SoHo, an historic district in New York City's lower Manhattan, describes an area "South of Houston" Street. It was originally called the Cast Iron District due to the material used on many of the buildings in the area.
SoHo encompasses approximately 50 blocks in Manhattan. It runs from Houston Street to the north, Canal Street to the south, Lafayette Street to the east and Avenue of the Americas/6th Avenue to the west.
SoHo is surrounded by six small neighborhoods, each with its own personality: The West Village, Greenwich Village, NoHo (North of Houston), Little Italy, Chinatown and Tribeca.
In the 1960s, artists moved into SoHo, bringing their craft. Eventually the area gentrified, bringing upscale restaurants and stores, but it still maintained its artsy and eclectic feel. According to Trulia.com, in the Fall of 2010, the median sales price for a home in the area was $2,186,515.
SoHo is one of New York City's most visited tourist destinations. Year-round, weekends have the biggest crowds as tourists mix with the locals. Many of the area's boutique clothing stores like Legacy and A Second Chance Resale Boutique don't open until late morning or noon, so check the times before you visit.
