Just west of Soho, Hudson Square is a lower Manhattan neighborhood between Hudson Street and the Hudson River, with West Houston Street and Canal Street serving as its northern and southern borders. A historically commercial area, Hudson Square was formerly the home of a large portion of Manhattan’s printing industry.
Like its neighbors Soho and Tribeca, Hudson Square underwent a major transition in recent decades, becoming a thriving area for the technology industry. Zoning changes in the past few years opened Hudson Square to residential development, leading to a housing boom.
What to do:
Hudson square hosts a small but growing number of chic nightclubs, cafes and hotels. The neighborhood’s young, creative workforce keeps the place very lively at night.
Hudson Square loft culture:
Hudson Square lofts are very popular with a mix of media firms, ad agencies, architects and more. It’s accommodating, comfortable loft spaces tend toward the classic style with very high ceilings, lots of natural light and exposed brick. Recent zoning changes have added even more vigor to Hudson Square lofts as brand new loft buildings and conversions are completed. Today, Hudson Square lofts run the gamut from bare-bones commercial to high-rise ultra-modern luxury residential.
