His Home: $15million+ 
His Family: One Tight Bunch 
His Design Skill: Priceless 


“I bought the block, no really.” Bob said as he explained to us his vision 3 years ago. “I am designing this home for a restaurateur, this one for a producer, one’s for myself...”
His Home: $15million+ 
His Family: One Tight Bunch 
His Design Skill: Priceless


Meet Bob Novogratz, the brilliant designer, entrepreneur and family man who is living the American dream. Owning a fabulous home in Nolita, filled with some of the most impressive artwork and design on the East Coast, this young entrepreneur shares his story with STRIVE on how he lives so well and manages to design, build and raise a family. 

STRIVE: Tell us a little about yourself and where you are from? 
BobNov: I come from a very close family. All of my six brothers 
and sisters live in the city. We grew up in Alexandria, 
Virginia. My sister, Jacueline, is a trailblazer in the 
Philanthropy world as the founder and president of the 
Acumen fund. My younger brother, Mike, is the president 
and partner of Fortress, which is the mega hedgefund 
that is the 1st hedgefund to go public. My younger bros 
and sisters are kicking butt in their worlds and you 
will be hearing from them soon as well. We all watch each 
other’s backs and like to have a good time with each 
other. My parents are my heroes, not as much for what 
they have achieved, but how they live. My wife, Cortney, 
and I have six kids under the age of 9.They are the 
joys of my life. 

STRIVE: How did you find your passion and get started in your career? 
BobNov: I got started in design when I 
bought my first Brownstone 11 years ago in Chelsea. My 
wife and I, who are a team, put everything we had into 
the place and basically learned on the job. We did 
everything from design to construction. I was always 
somewhat creative and I found my outlet. 

STRIVE: What were you doing before you became a designer? 
BobNov: At the time I was working as a stockbroker hating what I was 
doing. I also promoted huge parties on the side 


STRIVE: Who has been the biggest influence on your career/ life? 
BobNov: My wife is my greatest influence on me. She is extremely 
positive and a big thinker. She is one of those people 
who makes you feel like you can run through walls. If you 
ever meet someone like that, hang out. 

STRIVE: What makes you original and puts you at the top of your game? 
BobNov: What makes me standout is that I always try to be different. I try to 
take chances constantly. You can look at every project 
we have done and realize that. 
Recently Bob’s home inspired the biggest hip-hop mogul in America to say “I want this.” 

STRIVE: Do you see any changes or patterns in the industry and what is your opinion of that? What is the insider perspective on getting ahead in your industry? 
BobNov: The Design industry is changing rapidly toward modernism. What a designer should try to achieve is timelessness, not the newest trend. I would advise people to be original and think big. 
STRIVE: What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning and what is the last thing you think of at night? 
BobNov: I wake up every morning thankful for my 
family, health, and being paid for what I love to do. 


STRIVE: Any last overall advice? 

BobNov: My advice would be to live with dignity and don’t take yourself to seriously. 


The basketball court shown sits atop the townhouse. Bob plays there with his son Wolfie, who recently won, alongside the Riverside Hawks, the prestigious Gaucho Roundball Tournament. Wolfie is easily ranked nationwide as one of the best ballplayers in his age group. 

Check more of Robert’s work at www.sixxdesign.com 
also contact Robert for his design and advice