MAY '23 NEWSletter

Spring Forward into 
May

As we welcome the month of May we also welcome the start of spring! With the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, there's a renewed sense of energy and optimism in the air. In this month's newsletter, I have some exciting updates and insights to share with you. So sit back, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and let's dive in!

Compass in the News
(BTW, the intro above was written using ChatGBT)

Everything you need to know about ChatGBT from INSIDER

Real Estate in the News

We are excited to announce the release of the Compass
Q1 2023 Manhattan Market Insights Report. This report
highlights the prevailing trends shaping the market.

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Did You Know?

Visits to New York rose 71% from 2021 to 2022. New York’s hotel occupancy topped 90% in December, leading the US. 56 million people visited New York in 2022.....that's 2 million fewer than the visitor count of Disney Florida at 58 million. Florida welcomed around 137 million domestic visitors in 2022 (and 5 million international), an increase of 5% over 2019 and 12.9% over 2021......contributing about $96.5 billion to Florida's economy.  Roughly 259 million people visited California in 2022, 46 million to Los Angeles alone!

Local Happenings

SUmmer 2023

22 Best Festivals and Summer Concerts in NYC 2023

From summer Stage to the Bryant Park Film Festival to Jazz Age Lawn Part, Museum Mile Festival and so much more, Summer in NYC is filled with so many events that it can get pretty overwhelming. Click HERE for the list + 34 summer things to do, summer guide and the best weekend getaways from NYC.

may & june 2023

NYC Events in May/June 

From parades to performances and art exhibits to roller rinks, there's no shortage of ways to have fun in NYC this MAY: TimeOut.

JUNE concerts, sporting events, Broadway, multiple observation decks, walking tours, NYC from the water and so much more. Find it HERE.

through june 4th

Destination Cosmos

Float through the stars at this new immersive space exhibit wanted to be an astronaut? Here's the next best thing. This immersive experience has blasted off into an exploration of our galaxy and beyond with stunning visuals and real-life videos courtesy of NASA. Read Article, Web page, below for tickets.
“Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience” at the historic Hall des Lumières.
 

Mind & Body

Watkins’ 2023 List of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People

#1 is....Watkins bookshop in London has been encouraging spiritual discovery and providing seekers with esoteric knowledge for over 120 years. In 2011, they started publishing the 100 list with the goal of celebrating the world’s living spiritual teachers.

WATKINS’ SPIRITUAL 100 LIST FOR 2023

Using Positive Neuroplasticity Training to Transform Your Mind

This article explains how positive neuroplasticity training works and how you can start training your mind to work as your friend rather than your foe. A little bit of intentional practice can create a stronger mind, elevate your happiness and unlock your potential.

Top US States to Live a Long, Healthy Life 
(New York is #18, not bad!)

*Key FindingsThe best states tend to have scenic outdoor areas and active populations
*7 of the 10 states with the longest life expectancies also rank in the top 10 for living a healthy lifestyle.
*The 10 states with the unhealthiest lifestyles also have the lowest life expectancies, concentrated in the Southeast.

Here's the list which also includes by country. Guess who's last.

Music: Record Store Day

On Record Store Day last month I took the opportunity to finally bring my 5 boxes of LP's(in plastic sleeves) up from the basement where they've been for 29 years. Here's the Before & After!

Featured Listings

Midtown East

100 United Nations Plaza, Unit 38AE

4 BD   4 BA   2978 SF   $3,800,000

NEW in Carnegie Hill

1349 Lexington Avenue, Unit 6B

3 BD   2 BA   2126 SF   $2,450,000

NEW in Carnegie hill

1349 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5F

3 BD   2 BA   $1,750,000 

MURRAY HILL

139 East 33rd Street, 
Unit 14B

1 BD   1 BA   850 SF   $745,000

Contract signed

221 East 50th Street, 
Unit 6B

STUDIO   1 BA   $275,000

Client Testimonials

Jeffrey Bua
RMJ Home Team

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
M: 917.991.1792
jeff.bua@compass.com

Office: 212-913-9058

Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. All Coming Soon listings in NYC are simultaneously syndicated to the REBNY RLS. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.