Soho stretches from Houston on its northern end to Canal Street on its southern border, and from the Hudson River in the west to Crosby Street in the east. Named purely for its location, the moniker for this young, hip area literally means South of Houston. Soho is the quintessentially chic, urban New York neighborhood. Take a walk down its cobblestoned streets and see for yourself.
Accessibility: To travel up and down Manhattan, SoHo residents take the 1, 2, 3, 6, A, C, E, B, D, F, M, N, Q, 
and R trains. There are plenty of routes to get to and from SoHo. That said, the neighborhood itself from the Hudson River to Crosby Street can be walked across in about 15 minutes. You can also take the M5 and M21 buses around the neighborhood. With both of these transportation methods, traveling within SoHo is always very pleasant and easy.
Lifestyle: SoHo is a destination location not just for residents, but for the whole of NYC. Locals and tourists alike flock to this neighborhood for culture shopping and boutique eateries. At the pique of trending, you’ll find residents sporting the newest fashion trends and outfits. On the weekends, the neighborhood can feel closer to overcrowded than it does to simply lively, but that’s a small price to pay to wander around beautiful cobblestone streets and dine outside at some of the city’s best restaurants.
Restaurants and Bars: Some say you can’t head south of Houston without experiencing some of the neighborhood’s classically chic eats-the Steak Frites at Balthazar, the Spicy Penne a la Vodka at Carbone, the Cake Pops at David Burke Kitchen. Also make sure to try out lesser-known spots like Korchma Taras Bulba for amazing Russian and Ukranian foods (and drinks that infused vodka, wow) or Galli for rustic Italian fare, not to mention to-die-for risotto balls. For reasonably priced and creative cocktails try The Ship. If you’re more of a pub type, check out Toad Halla bar and billiards hall perfect for a group hangout. If you have the time, and we mean a lot of time, take a bite of the neverending Cronut trend at Dominique Ansel Bakery
Cost of Living: Surprise! Living in a modern and fashionable neighborhood in NYC is going to cost you quite a few dollars more. The average rent for a one bedroom in a non-doorman building is well over $3K. And you’re looking for true luxury, a one bedroom in a doorman building will tend to cost up to $6,750.
