Sue's News and Views, March 2026

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Sue's News and Views,

March 2026

Dear All,

If you haven't been at The Frick Collection recently, to admire Flora Yukhnovich’s Four Seasons

a new original site-specific mural covering the four walls of the museum's cabinet, this is the time - go there before March 9. Whether you feel it is abstract art or if you see places and beings in this work - the colors of this original masterpiece will transport you to a magical place. No photograph could ever capture its magnificence. As nice as the internet can report about it - art can only be truly experienced with physical, sensuous presence and awareness. Balm for the soul that connects you with the source of your inherent human creativity.

We certainly had enough cold and snow this winter, and now we're all getting ready for spring!

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In the NYC Real Estate world, a trend we have been longing for is finally materializing: The 10-Year Treasury dipped below 4%, a major milestone, perfectly timed as we enter the SPRING SEASON OF 2026! Consequently, 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates dropped below 6% for the first time since September 2022. Buyers are coming out of the woodwork, and if you are looking for a 1bd/1ba condo home larger than many 2 bedroom apartments, with a river view and an in unit W/D: Just scroll down a bit!

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For fun, some math playing with numbers:

$1,000 invested in the S+P 500 on August 31st, 2025 - roughly 6 months ago - would be worth around $1,060 today. $1,000 invested in World Liberty Coin on August 31, 2025 would be worth $387 today, about the same drop as the value of BITCOIN. $1,000 invested in Gold on August 31, 2025 would be worth $1,424 today. $1,000 on APPLE stock would be worth $1,129 today. Spending $1,000 per month on rent would have cost you $6,000 over the past 6 months....of AFTER tax income. Which may help place the valuations on owning a home into a better perspective? Or maybe not.....?

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Take a look at my new listing - you have to see this in person to appreciate its true value!

How about stopping by our open house today?

Happy Spring!

Warmly,

sue

JUST LISTED

Open House Today 2:00 - 3:30pm

By Appt.

Hamilton Heights

725 Riverside Dr, Unit 4D, 10031

1 BD 1 BA 825 SF $620,000

Step into this beautifully designed 825 sq. ft. condominium, situated in a beautiful prewar midrise building. This huge 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is renovated, in excellent move-in condition, and offers 3 spacious rooms that are a serene retreat from the city’s hustle. Upon entering, the long hallway and large foyer leads you to an open and airy living space, featuring oversized windows with Western exposure that bathe the home in natural light and sunshine. Overlooking Riverside Park, with a stunning view of the Hudson River and the New Jersey shore, in the morning you'll see reflections of the rising sun, and in the evening you will enjoy gorgeous sunsets on a daily basis.

The renovated chef’s kitchen is featuring stainless steel appliances: gas oven and stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with freezer. For your convenience there also is an in unit washer/dryer. White cabinetry and black Granite countertops and backsplash create a stylish contrast, and a windowed layout complete this functional yet stylish space. The thoughtfully upgraded windowed bathroom features white tiles and a black granite floor. The apartment has recessed lighting, and popular prewar features such as high ceilings, crown moldings and 4 roomy floor to ceiling, California outfitted closets. The classic hardwood floors - oak with walnut inlays - flow seamlessly throughout. The generous square bedroom, easily fitting a king size bed, has a ceiling fan, and a large window facing an interior courtyard - it is pin-drop quiet.

725 Riverside Drive is investor- and pet-friendly, its residents enjoy the comfort of an elevator, access to a security system with video surveillance and voice intercom, and there is security staff on site 7 days a week from 4pm-midnight. A live-in superintendent and a porter are on staff, plus laundry, storage units and bike room spots for rent. Street parking is available - or if you prefer, there is a parking garage just two blocks away. Please note, that this is an agent-seller offering, and there is an assessment of $ 620.01/mo in place through December 2027.

The Ralph Ellison Memorial across the street - with open air Jazz music on weekends in the summer - is a reminder of the magnificent history of this neighborhood. Restaurants and bars like Trattoria BoNo, Bird in Hand, L'Artista, Geisha Sushi, Harlem Public, Uptown Bourbon, the Chipped Cup, and ice cream parlor Sugar Hill Creamery offer consistent culinary quality. Ayten Farrell Hair Salon and The SPAaaht are trusted beauty spots. The post office, City MD and pharmacies are around the corner, as are 5 subway lines 1, A,B,C,D as well as M5, M4, M3, M100 and M101 buses. Access to the West Side Highway is a breeze.

Riverside Park with its many offerings is the green lung of the area - you will love having it right in front of your door!

Real Estate in the News

Compass names Neda Navab New President

Navab, who has been with Compass since 2018, has been named president of Compass Real Estate and will focus on agent support.

