Dottie Herman, CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman, gabbed with “Real Housewives of New York City” star Jill Zarin, who’s currently in Las Vegas, on this past weekend’s “Eye on Real Estate,” her show on WOR talk radio. Herman said that she’s watched Zarin’s show since it’s first season and that she’s “addicted” to it (Zarin said that the show’s delayed return has been due to editing issues). In addition, Herman took callers’ queries. Among the callers during the episode were a central New Jersey caller, asking about real estate tax on inherited property, and a landlord looking to turn his rental property into a primary residence. [WOR]

Zarin Fabric at 314 Grand Street and Jill Zarin

Long-time fabric and home furnishings brand Zarin Fabrics, owned by Jill Zarin and husband Bobby Zarin, both of “The Real Housewives of New York City” fame, is consolidating its Lower East Side headquarters, according to the Bowery Boogie blog. The company is currently seeking a tenant for its 4,000-square-foot ground-floor retail space at 314 Grand Street on the corner of Allen Street. Ilan Rosenthal of Living Real Estate Group, the exclusive broker for the property, said that Zarin is vacating the space, which used to serve as a showroom, to focus more on its wholesale goods business, while keeping its other space in the building as a flagship location. [more]

(Updated: 12:58 p.m.) The new brightly lit Limelight Marketplace is a great departure from the notorious nightclub with a very dark past. While the exterior of the building and detailed stained glass windows remain, the 163-year-old Episcopal church-turned Limelight nightclub has been transformed into a trendy shopping emporium and given a new name: Limelight Marketplace. The 25,000-square-foot building, at 656 Sixth Avenue and 20th Street, has two full stories and a multi-level maze of 60 little shops on the perimeter of a hollowed out space. The retailers offer a small portion of their inventory in spaces
ranging from 100 to 700 square feet, according to a spokesperson for the
marketplace, giving them a pop-up shop feel. And in a way they are,
with leases ranging from six months to a year. Stars from “The Real Housewives of New York City” were on hand at the grand opening cocktail party last night. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” said “Housewife” Jill Zarin, co-owner of Zarin Fabrics. “It’s a great place to come gift shopping.”
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Real Housewives” Jill Zarin, the Laurel

Jill Zarin, one of the stars on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York,” was seen perusing a $13 million penthouse at the Laurel at 400 East 67th Street at First Avenue. The four-bedroom, 4,073-square-foot spot has a private roof deck and a master bathroom surrounded by glass. The Laurel’s amenities include a theater, private dining room and triathlon training center. Zarin, who had expressed interest in purchasing space in the Apthorp, is listing her current home for $3.2 million. [more]

Jill Zarin and her condo at 401 East 60th Street

Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York” star Jill Zarin has put her three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Upper East Side apartment at 401 East 60th Street on the market for $3.2 million. The unit was first listed with Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Callae Brownstein and Howard Margolis six days ago, according to Streeteasy.com. The 1,956-square-foot apartment, which was famously redecorated on the show with help from husband Bill Zarin’s firm, Zarin Fabrics, has 10-foot ceilings and large windows. [Post] and [US Magazine]
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