It previously was on the market for a total of 400 days.

Last Sold on Nov 21, 2024 for $901,151

1 bed, 1 bath

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Buyers
Elisabeth Engquist Kihlberg
Bjorn Engquist

Sellers
Blm New York 43 West 61st Street Llc

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3 apartments are currently available in this building.

400 days on Market

Pricing History

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Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Listed: Oct 19, 2023

Last Price Change: ($65,000) on Nov 22

Days on Market: 400

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Lincoln Center (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $1,652

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,292

Total Taxes & Fees: $2,944

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $8,281

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($88,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

The Sofia is a quiet prewar art deco building with a stunning location. It is exactly 2 blocks from Central Park, Time Warner Center, and a major subway hub. Time warner has the best Whole Foods in Manhattan as well as some of the Top restaurants.

This 840 sf apartment is located on the 12 floor and has a North View. It is in excellent condition with new floors, freshly painted, large living room, and 3 walk in closets. The building has a laundry on each floor and does not allow washer/dryers in apartments.

The apartment is vacant and empty and can be shown on short notice. The building allows Pied-a-terres and investors as well as primary residences.

The seller is motivated! Please call or email for an appointment.

Apartment Amenities

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About The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street

The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 62, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but OK 1 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Average Mix 2 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1930
92 Apartments
27 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1984
Concierge
FT Doorman
Pre War
Central AC
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Bike Room

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The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street, #12A

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

Apartment Amenities

About The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street

The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 62, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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