43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

$975,000
Price
1
Bed
820 Sq. Ft.
$1,189 / Sq. Ft.
820
Sq. Ft.
$1,189
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious, one-bedroom apartment at The Sofia – Prewar Art Deco Luxury in Lincoln Square
Perched high on the airy 18th floor of The Sofia, with an amazing view, one of Lincoln Square’s rare prewar condominiums, this expansive corner one-bedroom offers a seamless blend of classic architecture and sophisticated modern living. Bathed in southern and eastern light all day long, the home’s high 9-foot ceilings and rich wood floors create a warm, loft-like ambiance.
This residence is in move-in condition.
...Spacious, one-bedroom apartment at The Sofia – Prewar Art Deco Luxury in Lincoln Square

Perched high on the airy 18th floor of The Sofia, with an amazing view, one of Lincoln Square’s rare prewar condominiums, this expansive corner one-bedroom offers a seamless blend of classic architecture and sophisticated modern living. Bathed in southern and eastern light all day long, the home’s high 9-foot ceilings and rich wood floors create a warm, loft-like ambiance.

This residence is in move-in condition. The open chef’s kitchen makes the place ideal for your cooking and entertainment! enhances closet space, providing thoughtful storage throughout.

Originally built in 1930 and converted to a condominium in 1984, The Sofia stands apart with its distinctive Art Deco design and rare private semi-circular driveway—an exceptional luxury in the heart of the city. Residents enjoy full-service amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge, porters, and a live-in superintendent.

Nestled on a quiet block just steps from Broadway and Columbus, The Sofia offers unparalleled access to Lincoln Center, the Time Warner Center, Central Park, top-tier dining, and multiple subway lines. A turnkey home in a location that truly has it all. Currently, we have a tenant in the unit, but it can be delivered with a tenant or vacant. Please ask the listing agent.

Mortgage assessment - $165.94
Capital assessment - $99.4

Listing Agents

  1. Zahra Joudi

    Zahra Joudi

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    zahra@compass.com

    P: (917)-621-7900

  2. Elizabeth Pizzulli

    Elizabeth Pizzulli

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    elizabeth@compass.com

    P: (917)-378-7105

  3. Kishia Marte

    Kishia Marte

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    kishia.marte@compass.com

    P: (347)-330-4117

  4. Maria Donadio

    Maria Donadio

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    mdonadio@compass.com

    P: (917)-407-1666

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Laundry on Every Floor
  • Bike Room
  • Highrise

Open Houses

Sunday, Dec 21st

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

By Appointment Only

LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 09:00 PM

Property Details for 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

StatusActive
Days on Market92
Taxes$1,244 / month
Common Charges$1,277 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS Type-
Year Built1930
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building

The Sofia

94 Units27 StoriesBuilt in 1930

Location

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Building Information for 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

Building/ComplexThe SofiaFloor18Stories27Residences94Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1930Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$7,941 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,420

Property Taxes

$1,244

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,277

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$975,000
Oct 12, 2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

$999,000
Sep 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015101200919004

$999,000

+1.4% / yr

Aug 18, 2015

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

Jul 8, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

$999,000
Oct 20, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10361358

$999,999
Jul 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10361358

$1,185,000
Jun 6, 2014

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10457117

$1,300,000
May 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10457117

$1,300,000
Apr 3, 2008

Sold

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000
Apr 3, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008041500005002

$899,000
Feb 23, 2008

Contract Signed

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000
Dec 17, 2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$975,000
10/12/2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

$999,000
09/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015101200919004

$999,000

+1.4% / yr

08/18/2015

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

07/08/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10100857

$999,000
10/20/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10361358

$999,999
07/10/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10361358

$1,185,000
06/06/2014

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10457117

$1,300,000
05/08/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10457117

$1,300,000
04/03/2008

Sold

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000
04/03/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008041500005002

$899,000
02/23/2008

Contract Signed

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000
12/17/2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659

$899,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

Taxable ValueLand$24,445Additions$110,250Total$134,695
Tax Record2025$15,341 ($1,278 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt820 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1930ZoningC4-7APN1011141050

Schools near 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 452
PublicPK to 5

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J is a condo for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on September 18, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $975,000. It has been on the market for a total of 92 days and was last sold on October 12, 2015. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 452, Young Women's Leadership School and Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts. 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 820 sqft condo built in 1930.

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