Property Description for 161 West 61st Street, 23-E
Lincoln Center Views
This spacious and elegant home faces North-North-East and is flooded with natural light, starting with early morning sun, and lots of reflected light all day. The views are magnificent, taking in all of Lincoln Center, the Lincoln Square neighborhood and even a glimpse of Central Park. At night, Lincoln Center and the surrounding residential buildings present a sparkling sea of lights. The L-shaped living and dining area has an all glass front, with the dining area served by a pass-through from the kitchen. The balcony outside the living room has floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a glass fence for unobstructed views. The kitchen was recently renovated, with a full size refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher, as well as a stacked washer and dryer in an enclosed cabinet. The windowed master bathroom is tiled with white marble. A powder room is conveniently located off the foyer. The floors are light wood parquet.
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 resident manager. 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 play room/community room on the second floor can be reserved for play dates, social gatherings and meetings. It also has a ping-pong table. A dry-cleaning service drop off is located on the lobby floor. Two commercial size washers and dryers are available for use by residents in the sub-basement. The commercial parking garage next door is accessible from the sub-basement of the building.
Much Sought after Lincoln Center Location
The Alfred Condominium stands on a cul-de-sac, one block South of Lincoln Center, 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, with its eminent law and business schools is next door. The Juilliard School of Music is two blocks away. Central Park, Time Warner Center and excellent shops and restaurants are nearby. A private walkway connects the Alfred directly to West 62nd Street and Lincoln Center. A landscaped garden area to the North of the building is undergoing restoration. The Alfred is close to public transportation.