How SoHo Changed from Industrial District to High-Value Retail Hub

I trace SoHo’s shift from a neighborhood of cast-iron factories and artist lofts to one of New York’s most expensive retail areas. Historical rents and property values provide concrete examples of that change, alongside a mention of OpenAI’s New York headquarters.

- SoHo’s cast-iron buildings and industrial uses
- Artists’ arrival, loft rents, and rising property values
- Present-day Broadway retail costs and OpenAI’s local presence

For viewers interested in New York neighborhoods, urban change, or real estate, this offers a concise look at SoHo’s transformation. As you watch, compare the historical figures with the present-day costs described; the focus is SoHo rather than a broader survey of New York’s real estate market.