Soho
South of Greenwich Village and west of Little Italy, SoHo is a small area bounded roughly by Broadway, the Hudson River, Houston and Canal Streets. The primary residential properties in SoHo are Cast Iron Historic District along West Broadway. In the past SOHO was a home to the artists who moved into this formerly industrial area in search of inexpensive and spacious studios and housing. The artists have transformed the place which led to the area’s renaissance—the large loft spaces were dramatically restored, real estate values soared, and demand for space extended to other "undiscovered" areas nearby.
The tremendous popularity of the area attracted soon the chic boutiques and galleries that catered to the art crowd were followed by international designers like Chanel and Prada and high-end housewares and furniture shops, a Barney's Co-op, an Apple store and apparel chains like Diesel and Camper. The neighborhood is now known for its world-class shopping.
Soho has great spots where you can relax and bask in the chic downtown atmosphere. Cobblestone streets, traditional restaurants and European-style coffee shops still delight local residents. The neighborhood's artist-anchored culture is held in place by cutting-edge galleries like Dietch Projects and the annual Art Parade which brings out the most creative SoHo pioneers as well as young newcomers
