Property Description for 161 West 61st Street, 9-H
Well Appointed, Comfortable and Cheerful Home
This sun-filled and spacious 3.5 room home faces South, over Fordham University’s beautifully landscaped campus. City views are softened by lots of greenery. The L-shaped living room has a large dining alcove and opens onto a balcony, a rarity in Manhattan. The master bedroom accommodates a king-size bed and has an en suite white marble bathroom. The kitchen has a pass-through to the dining area, great counter space, and updated appliances. A powder room off the foyer and a stacked washer and dryer in a foyer closet add to the convenience. There are two large customized closets, one in the foyer and the other in the bedroom.
Established Condominium with Exceptional Amenities
The Alfred Condominium is a luxurious, modern, full-service building with exceptional amenities. Services include 24 hour concierge, doorman, and a dry cleaning drop-off. The lobby is 2-stories high, with wood paneling and granite floors. The health club has a well equipped gym and a 75 foot lap pool, racquet ball court, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, all of which were recently renovated. The club currently offers complimentary exercise classes. Use of the health club is free for residents. A playroom/community room on the second floor can be reserved for play dates, social gatherings and meetings. It also has a ping-pong table. The commercial parking garage next door is accessible from the sub-basement of the building. Two commercial size washers and dryers are located in the sub-basement.
Much Sought after Lincoln Center Location
The Alfred Condominium stands on a cul-de-sac one block from Lincoln Center known across the world as the performance center for the Metropolitan Opera, the NY Philharmonic, the Chamber Music Society, the NY City and the American Ballet, the Lincoln Center Theater company, the Film Society, Jazz at Lincoln Center and many other groups. Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus with its eminent law school is next door. The Juilliard School of Music is two blocks away. Central Park, Time Warner Center and excellent shops and restaurants are nearby. The Alfred is close to public transportation. A walkway connecting the Alfred directly to West 62nd Street and Lincoln Center is close to completion.