When Tony Goldman fell in love with SoHo in the late 1970s, it was a manufacturing district, home to ironclad and masonry buildings that had stood the test of time. He recognized the beauty beneath their weathered facades and found inspiration with one of the greatest collections of cast iron architecture in the world.
Goldman Properties set forth on a mission to create the most interesting mid-rise neighborhood in Manhattan. We opened the iconic Greene Street Café, and Upstairs at Greene Street supper club and Soho Kitchen and Bar. We created a vibe that brought pedestrians to the cobblestone streets, developed loft-style office space with open floor plates for creative thinkers, and built loft living for the younger generation.
In 1984, Goldman Properties acquired the Houston Bowery Wall, a prominent mural space in the East Village. Under Goldman's stewardship, the wall became a canvas for renowned street artists, including Shepard Fairey, FAILE, and Os Gêmeos, reflecting our dedication to public art and cultural expression.
Now, our properties on Greene Street in Soho are home to luxury retailers like Dior, Bottega Veneta, and Versace. In 2010, Tony Goldman received the Chairman’s Award from The New York Landmarks Conservancy for his pioneering work in Soho and Lower Manhattan — the conservancy’s highest honor given to a person or company that has made a special contribution to preservation.
