Salvator was born in Rome, New York and raised in Lawrenceville, NJ.

[1][2] He began his education in building and design by joining his grandfather's businesses in construction and historic preservation in Princeton, N.J.[citation needed] He was responsible for the first total renovation of the Café Carlyle in New York's Carlyle Hotel,[3][4][5] The Ardsley Building's art deco lobby, as well as the Ritz Tower.

[11][12] and has been featured in Architectural Digest,[13] House Beautiful[14] and Elle Decor.

[15][16][17][18][19][20] He began his education in building and design by joining his grandfather's businesses in construction and historic preservation in Princeton, N.J.

He holds degrees in accounting and law, is a member of the Bar in three jurisdictions.