Artists’ Lofts: 1960’s-1970’s — Many buildings in SoHo were built as commercial lofts, which provided large, unobstructed spaces for manufacturing and other industrial uses. These spaces attracted artists who valued them for their large areas, large windows admitting natural light and low rents.
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