A fashionable shopping district with cobblestone side streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo offers no shortage of attractions and historic charm to its residents.
Location
From east to west, SoHo is bordered by West Broadway and 6th Avenue, and from north to south, it is bordered by Houston and Canal Streets.
ACCESSIBILITY
SoHo is conveniently accessible through several major subway lines:
CONVENIENCE
Approximate commute times from SoHo to other popular neighborhoods:
Chinatown: 15 mins walking // 5 mins subway
West Village: 20 mins walking // 10 mins subway
Financial District: 25 mins walking // 12 mins subway
East Village: 25 mins walking // 12 mins subway
Chelsea: 35 mins walking // 15 mins subway
Midtown West: 1 hour walking // 23 mins subway
Lifestyle
AT A GLANCE
The heart of SoHo is paved by the shopping strip of trendy boutiques and international retail chains down Broadway. The cobblestoned and Belgian-block side streets support a mix of pre-war walk-ups, luxury condominiums, and are a quieter residential haven from the main street bustle.
PEOPLE
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SoHo has long attracted artists and creatives to the area because of its spacious lofts with large windows that let in plenty of natural light making them ideal for art-studios and galleries. Alongside shoppers and tourists, it is common to pass by many local artists selling their original work on the streets.
The neighborhood’s low-key bars and close proximity to downtown nightclubs and the Financial District draw in many young professionals as well.
EATS
Upscale eateries and quaint cafes dominate SoHo’s culinary landscape. With the exception of a few casual deli’s and fast-food chains, SoHo is home to many signature candlelit restaurants serving exquisite dishes of seafood, fine meats, pasta, and more.
ATTRACTIONS
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SoHo’s strip of shops on Broadway is already an attraction in itself, but the neighborhood’s rich history and creative culture offers much more. The wave of artists that moved into the area in the 1970s brought along many art galleries and museums that still remain today.
Crown Art Gallery and Martin Lawrence Galleries are just a few of SoHo’s many art galleries where you can admire masterpieces from renowned artists like Warhol, Dali, Picasso, and more.
The neighborhood is also home to a variable collection of museums including, the Tenement Museum, Children’s Museum of the Arts, and New Museum.
The Market
COST OF LIVING
True North Soho
The neighborhood consists mostly of cast-iron walkups of spacious lofts under a market known for having low vacancy and turnover rates.
Below is a breakdown of average sales and rental prices for SoHo as of July 2017
(sales prices are for condos)
Source: StreetEasy
True North Soho
A cozy 5-story walkup, True North SoHo boasts of state-of-the-art amenities and a convenience location from the main streets of SoHo. The building is pet-friendly with a private gym, laundry, bike storage, and virtual doorman services.
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