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43 West 61st Street

The Sofia,
43 West 61st Street

Doorman Condo located in Upper West Side, at The Southeast corner of Columbus Avenue  Map

$1,536 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$1,104 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (17)
  • All Units in Building (92)
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Overview of The Sofia at 43 West 61st Street

The Sofia is a prewar Art Deco building located in the heart of Lincoln Center at 43 West 61st Street. It was completed in 1930 and converted to a 92-unit condominium in 1984. The building features a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in super, laundry on every floor, a bike and common storage room, and a semi-circular driveway. The Sofia is centrally located in Columbus Circle, near Lincoln Center, Central Park, restaurants, shopping, and all major transportation.

Year Built
1930
Converted: 1984
Apartments
92
Floors
27
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Bike Room

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Nearby Subways

  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
  5. C
at Columbus Circle 0.17 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.43 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. The Speyer Legacy School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  2. Professional Children's School
    Grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  3. Professional Childrens School
    Grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  4. West Side Ymca Co-Op Nrsy School
    Grades: PK,KG
  5. Ethical Culture-Fieldston School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"A former garage building that was converted into a warehouse in 1943, this handsome orange, and black brick and cream and royal blue terra-cotta Art Deco building was converted into a residential condominium in 1985 by Aaron Green and British Land of America.

True to its heritage, the building offers residents storage space, always an important concern and amenity, as well as a bicycle room and a driveway, but no garage."
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Pros & Cons

  • Excellent location near Lincoln Center and west midtown
  • Circular drive-in entrance
  • Doorman and concierge
  • Central Air
  • Laundry on every floor
  • Storage space
  • Bicycle room
  • High ceilings
  • Solid construction
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • Busy neighborhood
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
15
/39
Features
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6
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62
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "gorgeous" landmarked Art Deco conversion earns raves for its "spotless" lobby and "romantic circular drive." The 1984 residential transformation "masterfully preserved" the building's pre-war character while incorporating modern amenities. Featuring "great staff" and full-time doorman service, this "impeccably maintained" residence sits in a "prime location" just "1.5 blocks" from Lincoln Center, Central Park and Columbus Circle's shopping hub. The building's "convenient" setup includes garage access across the street.
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The Sofia, 43 West 61st Street Floorplans

Apt 17N
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,250 ft2
Apt 14D
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 860 ft2
Apt 16L
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,260 ft2
Last sold for $1,540,000
on Nov 1, 2022
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Apt 22L
1 bed, 2 baths, Approx. 1,240 ft2
Last sold for $1,430,000
on Aug 24, 2022
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Apt 17H
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 800 ft2
Last sold for $995,000
on Oct 13, 2021
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Apt 15G
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,300 ft2
Last sold for $1,810,000
on Aug 4, 2021
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Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
$893
$950,000
$893
$950,000
1
2024
$1,210
$1,180,384
$1,210
$940,000
3
2023
$1,352
$1,512,319
$1,352
$1,512,319
2
2022
$1,165
$1,415,000
$1,153
$1,430,000
3
2021
$1,200
$1,112,375
$1,194
$970,000
8
2020
$1,361
$1,362,500
$1,361
$1,362,500
2
2019
$1,870
$935,000
$1,870
$935,000
1
2018
$1,183
$1,137,500
$1,169
$1,062,500
4
2017
$1,269
$1,413,667
$1,329
$1,375,000
3
2016
$1,250
$999,880
$1,250
$999,880
1
2015
$1,260
$1,181,000
$1,256
$1,062,500
4
2014
$1,567
$1,847,500
$1,567
$1,847,500
2
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,232
$1,135,000
$1,210
$992,000
4
2012
$1,043
$815,000
$1,043
$815,000
2
2011
$975
$1,150,000
$975
$1,150,000
1
2010
$1,171
$1,066,392
$988
$775,000
6
2009
$965
$1,488,500
$970
$1,480,000
4
2008
$1,134
$1,045,500
$1,101
$915,000
8
2007
$1,177
$1,132,500
$1,163
$1,160,000
4
2006
$1,014
$1,011,667
$1,011
$860,000
3
2005
$1,182
$1,260,417
$1,229
$1,450,000
3
2004
$842
$698,100
$754
$630,000
10
2003
$663
$790,556
$686
$837,500
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