Start with the room
Apartment tastings need enough surface area for bottles, glasses, tasting notes, food, water, and service tools.
A dining table, kitchen island, or residential lounge can work if guests can hear the host and move comfortably.
Confirm building rules
Many NYC buildings have rules around outside vendors, alcohol, guest access, elevators, insurance, trash, and residential lounge usage.
Confirming those details before the quote keeps the event from becoming a day-of logistics problem.
Keep the format compact
Four to six wines is usually enough for an apartment setting.
If the tasting is part of a dinner party, birthday, or anniversary, a shorter guided segment can feel more natural than a long class.