Courtesy of

housingwire

To all Sellers:

On Friday Compass broke the news of a fantastic new strategy partnership with Rocket and Redfin.com bringing you more exposure, sooner; no public days on market; no visible price drop history; a direct connection to serious buyers:

Through our strategic partnership with Redfin.com, I can market your home to one of the largest buyer audiences in real estate — with no days on market or price drop history.

Listing your home as a Compass Coming Soon is a powerful way to test pricing and build early demand. Now, you can choose to have your listing displayed on both Compass.com and Redfin.com, expanding your reach to 60 million buyers!

NYC Events March 2026

FEBRUARY 12 - MAY 25

Gainsborough:

The Fashion of Portraiture

The museum's first special exhibition dedicated to the artist—and the first devoted to Gainsborough's portraiture ever held in New York—this show brings together over two dozen of Gainsborough's most spectacular portraits from across North America and the United Kingdom, representing each stage of his four-decade career.

The Frick Collection

1 East 70th St.

And don't forget to visit the museum's cabinet before Mach 9 to see Flora Yukhnovich’s Four Seasons!

MARCH 8

International Women's Day

"Give to Gain" is the official theme for International Women's Day 2026, promoting a collaborative mindset where generosity and mutual support accelerate gender equality. It encourages individuals and organizations to share knowledge, time, and opportunities, fostering a "rising tide lifts all boats" approach rather than viewing success as a finite, competitive resource.

MARCH 13, 7:30 PM

The Dolphins Quartet

Piano on Park Live presents:

The Dolphins Quartett. These talented young musicians combine works from the classical chamber music canon with their own collaborative group compositions and collective improvisations.

At Scandinavia House

58 Park Ave.

Tickets and more details HERE

MARCH 16-30

Womens Jazz Festival

The Schomburg Center’s centennial celebration continues with its annual Women's Jazz Festival (WJF). For over 30 years, the festival and its curators have brought together vocalists, musicians, dancers, and a melding of musical genres, to deliver an exciting series of concerts honoring the contributions of Black women in jazz! Learn more and get tickets:

March 16: Ms.Lisa Fischer

March 23: Kandace Springs

March 30: Dee Dee Bridgewater

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

515 Malcolm X Blvd

THROUGH APRIL 26

The Orchid Show:

Mr.Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle

At The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, orchids collide with concrete in a dazzling reimagining of the Big Apple, from stoops and slice shops to the subway itself. Step into a breathtaking fusion of nature and cityscape artistry in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and experience the flair and style of New York transformed by thousands of flowers.

New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx

To learn more and for tickets, click HERE

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Not Sure If You Are Ready To Buy A Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions...

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates, home prices, the current state of the economy, and more...

Courtesy of

keeping current matters

Is Finishing a Basement Worth the Money? Real Estate Experts Weigh In

If there’s one thing almost every homeowner—or aspiring buyer—craves, it’s more space. A home office. A playroom. A guest suite. Or somewhere to put the treadmill you’ve been meaning to use. While accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are an increasingly popular option, the most obvious answer might be under your feet: the basement.

Color Capping is the New Paint Trend that takes Color Drenching to the Next Level

Designers are embracing color capping, a paint technique that layers two hues across walls and ceilings for a look that's both striking and cozy.

Courtesy of

Realtor.Com

Courtesy of

HGTV

Featured Listings of the R-Team

Hamilton Heights

725 Riverside Dr, Unit 4D, 10031

1 BD 1 BA 825 SF $620,000

This huge 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is renovated, in excellent move-in condition, and offers 3 spacious rooms that are a serene retreat from the city’s hustle.

Across the street from the Ralph Ellison Memorial, this block is a special place, that breathes the historic magnificence of this neighborhood. Riverbank State Park only 5 minutes away.

And inside - peace and serenity in pristine surroundings in an oversized apartment with plenty of character, and closets galore. Included for free: Colorful sunsets on every clear day.

Visit our open house today 2:00 - 3:30pm, or schedule a private appointment!

Upper West Side

26 W 97th St, Unit 2C, 10025

1 BD 1 BA 580 SF $699,000

Upper West Side

244 Riverside Dr, Unit 5K, 10025

1 BD 1 BA $569,000

Central Harlem

171 W 131st St, Unit 603, 10027

1 BD 1 BA 650 SF $499,000

Washington Heights

720 W 173rd St, Unit 38, 10032

1 BD 1 BA $330,000

Upper West Side

293 Riverside Dr, Unit 4B, 10025

0 BD 1 BA 305 SF $325,000

Washington Heights

720 W 173rd St, Unit 23, 10032

1 BD 1 BA $300,000

Bedford Park

325 E 201st St, Unit 5F, 10458

1 BD 1 BA 800 SF $179,000

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Sue Mathys

Licensed as

Susanne Mathys-Huerzeler

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

The R-Team

M: 917.667.9407

sue.mathys@compass.com

Office: 646-982-0353

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