stall shower, and a fabulous built-in linen closet and vanity with a white marble top. The second bedroom is also generous in size. The floors in all rooms and the kitchen are solid wood planks of natural maple. The three large closets are customized.

FULL SERVICE CONDO. IMPRESSIVE AMENITIES.

The Alfred Condominium is a luxurious, modern full-service building with exceptional amenities. Services include 24-hour concierge/doorman, porters, handymen and a resident manager. The elegant lobby is 2-stories high, with wood paneling and granite floors and counters. Spread out over two levels, the health club includes a well-equipped gym, 75-foot lap pool, racquetball court, sauna, steam room and whirlpool and offers complimentary exercise classes. The entrance area of the club hosts a Sunday morning brunch for residents. A community room, doubling as a playroom and classroom, and a landscaped courtyard are available for social gathering and meetings. The garage next door is accessible from within the building.

MUCH SOUGHT AFTER LINCOLN CENTER LOCATION.

The Alfred Condominium is situated across the street from world famous Lincoln Center, home to the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, American Ballet, and three theaters. The Juilliard School is two blocks away. Central Park and the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle are reached in minutes. Excellent shops and great restaurants are nearby. The Alfred is conveniently close to numerous subway and bus lines.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building THE ALFRED
Total Units 219
Stories 36

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,746/mo
RE Taxes $25,548/yr ($2,129/mo)
Original Price $2,275,000
Sale Price $1,800,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

580

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,612

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

45

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.89M

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161 W 61ST Street #34C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Ave/Amsterdam Ave

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10598191
First Listed: 10/19/2019
Closed: 6/23/2020
Contract Date: 10/19/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Marion Bass

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