With a long stretch of oversized south-facing windows, this wide loft has an exceptionally open and functional layout not typically found in lofts of this era. Upon entry, you will immediately be drawn to the home's classic architectural features: soaring 12'6" high ceilings, a long beautifully exposed brick wall, towering original Corinthian columns with detailing intact, original pressed-tin patterned ceilings, a large south-facing wall of windows, and plenty of wide-open space. The great room is massive, easily accommodates large-scale art and furniture, and the stately columns perfectly frame a convenient dining area just off the kitchen. The stunning kitchen is simple yet luxuriously elegant, perfect for entertaining in style, and features plenty of storage and counter space along with a high-caliber suite of appliances and fixtures (Quartz countertops and backsplash, custom Miralis flat-panel cabinetry, Miele in-wall oven + convection/speed oven, stainless steel under-mount sink, Subzero 30" (with icemaker, double-freezer, smart-touch and water filtration), U-line digital 30-bottle wine chiller, Miele Futura + D/W, quartz overhang counter for casual dining, and more). The polished and spacious bathroom features Carrara pattern-marble flooring, double-sized floating vanity, inset Verdera medicine cabinet, thick custom glass panel shower door, recessed tiled shelf storage, wall-mount + handheld shower fixtures, and tasteful appointments (Starck, Duravit, Kafka, Restoration Hardware, Sutton, Kohler). The primary BR has open courtyard and skyline views, is spacious and private with full ceiling height, white exposed brick, and a custom built-in TCS deep closet system with an incredible amount of storage. A smaller 2nd bedroom sits beside the primary, perfect home-office/guest room, and each bedroom offers solid custom pocket doors to cleverly allow for flow of space. Additional features in this perfectly-finished home include 5" wide White Oak flooring, new windows, central heat + A/C (Mitsubishi 3-ton HVAC system with ducted air handler), in-home W/D, custom recessed lighting, painstakingly exposed/refinished brick wall with reclaimed kiln-dried barn siding highlight, 6" inch baseboards throughout, ample custom storage, updated electrical and plumbing, very reasonable monthliesand room to relax and breathe.
Quietly settled between Wooster and Greene Streets, 477 Broome Street is 100 year-old former silk and molasses warehouse that has been impeccably well-preserved and tastefully restored. This pet-friendly 20-unit elevator co-op is financially sound and extremely well-run, offers video intercom access, permits pied-a-terre and sublets on a case-case basis, and is a classic example of the wide, solid, cavernous Cast-Iron Loft architecture found in Central SoHo. Location is absolute A+, steps to Trader Joes, Raoul's, Sadelle's, Apple Store, Felix, Blue Ribbon, and many local galleries and cafes. Please email Joe directly for the quickest response.
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Famous for its art galleries, designer boutiques, cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo has always been full of buzz - wowing both tourists and locals alike. It’s rich with history (more so than most neighborhoods). So, whether you’re a computer nerd, serial shopper or foodie, you’re guaranteed to find something exciting to do in this storied neighborhood.
SoHo is bounded by Houston Street to the north, Canal Street in the south, 6th Avenue to the west and Crosby Street on the east.
The neighborhood has gone through many ups and downs over its long history. Enough to make a voluminous history book. When the Dutch discovered Lower Manhattan, they came across indigenous people living on the island. Technically, the American Indians were the first Manhattanites and then the Dutch moved in making them the second original Manhattanites.
After the Civil War ended, the west side of Lower Manhattan flourished because the shipping routes changed. Textiles and the need for all types of products increased. Warehouses and large lofts were built and replaced farmland to accommodate the commerce. Many of those buildings are still standing and give SoHo its unique character and charm.
The bustling commerce eventually stopped and in the mid 1800’s, well-to-do families began moving into SoHo. They built exquisite buildings, many of which are characterized by their cast-iron facades. Soon after it became residential, theatres, music halls and eateries followed. The wealthy eventually left and the once prosperous district began another decline.
The 1960’s marks SoHo’s most definitive period. City planners lost their bid to build a major highway that would level a portion of the neighborhood and many historic buildings. After their failed attempt to revitalize SoHo, artists quickly moved into the empty lofts and warehouses. Some legally, and other move-ins, not so legal. The city turned a blind eye. Artists of all mediums working from their new creative spaces created a ripple in the art scene. It was such a ripple that the well-to-do uptown crowd started buying their art and hanging out with them. The uptown folks eventually moved into the neighborhood and began buying up the lofts and warehouses. As soon as the word spread, up went the property values and the rest is history.