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3-bedroom condo for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

161 W 61st St Unit 21EF, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$3,050,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,770 ft² (164 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,770 ft². Asking price $3,050,000. Built in 1988.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

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.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 80/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 20 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 259 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1988, 219 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,050,000, 18% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

Median here
$3,720,000
39 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,037,500–$4,961,250
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,723.16 vs $1,971.34
This home vs the median, 13% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 66 St-Lincoln Center16 min walk
  • 59 St-Columbus Circle1 A C B D8 min walk
  • 72 St1 2 313 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

219 units · 36 floors · built 1988 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

161 West 61 Street · BBL 1-01132-7501 · built 1988 · 219 units

Roofy building score 88/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
3 (A 1 · B 0 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.