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The Alfred

161 West 61st Street, 21-EF

Lincoln Square, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave

6.5 Rooms3 Beds2.5 Baths1,770 Square FeetCondo

$3,050,000
Common Charges$3,270
RE Taxes$2,576
Price Per SF
$1,723

Listing Features

  • Corner Apartment
  • Home Office
  • Murphy Bed
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Health Club
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Pool
  • Resident Lounge
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Storage
  • Valet Service
  • Wheelchair Access

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok
  • No Smoking

Property Description for 161 West 61st Street, 21-EF

Corner Three-Bedroom with Manhattan Views in Lincoln Square

A rare corner residence in Lincoln Square, with north and east exposures and captivating Manhattan views from every room.

The open living area is generously proportioned and flexibly configured, flowing onto a wraparound balcony that suits both entertaining and quiet evenings. The expansive primary bedroom has a private balcony and en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms are currently arranged as a TV room with a pull-out sofa and a home office with two Murphy beds. The windowed kitchen is beautifully designed for gourmet cooking, with a view of the eastern skyline. A washer/dryer and individually controlled HVAC units add comfort and convenience, and the home is pet friendly.

The Alfred is a full-service condominium set on a quiet cul-de-sac, with a private, key-operated walkway leading to Lincoln Center. Residents enjoy a full-time doorman and concierge, a well-appointed health club with a 75-foot pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, separate cardio and strength-training gyms, a courtyard garden, and a garage.

The location is unmatched, moments from the culture and energy of Lincoln Square. Central Park, Riverside Park, and Columbus Circle are close by, with outdoor recreation, fine dining, shopping, and world-renowned performing arts venues all at your doorstep.

Call today to arrange a private showing.

Note: The real estate tax shown reflects the primary residence rate; otherwise, it would be $3,123. A monthly assessment of $1,635 applies through December 2026, decreasing to $1,090 in 2027 and 2028.

Listing History for 161 West 61st Street, 21-EF

Now
09/30/2026
$3,050,000
Initial Price by Monica Manalo
Brown Harris Stevens
Launch

Building Details for 161 West 61st Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1987
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts37/222
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

66 St-Lincoln Center
0.23 miles
59 St-Columbus Circle
0.31 miles

Citi Bike

W 59 St & 10 Ave
0.14 miles
Columbus Ave & W 59 St
0.17 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,394
$1,012,500
$1,492,500
Last 12 months
$1,620
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-
-
$8,500
$8,500
Last 12 months
$87
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Three Beds in Lincoln Square

APPSF
Median
Average
$2,483
$4,025,000
$5,939,605
$1,647
$2,494,500
$2,897,833

Lincoln Square | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Centered, in name and location, around the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square’s history is heavily steeped in strong African American and Afro-Caribbean roots. Iconic jazz pianist, Thelonious Monk, is counted among its many former artistic and professional denizens.

The neighborhood is beloved for its amazing shopping, its distinguished art scene, and phenomenal restaurants--and don’t forget Central Park. From Lincoln Square, one is at the gateway to virtually everything New York City has to offer, either in your backyard or via excellent subway access.

With its beautiful pre-war architecture surrounded by some of NYC’s premier skyscrapers, Lincoln Square has become a safe, much sought after neighborhood. If you like living in the action, there are few places in the world that can rival Lincoln Square. 

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