Sue's News and Views November 2025

Dear All,

What is the REAL New York? The buildings made from steel, glass windows glistening in the sun, the fashion extroverts not afraid to express their colorful fantasies, the rundown old houses barely keeping themselves upright, the blinking lights and orchestra overtures of Broadway theatres, the elegance and wonder of the art temples, the dark, hot subway and its underworld, the wasteland somewhere between two vacant deserted factories, full of possibilities.

I've always been drawn to the wasteland and the decay, the place where opportunity lives, where Phoenix can rise from the ashes. To the hidden squalor or beauty, right next to each other...

Life is like that. When you win, you're on top of the world, when you've lost you feel alone. No one wins all the time, no one loses all the time. There is no failure - you succeed, or you learn. The "winners" and the "losers" - New York embraces all. It is the city of resilience, of expression, full of joie de vivre!

I'm grateful, New York, for the splendor, the twilight, your edgy and innovative spirit, the smells of winds and blossoms, the excruciating noise and the energy of excitement, the glimmer of hope in a smile of a stranger, the laugh of a child. For the music and the kindness and so many generous spirits I've encountered here.

Thank you to the city I've called my home for 18 years.

My love for New York will never wane...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly,

sue

Manhattan Market report Q 3, 2025

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Real Estate in the News

Patience Won't Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why...

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

NYC November Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2025

NYC Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is a 26.2-mile race through all five boroughs, uniting tens of thousands of runners and spectators in a citywide celebration of endurance and community. Organized by the New York Road Runners, the event culminates in a thrilling finish in Central Park—an iconic moment that captures the spirit and energy of New York.

Click HERE to learn more!

NOVEMBER 5 AND 19, 7PM

Susanne Mack,

Chapters

Chapters is Susanne Mack's new cabaret show that delves into the rich tapestry of life transitions.

Directed by David Mills, with

Jody Shelton on Piano.

Cabaret Room, Pangea

178 Second Ave. (betw. 11th and 12th St. in the East Village)

Click HERE to learn more and for tickets

NOVEMBER 6, 6:30-8PM

CBFS: The Fight for Black Education and Black History

ONLINE event and discussion:

In a moment when Black history and Black studies are under attack, it is critical to hear from the scholars, organizers, and teachers steadfastly pursuing and documenting this work. This virtual panel brings together four such writers to share about their books. Dr. Brian Jones (Black History Is for Everyone) and Jesse Hagopian (Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education) will discuss the importance of Black history and organizing for anti-racist schools and educational institutions.

Get you FREE ticket HERE

NOVEMBER 7-16, 2025

New York Comedy Festival

The New York Comedy Festival will take place from November 7–16, 2025, across all five boroughs of New York City. The festival will feature more than 100 shows and over 200 comedians, offering audiences a chance to experience some of the best in comedy from around the world. Tickets are now available for purchase.

Click HERE to learn more!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2-10PM

Wall To Wall Stevie Wonder

This event is FREE and no tickets are required. Drop in for a bit or stay awhile...

Symphony Space’s beloved annual marathon returns with a joyful, all-day tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder. This “gift to the city of New York” (The New York Times) brings together music, dance, conversation, and more—all inspired by Wonder’s extraordinary legacy.

Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre,

2537 Broadway at 95th Street

NOVEMBER 19, 7 PM

Eliane Amherd & Beat Kaestli

You're in for a treat, when Eliane Amherd (vocals, guitar) Beat Kaestli (vocals), Yoshi Waki (bass), Rosa Avila (drums) play original music and jazz classics with infectious world music grooves in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

at SUPERFINE, 126 Front St. Dumbo, Brooklyn

Kiss Of The Spider Woman

The new musical movie version of this tale, based on the 1976 novel by Argentine writer Manuel Puig, and the stage musical by John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally (book), depicts the daily conversations between two cellmates in an Argentine prison, Molina and Valentín, and the intimate bond they form in the process. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and Tonathiu, directed by Bill Condon.

In movie theatres all over NYC

November 27, 2025

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a cherished New York City tradition held each Thanksgiving morning, featuring giant balloons, floats, marching bands, and live performances as it travels from Central Park West to Macy’s Herald Square.

Click HERE to learn more!

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

This Color is the Next Millennial Gray

Discover the color that is dethroning the long-reigning milennial gray, a shade that many are glad to see go

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value

The road to selling a home can be a long one. Learn to how to increase the value of your home—based on your budget.

Courtesy of HGTV

5 Things to Ignore on a Home Tour

Don't rule out a potential home for the wrong reasons. Focus on the details that count.

Courtesy of U.S. News

New Home Design Principles for Older Adults

The changes that impact many of our bodies and lives as we grow into our “golden years” also impact how we live in our homes.

Courtesy of Forbes

Featured Listings o the R-Team

Upper West Side

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Unit 6K

1 BD 1 BA $500,000

Upper West Side

293 Riverside Drive,

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0 BD 1 BA 305 SF $325,000

Hamilton Heights

100 Hamilton Place,

Unit 2F

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Sue Mathys

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed as

Susanne Mathys-Huerzeler

The R-Team

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