Google Plus Business   Pinterest

800.ELLIMAN

7.2 out of 10

Charlton St, SoHo

Ranked 5th best street in SoHo
40.7271331980027 -74.0053033784881
Great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Eating Out
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Pest Free
Not great for
  • Cost of Living
  • Internet Access
  • Medical Facilities
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping Options
Who lives here?
  • Tourists
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 2/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
2yrs+

"Gorgeous residential block"

The corner of Charlton and Hudson is, strangely, still owned by Trinity Church. The land was given to the church by the Queen in the early 18th century and Trinity has torn down old apartment buildings and put up commercial spaces somewhat recently. Nothing like a church making a killing, eh? In fact, Trinity property takes up Charlton until east of Varick. And, what a remarkable difference Varick makes. The final block of Charlton (between Varick and 6th) is one of the most beautiful blocks in the city. Richmond Hill used to be right on the south side of the street and there's now a commercial building -- which is such a shame -- but, that's pretty much the only house that has been demolished on this block. The rest of the block is entirely Federal and Greek style row houses from the mid 19th century. They are gorgeous and ridiculously expensive. This block is really special because it looks almost exactly like it did nearly 200 years ago. Many members of Tammany Hall lived in these houses around the late 19th century. Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker used to live at 17, Edna St Vincent Millay lived at 25 and Fred Gwynne lived at 9. Apparently, one of the victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire lived at 11 when she died which is odd because those women were all working class. I'm guessing there must have been loads of people living in these around the time because the neighborhood wasn't great for a period of time. This block is really worth walking down because of the history and beauty . . .let alone the celebrity residents.
Charlton ends at 6th Ave and becomes Prince street but the short stretch that is Charlton is a really desirable street. If you can afford it, this is one of the better streets to live on.
Pros
  • great location in the village
  • quiet generally
  • some good residential buildings
Recommended for
  • Tourists
5/5
2yrs+

"Avoid the corners"

Charlton Street is quiet once you get towards the middle of the block but it intersects with some very heavily trafficked hotspots in the city. If quiet is what you are after Charlton Street is a nice place to settle but try to stay towards the middle of the street as the corners can be rather noisy as they intersect with heavily trafficked roads. Archipelago is worth a stop and is bringing more sophistication and charm to the neighborhood.
5/5
2yrs+

"A Sedated Artsy feel."

Charlton Street is charming, really rather charming. It's a quiet street that crosses some of the major hot spots in the city, yet it maintains it's quiet vibe. It has a nice art house feel to it and the small businesses that are located sparingly along the street only add to the neighborhoods charm. Archipelago, Located on Hudson at Charlton, has been getting great reviews as of late and has brought a special flair to the neighborhood
3/5
2yrs+

"Charlton Street- Calm and Sweet"

In the village, the cross streets carry more weight while the off streets house the more quiet homes and apartments, an important lesson to learn when looking for a place to live in this side of town. This particular street was cleaner than the rest and had a youthful vibe, while there were plenty of artsy dives and places to go nearby.

Charlton Street is also a wonderful place to begin your journey into the Village. It is close to the following metros: C,E at Spring Street and the 1 at Canal. It is also accessible by many buses. Foot traffic is fairly heavy and I would recommend the street to just about anyone!

Unranked Streets in SoHo

"Busy with a lot of noise"
40.7256145007514 -73.9971909988493

6 Ave

2.5/5
"A busy Avenue with little to offer"
40.726210932817 -74.0037471952968

Broome St

2.5/5
"Not as crazy as other Soho streets. But, not great."
40.7238246676643 -74.0039221038853

Grand St

1.5/5
"Too packed and dirty"
40.7222670973916 -74.0035306748215

Greenwich St

2.5/5
"Quiet and somewhat removed"
40.7271963261479 -74.0088899990252

Hudson St

2.5/5
"Sleepy part of the street"
40.7265725247964 -74.0074397950551

Renwick St

2.5/5
"Nothing to Look At"
40.7253260007746 -74.0084513379034
"No thank you"
40.7273918515551 -74.0096534583608

Unanswered Questions in SoHo

All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the RLS or Douglas Elliman. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions.

All information regarding a property for sale, rental, taxes or financing is from sources deemed reliable. No representation is made as to the accuracy thereof, and such information is subject to errors, omission, change of price, rental, commission, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice. All square footage and dimensions are approximate. Exact dimensions can be obtained by retaining the services of a professional architect or engineer.

The number of bedrooms listed above is not a legal conclusion. Each person should consult with his/her own attorney, architect or zoning expert to make a determination as to the number of rooms in the unit that may be legally used as a bedroom.

© 2014. Douglas Elliman Real Estate. All material presented herein is intended for information purposes only. While, this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. All property information, including, but not limited to square footage, room count, number of bedrooms and the school district in property listings are deemed reliable, but should be verified by your own attorney, architect or zoning expert. Equal Housing Opportunity.