Opulence Unveiled: February Edition

As February unfolds, New York City is buzzing with cultural moments you won’t want to miss. From Infinite Harmony at The Oculus to the debut of Redwood starring Idina Menzel, and the much-anticipated SNL 50th Anniversary celebration at Rockefeller Center, there’s plenty to experience this month.

On the real estate front, Palm Beach saw a surge in luxury home sales last month, with $5M+ transactions tripling YOY.

January’s average sales price in Manhattan landed at $2,153,482, reflecting an 8.6% increase YOY. While prices remained strong, buyer activity slowed slightly—688 contracts were signed, marking a 6.1% drop from December but still 1% higher YOY. The average days on market was 176, a 7.9% decrease from December and relatively steady YOY, indicating that well-priced homes are still moving, but buyers remain selective.

Brooklyn’s market remained strong, with prices up 20.5% YOY to $1.37M and 2.9% from December. Homes in Brooklyn moved faster, with the average days on market at 117, down 4.9% from December and 12.7% YOY, suggesting buyers are acting quickly on desirable properties.

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Upcoming Events

Infinite Harmony at The Oculus

Now – February 12 | 185 Greenwich Street

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Spanning 150 feet across the World Trade Center Oculus floor, a striking snake sculpture embodies yin and yang, celebrating balance and unity for the Lunar New Year. Designed by artist Warren King with architects Richard Gluckman and Andrew Weigand, this aluminum masterpiece mirrors the Oculus’ skeletal lines, blending art and architecture. Experience its transformative energy through an interactive augmented reality feature as you explore.

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Redwood

February 13 – July | Nederlander Theatre

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Tony Award® winner Idina Menzel returns to Broadway in Redwood, a “visually stunning” (San Diego Magazine) new musical from writer-director Tina Landau. With a “perfection” (Forbes) score by Kate Diaz, Redwood is hailed as “the American musical of tomorrow” (San Diego Union-Tribune).

Jesse (Menzel) seems to have it all—until a life-altering event sends her to the towering redwoods of Northern California. There, a chance encounter and a leap of faith change everything. A story of resilience, healing, and discovery, Redwood is an unforgettable journey.

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Celebrate SNL50 at Rockefeller Center

Now - February 16 | 45 Rockefeller Plaza

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Celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live at Rockefeller Center! Experience a campus-wide SNL50 takeover with interactive exhibits, exclusive photo ops, and special menu items at Rock Center restaurants.

Snap photos with SNL50 flags at The Rink and the iconic SNL letters in the Channel Gardens. Head to the 67th floor of Top of the Rock for a special archival photo exhibit, included with any ticket.

Savor SNL-inspired bites and drinks, like the Booze Brothers cocktail at 5 Acres or the Coffee Talk Latte at Daily Provisions, available through February 16.

Stop by The Shop at NBC Studios to see real SNL costumes and props, and grab exclusive SNL50 merch, including a Studio 8H snow globe and a sherpa jacket designed with Jill Martin.

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Ralph’s Coffee on Madison Ave: When snow gently blankets the streets of NYC, there’s no better place to warm up than Ralph’s Coffee. Sip on something delicious as you take in the magic of Madison Avenue in winter. And while you’re here, be sure to spot our latest ad just outside Diptyque, Zitomer, and Christian Louboutin.

Luxury Real Estate Sales Surged in Palm Beach Last Month

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Since the election in November, interest in Palm Beach County has soared—and January’s numbers confirm the momentum.

Sales of single-family homes priced at $5 million or more tripled year-over-year, while overall single-family home contracts jumped 41%, according to Douglas Elliman data.

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