43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10023
Description
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
![Zahra Joudi]()
Zahra Joudi
Listing Agent
![Elizabeth Pizzulli]()
Elizabeth Pizzulli
Alternative Listing Agent
![Kishia Marte]()
Kishia Marte
Alternative Listing Agent
![Maria Donadio]()
Maria Donadio
Alternative Listing Agent
![Julia Collins]()
Julia Collins
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Laundry on Every Floor
- Bike Room
- Highrise
Location
$8,167 per month
$5,646
$1,244
$1,277
Property information
43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,244 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 3.0
- MLS Type: Condo
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: The Sofia
- Floor: 18
- Stories: 27
- Residences: 95
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Highrise
Property History
43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | Sold Manual | $940,000 |
| 06/10/2026 | $940,000 -0.6% / yr | |
| 04/13/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/18/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $975,000 |
| 10/12/2015 | $999,000 | |
| 09/30/2015 | $999,000 +1.4% / yr | |
| 08/18/2015 | — | |
| 07/08/2015 | $999,000 | |
| 10/20/2014 | $999,999 | |
| 07/10/2014 | $1,185,000 | |
| 06/06/2014 | $1,300,000 | |
| 05/08/2014 | $1,300,000 | |
| 04/03/2008 | Sold RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659 | $899,000 |
| 04/03/2008 | $899,000 | |
| 02/23/2008 | Contract Signed RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659 | $899,000 |
| 12/17/2007 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #ee55610099c9ff47f8e969c2e7a070d00da7d659 | $899,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
Total Finished SqFt
820 SqFtLot Size
0 SqFtYear Built
1930Zoning
C4-7APN
1011141050Schools
Near 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
- Rated 8 out of 108/10P.S. 452Public · PK-5 · 0.2 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 8 out of 108/10West End Secondary SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 6 out of 106/10Fiorello H Laguardia High School of Music, Art and Performing ArtsPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10Manhattan/Hunter Science High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRHigh School for Arts, Imagination and InquiryPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 3 out of 103/10High School for Law, Advocacy and Community JusticePublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRThe Speyer Legacy SchoolPrivate · K-8 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRProfessional Childrens SchoolPrivate · 6-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRYork Prep SchoolPrivate · 6-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 43 West 61st Street, Unit 18J, Upper West Side | $940,000 | 1 | 1 | 820 | – |
$1,430,000 | 1 | 2 | 1,240 | – | |
$1,700,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,335 | – | |
$1,700,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,335 | – | |
$1,300,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,180 | – | |
$780,000 | 1 | 1 | 840 | – | |
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