Neighborhood Guide
NoHo
NoHo is one of Manhattan's most intimate and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods, where landmarked cast-iron buildings and converted lofts create an atmosphere of understated luxury. With its proximity to NYU, independent boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants, NoHo attracts a discerning clientele who appreciate rarity and quiet sophistication.
NoHo, short for North of Houston, is one of Manhattan's smallest and most architecturally significant neighborhoods. Its streets are lined with 19th-century commercial buildings that have been converted into expansive loft residences, many featuring soaring ceilings, original columns, and extraordinary character.
The neighborhood's compact geography, roughly bounded by Houston, Broadway, Astor Place, and the Bowery, creates an intimate village atmosphere. Bond Street, Great Jones Street, and Bleecker Street are home to acclaimed restaurants, design studios, and curated boutiques that reflect the area's creative sophistication.
NoHo's extremely limited housing stock and landmark protections make it one of Manhattan's most tightly held real estate markets. Curtis Bain's deep understanding of the neighborhood helps clients navigate this exclusive market and identify rare opportunities as they arise.
The Neighborhood
What It's Like
The Mood
A tiny, fiercely protected pocket of cobblestoned elegance where landmarked lofts and intimate restaurants create a village within the village.
Heart of the Neighborhood
Bond Street is the quiet center of gravity, a single block that concentrates some of the neighborhood's finest dining, most coveted lofts, and most distinctive architecture.
Best Perk
One of Manhattan's most exclusive and intimate residential pockets, with the creative energy of the East Village and the polish of SoHo meeting on its cobblestone streets.
Did You Know
NoHo's entire streetscape is landmarked, which means virtually nothing can be torn down or significantly altered, preserving a 19th-century architectural character that feels increasingly rare in Manhattan.
Good to Know
Inventory is extraordinarily limited. Apartments here rarely come to market, and when they do, competition is fierce and prices reflect the scarcity.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat & Drink
Italian-Mediterranean
Il Buco↗
A rustic, candlelit space in a former antique shop with an exceptional wine cellar
Cajun
Great Jones Cafe↗
A no-frills neighborhood staple serving Cajun comfort food and strong margaritas
Japanese
Bond Street↗
Sleek Japanese cuisine in a dramatic subterranean space on its namesake street
By the Numbers
NoHo, NY
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
6,200
Total Population
40.6 years
Median Age
$156,000
Median HH Income
3,600
Households
Market Data
NoHo Highlights
$582K - 36M
Price Range
$4.79M
Avg. Sold Price
$5.92M
Avg. List Price
$2,974
Avg. Price / Sqft
37
Homes for Sale
4
Homes for Rent
Community Profile
NoHo at a Glance
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey
Population by Age
Education Attainment
3,600
Households
1.68
Avg. Household Size
Housing
$156,000
Median HH Income
$142,800
Per Capita Income
Livability