Soho (abbreviation for South of Houston/a jovial homage to the London shopping district)
Approximate Boundaries
Northern/Southern Borders: Houston Street—Canal Street
Eastern/Western Borders: Lafayette Street—Sixth Avenue
Soho, once known as the Cast Iron District, was much like its Southern “neighbors” initially founded for manufacturing purposes.
In the early 1970’s it became increasingly popular among struggling artists, as an area to set up residences and studios due to its many vacant warehouses.
Today it is a posh and affluent district, with upscale shopping, innumerable high-end restaurants, and scores of gallery and museum spaces.
The streets are generally teeming with foot traffic: a heterogeneous mixture of professionals, locals and tourists partaking in the myriad of diverse amenities this neighborhood has to offer.
Walking throughout Soho, you will be awed by the intricacies of the industrial architecture, which has been preserved by a 1973 statue that granted this area historic district status.
Excellent access to public transportation and a saturation of cultural and social happenings make this the ideal neighborhood for those interested in being part of a both vibrant and well-connected community.
Housing Options
Spacious Lofts, Tenements, Prewar walk-ups
Notable Amenities/Landmarks
Historic Landmark Status, Cast Iron architecture, the Mercer Hotel, Balthazar, the Soho Grand, Little Italy
Transportation
Subways: 6, N, R, 1, F, V
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