Jennifer Zabinski, event planner to the stars, knows a thing or two about creating a cohesive vision with a wow-factor and memorable details. If that’s not already apparent in the parties she dreams up (she planned Serena Williams’ New Orleans wedding to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, as well as Meghan Markle’s NYC baby shower when she was pregnant with Prince Archie), perhaps her Manhattan apartment is even more proof. The Upper East Side listing, which she redesigned and has called her primary residence, just came to market for slightly under $4 million.
According to her company, JZ Events’, website, Zabinski has a background in hospitality and has lived in this 73rd Street dwelling with her husband, two children, and two dogs. The sixth-story apartment balances classic architecture with fashion-forward decor. Zabinski brought a contemporary touch to the traditional unit with lacquered kitchen cabinetry, wallpapered ceiling, chic furnishings…and it is apt for hosting, of course. After all, she is known for her exquisite, thoughtful parties.
Stepping inside, a distinguished foyer leads to two formal entertaining spaces. The living room boasts a working double-sided fireplace (as does the primary suite) and is adjacent to a more casual den. There is a home office, ideal for homework sessions or planning the next high-profile event. While Zabinski likely held countless dinner parties, the formal dining room can be transformed into an additional ensuite bedroom. In total, it spans 2,600 square feet with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one half-bath.
The building itself, a charming pre-war co-op with a full-time doorman, was designed by architect Emory Roth and built in 1932. For those taste as discerning as Zabinski’s, Catherine L Juracich, Thomas Ventura, and Lesley Schulhof of The Corcoran Group hold the UES listing asking $3,995,000.
