Home tour: A Moroccan-inspired apartment on Billionaires’ Row in Central Park, New York

After taking a private elevator up to the apartment, you enter a 30-foot-long gallery hall lined with the couple’s expansive art collection. A custom hand-blown chandelier adds dynamic energy to the space, illuminating the artworks and setting the tone for the entire home. 

On the apartment’s northern side is the great room, which serves as an entertaining space for family and friends alike. A primary fixture is the cabinet by Michael Coffey, an American sculptor, with bold paintings from Mark Grotjahn nearby. 

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In the middle of the room is a large table carved from a single walnut slab, which adds dynamism to the space. “At nine feet in length, it’s a commanding piece, piece, yet it has a quiet, organic energy that fits beautifully within the great room,” Zerbini says. “The piece is not just functional—it acts as a focal point, grounding the room and adding structure without disrupting the flow of the space.

When asked what her other favourite piece in the home was, Zerbini expressed her love for the Mattia Bonetti siesta chairs by the great room window. “I’ve always admired the bold shape and the unique materiality of these chairs,” she says, referring to their orange boucle fabric. “When searching for a statement piece in the great room, I wanted something both visually striking and comfortable. This colour also injects energy into the space without overwhelming it.” 

“The family didn’t want a traditional, formal dining room,” shares Zerbini. “They wanted a flexible space to use daily, and the communal setup of the great room accommodates that.” This space flows seamlessly into the nearby family room, which is separated from the great room by a set of pocket doors. With a breakfast table overlooking Central Park, the family can dine together with ease. “It serves as a central hub, providing a sense of comfort and togetherness,” Zerbini says. 

Zerbini also shared another favourite piece in the home, which is Alaya Serfaty’s Soma Duet chandelier, which was commissioned by the family for their dining room. “I’m drawn to the ethereal quality of Serfaty’s work–the way her chandeliers feel light and almost weightless, yet possess such distinctive, organic shapes,” she enthuses. 

On the other end of the great room is the den, which offers a more atmospheric, introspective space to lounge in. The den’s walls are lined with reclaimed teak tiles, which stand in contrast with the Damien Hirst and Joe Bradley paintings on the wall. “The space was specifically designed with the teenage children in mind,” shares Zerbini. The classic Mahjong sofas and ottomans can be stacked and moved around, perfect for family movie nights and intimate gatherings with friends. 

Moving into the more personal areas of the home, the primary bedroom suite is the epitome of relaxation and warmth. With more muted tones in comparison to the rest of the home, the bedroom still features a wide range of textures for visual interest. 

The children’s bedrooms are also catered to their unique personalities, with each child involved in the design process. For the daughter’s bedroom, Zerbini leaned into her artistic tendencies with a dedicated drawing table. Her room also features custom, bleached walnut bookcases for her supplies, sketchbooks and novels. 

In another room, the child's passion for Lego building and making shines through. One key feature of the room is custom shelving to display his latest creations. The room takes inspiration from mid-century modern designs, with bespoke millwork flanking his bed to balance both functionality and his distinctive style. 

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