Soho Neighborhood Review
Soho is an artistic community located in lower Manhattan known for its upscale boutiques, art galleries, chic hotels and trendy restaurants.
Known as one of New York City’s prime shopping districts, the name Soho refers to the area being “South of Houston Street.”
Those craving high-end clothing and accessories may have found their heaven on earth in Soho, with the streets lined with the world’s most notable stores like Burberry, Versace, and Prada.
For historical architecture buffs, an astonishing array of cast-iron buildings make the community a top destination for exploring.
And there’s plenty of art to savor in the various art galleries for all art enthusiasts, especially along West Broadway.
FUN FACT: Broome Street is particularly wide (and full of traffic) because it is an important crosstown artery, connecting the Williamsburg Bridge and the Holland Tunnel. Robert Moses intended to build an elevated concrete expressway over the street, but his plan was thwarted by fierce public opposition.
Local Buzz
Celebrities that lives in Soho neighborhood:
| Celebrity | Notes |
| Arianna Huffington | Author, Columnist, Businesswoman |
| Jon Bon Jovi | Singer, Producer, Philanthropist, Actor |
| Tiger Woods | Professional Golfer |
| Kirsten Dunst | Actress |
Transportation
The Broadway/Lafayette subway station is the largest subway hub in the Soho neighborhood.
Prince and Spring street are conveniently located just two blocks from this station allowing for easy access to the most lively areas.
Soho makes it extremely easy to commute to the area thanks to the multitude of subway line choices.
| Subway | A, C, E, N, Q, R, W |
| Bus | M1, M21, M55 |
Average Rent Prices
Soho has positioned itself as one of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City and that won’t be changing anytime soon.
The cobblestone streets that make up Soho, also referred to as The Cast Iron District due to the fact that it houses the largest collection of historic cast-iron architecture, are permeated with buildings featuring giant windows, tall ceilings, and huge living spaces.
While it may not exactly radiate a residential feel among area dwellers, Soho offers some of the city's premier luxury rentals and loft spaces.
Although many top-dollar condominiums have replaced warehouse and factory lofts once used by designers and artists alike, the typical Soho resident will most likely experience the classic Soho loft experience.
| Studio | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedrooms | 3 Bedrooms |
| $3,205 | $3,555 | $6,324 | 11,326 |
Public & Charter Schools
There are currently no New York City public elementary schools located in Soho, although school-age residents have access to PS 130 Hernandez De Soto as well as other unzoned schools, G&T programs in the districts and dual language programs at other public schools.
| School | Notes |
| The Montessori School – Private | Ages 2-5 |
| NYC ischool – Public | 9-12 |
| Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School - Public | 9-12 |
| Unity Center for Urban Technologies – Public | 9-12 |
| Cooke Center for Learning and Development – Private | 9-12 |
Restaurants
Most grub spots in Soho are tastefully situated between exclusive boutique hotels on Prince Street, which visitors may miss without a careful watch.
Little Italy, Noho, Nolita and Tribeca, and Chinatown surround Soho making it a convenient area to various diverse ethnic restaurants.
The options are endless when it comes to finding good cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner in this area.
International visitors and residents make up a large part of the population so a higher-than-average standard of authenticity is applied to food across borders.
Boqueria Spanish Tapas, Lure Fishbar, Shuka and Sadelle’s are some local favorites that are sure not to disappoint.