Sue's News And Views, April 2023

Sue's News and Views
April 2023

© Richard Koek

Dear All,

What are they seeing, the little girl and her mother, looking into the distance from high above, on this sunny day? Another one of @Richard Koek's magnificent photos sums it all up: 
When you're seeing it, you can get there.

I was born in April - a true spring baby!
I love this time of the year, when mother nature reclaims the reins and pushes ahead with such beauty and force - it leaves me in awe, every year.

Awe inspiring also, what 96 year old Broadway master composer John Kander said in an interview with Stephen Colbert in his Late Show: 
"New York is the greatest social experiment the world has ever seen.
SC: What are the elements of the experiment? 
JK: Everybody lives in New York, and everybody's natural enemy lives in New York. And the fact is: For the most part they don't kill each other." 
As Lin-Manuel Miranda nods.

The experiment is still ongoing. 
And we New Yorkers LOVE it.

Happy Easter              Happy Passover 

Happy Spring!

Warmly,
sue

Your Q1 2023 Manhattan
Market Report is Here!

New York is set for a spring awakening. Contract activity jumped 14.5 percent quarter-over-quarter in Q1 as buyers and sellers increasingly decided to move on with their lives after largely waiting on the sidelines during the second half of 2022, accepting the reality of higher interest rates, sustained economic uncertainty, and ongoing geopolitical challenges.
All signs indicate a continued market evolution, with consumers more willing to transact. While external factors may remain unsettling, Manhattan real estate remains a valued asset class.

Real Estate in the News

Housing Inventory Recovery Continues At A Breakneck Speed, Giving Buyers More Choices

"In a market with conditions that don’t particularly favor buyers or sellers, both will likely have to make compromises to make a deal happen. As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate and increase the cost of buying a home, it’s important for sellers to price their home appropriately to attract buyers in the market. For buyers, it’s critical they make the best offer they can on a home that fits their needs and budget."

Courtesy of Forbes

NYC April Events

SUNDAY, APRIL 9th

The Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival 

The Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival is all about the hats—lavishly decorated, from the exquisite to the outlandish. Anyone is welcome to join, just show up near St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10am on Easter Sunday to watch or saunter with the group up Fifth Avenue. 
Click HERE for more details. 

now - SUNDAY, April 23rd

The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage

Acclaimed artist Lily Kwong, the designer for The Orchid Show’s 20th year, presents a meditative and captivating design inspired by her ancestral connections to the natural world. Don’t miss this chance to be immersed in a mesmerizing array of orchids and to feel enwrapped in this one-of-a-kind experience at the New York Botanical Garden. 
Click HERE for more details & to purchase tickets.

Thierry Mugler: Couturissime

is the first retrospective to explore the fascinating, edgy universe of French designer and creator of iconic perfumes Thierry Mugler. A fashion visionary, Mugler established himself as one of the most daring and innovative designers of the late twentieth century. 
Stunning! Don't miss it!
Brooklyn Museum, through MAY 7

SUNDAYS at 8 and 9:30pm

The Lab Session:
Jam & Jazz Party with Mimi Jones & Friends

For more than two decades she’s been on the scene, bassist/vocalist/producer/label owner and now filmmaker Mimi Jones has reigned supreme, and now you can join her Lab Session - with open mic - at Room 623,
271 W 119th St.

EARTHDAY 2023
April 22nd

Climate Literacy - End Plastics - Plant Trees - Use your voting power to protect our environment - global Cleanup - sustainable Fashion - these are the components we need to build a healthy and sustainable Economy.
Awareness, and taking action are key at this point in time. Lets consent to our own survival.

Books, Photos & Writings of Arturo Schomburg Featured in Exhibition at The Met

Arturo Schomburg biographer Dr. Vanessa K. Valdés co-curated the upcoming exhibition, Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, which opens on APRIL 3

A Doll's House 
on Broadway

I felt sceptical: a radically minimalistic production of the Ibsen Classic - would this really work? By the end of the play (without intermission), I was  convinced, stunned, raptured. Jessica Chastain starring as Nora and her castmates under Jamie Lloyd's direction leave you breathless and shaken, making a monumental impact. 
Hudson Theatre, LIMITED ENGAGEMENT THROUGH JUNE 10

APRIL 12, 7 PM
Jazzmobile Sessions, Charenee Wade

Jazzmobile's mission is to present, preserve, promote and propagate America's classical music, Jazz. Known for expert vocal improvisational ability and her seriously swinging groove, Charenee Wade evokes a classic jazz sound akin to Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan, two of her musical touchstones.
The Chapel at the Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Ave. 
betw. 119TH & 120th ST New York, NY 10027
FREE, for tickets click HERE

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Best Healthy Home Upgrades for 2023

“It is no surprise that many homeowners are considering renovations that improve more than the look of a home.” These can all help homeowners clean faster, cook smarter and rest easier.

Courtesy of Forbes

30+ Best Kitchen Color Ideas 

Grab your paintbrush and get ready to give a fresh new look to your kitchen walls and cabinets.

Courtesy of Country Living

Spring Cleaning Checklist

The Ultimate Guide to a Tidier Home. Spring cleaning will be easier with our checklist that covers your house from top to bottom.

Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Featured Listings of the R-Team

TriBeCa

10 Jay Street, Unit 6C

2 BD   2 BA   0 SF   $2,590,000

Upper West Side

225 West 60th Street, Unit 7E

2 BD   2 BA   982 SF   $1,620,000

Upper West Side

41 West 82nd Street, Unit 1A

2 BD   2 BA   0 SF   $1,395,000

Foxhurst

982C Rogers Place

8 BD   6 BA   2692 SF   $1,225,000

Upper West Side

244 Riverside Drive, Unit 4A

2 BD   1 BA   964 SF   $799,000

Washington Heights

790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1K

2 BD   2 BA   0 SF   $795,000

Hamilton Heights

94 Hamilton Place, Unit 4A

3 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $535,000

Upper East Side

201 East 83rd Street, Unit 14G

0 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $410,000

Central Harlem

12 East 132nd Street, Unit 1A

2 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $380,000

Central Harlem

5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

2 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $330,000

Central Harlem

12 East 132nd Street, Unit 4B

2 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $310,000

Riverdale

4901 Henry Hudson Parkway West, Unit 9C

1 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $295,000

Kingsbridge Heights

3065 Sedgwick Avenue, Unit 6F

1 BD   1 BA   0 SF   $178,000

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