Opulence Unveiled: January Edition
As we step into 2025, New York City is buzzing with energy, and we’re thrilled to bring you the latest in real estate, culture, and trends to start the year.
This month, the city offers an array of must-see events, including The 70th Winter Show, New York Fashion Week, and the thought-provoking Anne Frank The Exhibition. For those heading south this winter, Palm Beach’s iconic Palm House has reopened after a breathtaking renovation—truly a destination to add to your list.
In the world of luxury real estate, explore Mansion Global’s 2025 Luxury Real Estate Outlook for insights into the year’s emerging trends, innovative developments, and the evolving role of smart-home technology in simplifying modern living.
The average sales price in Manhattan reached $2,317,200, reflecting a 1.9% rise from November and a 2.5% increase year-over-year. While the average days on market decreased to 191, 710 contracts were signed, marking a slight dip from November but up 4.1% from December 2023.
For Brooklyn, December was strong, with average sales prices climbing to $1,392,569, up 12% from November and 14.1% year-over-year. Homes moved quickly, with days on market dropping to 111, an 8.3% improvement month-over-month and year-over-year.
Upcoming Events
The 70th Winter Show
January 24 – February 2 | Park Avenue Armory
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The Winter Show, held annually at the Park Avenue Armory, is America’s premier art, antiques, and design fair. Featuring over 70 renowned dealers and spanning 5,000 years of art, the Show offers an extraordinary selection of fine and decorative works, from paintings and jewelry to contemporary ceramics and furniture. Known for its rigorous vetting by 120 experts, it guarantees works of the highest authenticity and quality.
Founded in the 1950s, the Fair benefits East Side House Settlement, a nonprofit supporting education and technology programs in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Proceeds from ticket sales fund these transformative community initiatives.
Anne Frank The Exhibition
January 27, Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day, – April 30
Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street near Fifth Avenue
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For the first time, the Anne Frank House is bringing an immersive recreation of the Secret Annex to audiences outside Amsterdam. This groundbreaking experience offers a full-scale replica of the space where Anne Frank, her family, and four others lived in hiding for two years to escape Nazi persecution.
Anne Frank: The Exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore Anne’s life not just as a victim but as a girl, writer, and enduring symbol of resilience. Featuring over 100 original items from the Anne Frank House collection—including artifacts never before displayed—it provides powerful insights into the life, legacy, and global impact of Anne Frank, whose diary remains one of the most translated books in history.
New York Fashion Week
February 6 – 11 | Main Events: Spring Studios at 50 Varick Street
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New York Fashion Week, held every February and September, is a premier biannual event where international designers showcase their collections to buyers, press, and the public over 7–9 days. As one of the "Big 4" fashion weeks alongside Paris, London, and Milan, it stands as a cornerstone of the global fashion calendar, complemented by numerous smaller events worldwide.
Spanning the city, New York Fashion Week is produced by multiple organizations, creating a dynamic and diverse celebration of style.
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An Icon Has Returned: The newly opened Palm House, Palm Beach’s first hotel in four years, sits on iconic Royal Palm Way. Originally built in the 1960s and once known as “the heart of Palm Beach,” the 79-room hotel has been revitalized through an extensive renovation led by Iconic Luxury Hotels and Cooper Carry. Take a Look Inside With Vogue
2025 Luxury Real Estate Outlook
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Luxury housing looks promising for next year, with global central banks easing interest rates and the U.S. stock market expected to climb.
This optimism is also reflected in interior design trends, which have shifted from minimalism to vibrant, personality-driven styles. Design experts predict a refined take on maximalism that prioritizes focus over excess.
Explore Mansion Global’s five-part series for insights on these trends, upcoming luxury developments, evolving home amenities, and how smart-home technology could simplify life in 2025.
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Featured Properties
Experience a glimpse into our highly sought-after inventory, where unparalleled luxury and captivating elegance await your discovery.
109 East 79th Street, Penthouse | Upper East Side
5 beds • 5.5 baths • 5,561 sqft • $28,995,000
21 West 70th Street | DUMBO
6 beds • 5 baths • 4 ½ baths • 7,517 sqft • $11,900,000