April is here, bringing blooming landscapes and the perfect time to make a move in real estate! As the season of renewal takes full swing, the market is buzzing with fresh opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.

Whether you’re considering listing your home, searching for your dream space, or just curious about what’s out there, now is an ideal time to take action. With inventory shifting and buyers eager to find their perfect match,

positioning yourself strategically can make all the difference.

Let’s shake off the last chill of winter, embrace the season of growth, and make your real estate goals a reality this spring!

As always, you know where to find me!

Best,

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Manhattan Home Sales Soar as Buyers Seize

on Mortgage Rate Dips

Manhattan home sales had a strong start to the year as a bigger share of buyers chose to bite the bullet and accept elevated mortgage rates.

The number of transactions completed in the first quarter jumped 29% from a year earlier to 2,560, according to appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and brokerage Douglas Elliman. The median price of those deals rose 11% to $1.165 million.

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New York City Council Votes to Reform Scaffolding and Sidewalk Shed Rules to Reduce Their Presence, Improving Public Safety and NYC’s Streetscapes

City Hall, NY – The New York City Council passed legislation to strengthen the safety and efficiency of sidewalk shed management, including bills to shorten the duration of sidewalk shed permits and improve their designs.

There are currently over 8,400 scaffolding structures across New York City, and the extremely lengthy duration of their presence negatively impacts public safety and streetscapes.

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NYC to install e-bike charging stations on sidewalks

The charging stations will be outside of buildings, in cabinets on the sidewalk. Property owners and tenants with a landlord approval can apply for them.

"As more and more New Yorkers turn to e-bikes as a safe, affordable and convenient way to get around, we need to do our part to ensure charging is safe and accessible,"

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Foundations Underway at 1448 Third Avenue 

on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Façade installation has begun on 665 Fifth Avenue, the 28-story US headquarters for Rolex in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects and developed by the Rolex Realty Company, the 469-foot-tall structure will yield 199,000 square feet of office and retail space for the world-famous watchmaker.

Adamson Associates is the architect of record and Pavarini McGovern is the general contractor for the project, which is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 53rd Street.

Read more from newyorkyimby.com

NYC events in May 2025

Now that spring is in full swing, there’s no shortage of outstanding NYC events in May 2025. We encourage you to find things to do outside and take in all the greenery by visiting some of the best NYC parks while the flowers are blooming. As for the month’s major holidays, don’t miss out on all the awesome things to do for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.

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A first look at the revitalized Frick Collection reopening this spring

Like was the case in many Gilded Age mansions, the staircase at The Frick Collection was a barrier to the more private, intimate spaces upstairs. The second floor, where the Frick family’s bedrooms and quiet spaces existed, has been strictly off limits to the public, still strangely upholding that old upstairs/downstairs dynamic that so many of us are familiar with thanks to shows like Downton Abbey.

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