Geographically, Soho (short for South of Houston) is downtown, bordered by Houston Street and Canal Street, and by Lafayette Street and Sixth Avenue. Culturally, few neighborhoods can match Soho when it comes to defining what makes Manhattan Manhattan. Famously home to some of the city's elite art galleries and luxury shopping, Soho is also home to some of the most desirable loft-style rentals in Manhattan.
Soho lofts were originally 19th-century cast-iron buildings used as warehouses and factories. Artists and designers have proven especially partial to these lofts, which are known for their huge windows, high ceilings and open floor plans. As the neighborhood has gentrified -- and it has really gentrified, with ultra-exclusive nightspots, Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end boutiques making themselves at home on cobblestone streets -- most of those lofts have become top-dollar condominiums. That said, the apartments for rent at 145 Spring Street offer a classic Soho loft experience. More conventional luxury rental apartments can be had at Soho Court, although "conventional" doesn't really do justice to the modern rental flats on offer there. Of all the words that could be applied to Soho, in fact -- from trendy to timeless, posh to bohemian -- "conventional" is certainly not one.
145 Spring Street, SoHo
145 Spring Street is an expertly maintained loft building with a private keyed elevator, newly renovated marble lobby and beautiful duplex apartments. 145 Spring sits in the heart of Soho, a quick walk from the trains on Broadway.
This landmark property has prime retail on its grade and basement floors. The second floor is designed for commercial use. The third through sixth floors are single-floor 2-bedroom lofts, and the 7th and 8th floors comprise a penthouse duplex.
55 Thompson Street, SoHo
If a prime Soho location filled with vibrant nightlife, exquisite cuisine, and shop-’til-you-drop boutiques spark your interest, then 55 Thompson, a luxury rental located in downtown Manhattan, sets the standard for New York City living. These flats for rent feature residence features and building amenities that match the quality of a five-star hotel. Originally home to New York City’s first indoor garage, 55 Thompson now boasts an innovative building structure, composed of three stories and 38 units.
1BR from $9,750 per month
2BR from $18,500 per month
301 Elizabeth Street, SoHo
SoHo Court strikes an elegant balance between contemporary luxury and classic style in a prime SoHo location. With a suite of amenities to rival those of any luxury rental apartment building in SoHo and gracious, spacious modern rental apartments, it's little wonder that the apartments for rent at SoHo Court rank among the most desirable rental apartments in SoHo.
1BR from $3,350 per month
53 Howard Street, SoHo
At the corner of Mercer and Howard Streets in SoHo stands The Constable, a luxurious loft conversion surrounded by the world’s largest collection of cast iron architecture. Originally built in 1857 as a textile department store in a manufacturing district, galleries and boutiques now line cobblestone streets while skyscrapers peek out behind buildings to the north and south. In the southern portion of the SoHo, 53 Howard Street is near the renowned Manhattan neighborhood of Tribeca, offering copious amounts of dining and shopping options.
2BR from $10,500 per month
