JUNE 2025 NEWSLETTER

Doug Eichman Team

June Newsletter

Why do I love June? It is the “official” start of summer…toes in the sand, longer hours of daylight, and strawberries ripe for picking. It is also the” unofficial” end of the spring selling season in NYC. With the unusually cloudy and rainy weather this spring, (In May, NYC received nearly double the average rainfall); and the arrival of warm and sunny days in June, I am hopeful the spring season will pay no heed to the calendar and simply go on and on. One of the world’s first roller coasters opened at Coney Island on June 16, 1884. It feels as if we have been on “The Real Estate Cyclone” the entire year. The last full moon of spring, called the Strawberry Moon, occurs on June 11. While it's named for the short harvesting period, the moon itself doesn't appear red or pink. Enjoy one of the dozens of Strawberry Festivals throughout the state. This year, the Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival will be held on Father’s Day weekend. More than 30 organizations and groups derive benefit from the festival proceeds. Unfortunately, it is too late to enter the Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest! Finally, where were you on June 20, 1975? Hint: DAADA…DAADA…these two simple notes have terrified millions of moviegoers. On that date, the movie “Jaws” was released; establishing the modern “summer blockbuster”. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, there are various events and releases. For those wishing to get out of the city, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce is hosting a major celebration, including the premiere of the documentary "Jaws@50: The Definitive Inside Story" and an after-party. Enjoy June, but “You’ll never go in the water again”.

Doug

Real Estate In The News!

Rear View Mirror, May Market at a Glance!

Merry Month of May!

29 contracts were signed last week in Manhattan at $4M and above, 26 fewer than the previous week which was the strongest week since November 2021. Condos outsold co-ops 13-7 with 1 condop and 8 townhouses signed. May was a strong month – the strong S&P performance spilled over into the luxury residential market..second best May since 2006. The #1 contract a townhouse at 9-11 W. 54th Street for $49.5M reduced from $63M when it was listed in April 2023. See it HERE!

Happening in June!

250 Years Young!

Learn the story behind famed author Jane Austen in this exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum. "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250" shares the inspiring tale of Jane Austen’s authorship and her gradual rise to international fame. See special artifacts from Jane Austen's House in England, along with manuscripts, books, and artworks that present compelling new perspectives on Austen's literary achievement, personal style and her global legacy. Details HERE!

Hot Town!

Clear your calendar: Summer for the City is back, with Lincoln Center once again turning its Manhattan campus into the ultimate cultural playground. The fourth annual festival runs from June 11 through August 9 this year, bringing more than 200 events to the city, nearly all of them free or pay-what-you-wish. Expect global dance parties, experimental opera, kids’ storytimes, jazz nights, pop-ups and tons more. This year’s programming also takes a deeper dive into international artistry than ever before.

Info HERE!

Before The Selfie!

This exhibition at the MET presents a bold new history of American photography from the medium’s birth in 1839 to the first decade of the 20th century. Drawn from The Met’s William L. Schaeffer Collection, major works by known and unknown photographers in small towns and cities from coast to coast. The show explores the dramatic change in the nation’s sense of itself that was driven by the immediate success of photography as the county's multi dimentional preoccupation. Info HERE!

Follow The Yellow Brick Road! The yellow brick road will get a tantalizing, technicolor twist when BCEFA presents Broadway Bares: Come Out Come Out, this year’s Oz-ified spin on the highly anticipated striptease spectacular, makes its electrifying, heart-pounding debut. Click your heels (or heels off) as 200 of NYC’s most dazzling dancers erupt into full-out, larger-than-life production numbers on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in two Wizard of Oz-inspired performances - 9:30 and midnight, Hammerstein Ballroom. Details HERE!
	The Pigeon Gets His Day! On Saturday, June 14th, we’re getting a full blown pigeon party as Pigeon Fest: a free, all-day festival celebrating National Pigeon Appreciation Day heads to the High Line! During Pigeon Fest visitors can enjoy free public programming including pigeon-themed carnival games, art workshops, a concert, and more. Plus, there will be a Pigeon Impersonation Pageant to compete for title of the best pigeon impersonator! Only in New York could this happent! Details HERE!

Lifestyle Tips!

Making it Sizzle!

Summer is busy, busy, busy for everyone and planning and organizing early can go a long way in making the activities less hectic. Where to start and what to do?? Homes & Gardens magazine compiled a list of 10 things to organize to make your summer more sunny! See the full list HERE!

Lucky 13!

Researching my recipes for this month’s newsletter, I had trouble coming up with an appropriate summer favorite that I have not already shared over the years. My go-to's are always Ina or Martha when I can’t come up with a favorite from my own collection, but I came across a blog I saved from last year and I think it does the trick! Thank you King Arthur Baking Company…not just an item, but 13 great summer recipes! Read on HERE!