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5. SoHo
Located in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City, SoHo is well-known for being
home to artists, loft-style living, art galleries, and a wide range of trendy boutiques. With
upscale stores also recently moving into the neighborhood, the area is now also a real haven
for shoppers in search of something unique or great deals on designer items.
This vibrant urban environment is comprised of 26 blocks, and an estimated 500 buildings.
The buildings feature cast iron elements, which give it a decidedly trendy and industrial feel.
The side streets are paved with Belgian stones, which is just one of the distinctive features
that make this neighborhood so charming.
The name SoHo is actually the result of a naming convention that was coined by notable urb-
an planner, Chester Rapkin. It is in reference to the area being “SOuth of HOuston Street.”
