WEST VILLAGE GC

I learned refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical, carpentry, and millwork. Almost a foreshadowing, I worked with specialists worldwide to make the boat's complex systems perform perfectly. I also absorbed the practical, comfortable, yet luxurious design of the yacht. And after that, I tried to be Gordon Gekko. Following my Wall Street firing, I bought an apartment in the West Village, NY, for $325k and spent $50k on it. I designed it, gutted it, built it, and lived in it. I loved the creative process of building my home. I knew that security, comfort, and beauty made me feel good; it made me feel safe - and I knew my calling. When I wanted to sell it two years later for $500k, a real estate broker suggested, "List it for a million." One week later, in 2001, it sold for a million cash (far exceeding the other prices on the block). West Village GC was born. I was the first customer. Six months later, I landed a $56k job. It went great. From there, we got recommended for other jobs...

Primary location: New York United States