Committee Member: Steve Gold

Steve Gold

Manhattan - Real Estate Broker

From selling some of the most luxurious apartments in Manhattan to starring on his own show, “Million Dollar Listing New York,” it seems as though there is not much that Steve Gold can’t do. “I was a bit of a nerd,” Gold admits, referring to his schooling at New York University which left him with a double major in finance and marketing. When Gold isn’t selling apartments, you can catch him with his girlfriend and baby road tripping back to his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut, playing ice hockey, or simply enjoying Manhattan and all it has to offer.

Q&A:

Hometown?

Stamford, CT.

Place you call home now (neighborhood, etc.)?

I live in the Zaha Hadid building in West Chelsea, but I just bought a loft in Soho that I’m completely gutting.

Any notes on your education?

Little known fact is that I was the salutatorian of my high school class. Then, I graduated early from NYU Stern with a double major in finance and marketing. I was a bit of a nerd.

Favorite sport to watch?

Tennis and ice hockey.

Favorite sport to play?

Ice hockey.

Best vacation ever?

Anywhere with my girlfriend.

Dream trip destination?

I’m happy as long as there’s good snow and skiing.

Favorite dinner?

The hanger steak at L’Artusi.

Favorite dessert?

Ice cream from The Fudge Company in Southampton.

Underrated food?

Peanut butter cup.

Dish you’re best at cooking?

Breakfast.

Road trip -- three in the car with you. Living or dead. Who are they? Why?

My girlfriend, Luiza, my baby, Rose, and my dog, Pablo. I do this every weekend.

Favorite TV show as a kid?

Saved by the Bell; 90210.

Favorite movies?

My favorite movies are mostly comedies. I have a stressful job so I like to laugh. Wedding Crashers, The Hangover, those types of movies are my favorites.

Favorite actress and or actor?

Owen Wilson.

Favorite bands?

My music taste varies like the color of the rainbow.

Most impressive live performance you ever saw?

Adele. Her voice is incredible.

Car you drive now?

Mercedes Benz G Wagon and a Range Rover, depending on where I’m headed and with who.

Car you’d like to drive?

I like my SUVs, but lately I’ve been thinking about the new Mercedes GT coupe.

Best car you’ve owned?

In college, I drove a lifted ’89 blacked-out Jeep Cherokee. It shook when I drove it because the wheels were so large.

Motorcycle?

I’m a dad now, so probably not ever.

Wear a watch?

Yes. I love watches.

Got a favorite watch?

The ones I wear most of the time are my Patek 5711 and my Gold AP Royal Oak.

Got a dream watch?

I’m still waiting for my Rose Gold Patek 5711/1R. London Jewelers, are you reading this? (*wink*)

Summer drink of choice?

Rosé all day, as they say. Or at least all weekend!

Winter drink of choice?

My very own Black and Gold, Johnnie Walker’s Black Label and ginger beer.

Bourbon or Scotch?

Scotch, no contest.

Vodka or gin?

Scotch.

Cologne?

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.

Favorite beach?

Saline Beach, St. Barths.

On a Saturday, your favorite errand to run is?

These days, when my baby lies on my chest.

Otherwise, you’ll be busy doing what?

Selling New York luxury real estate.

Best work advice you ever got?

Go to the office every day, even if you think you have nothing to do. There will always be something.

Best thing about your career?

Flexibility.

Do you have any philanthropic interests/endeavors?

I work closely with the Nassau County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NCSPCA). They rescue and care for so many animals.