Why is this Soho Loft a Unicorn? Because an 8th Floor Soho Loft towering over Prince Street, with Light, Sunsets, Skyline City views, and 41 Ft of Northern exposures is almost impossible to find! 8 West is an original Soho Artist's open loft and is all about the amazing light and views. It is currently configured as an open studio, but could be easily converted to a two Bedroom, 2-3 Bathroom residence. Skyline photos are the actual views from the Loft. Featuring new, oversized and double paned windows and 11' ceilings, plus two beautiful columns. Plumbing stacks are located on the East and West sides offering the ability to place a kitchen or bathroom in multiple locations. 565 Broadway (the Ball, Black & Co Building) Originally a five story Palladian Palazzo with an East Chester Marble and Cast Iron facade, 565 Broadway was designed in 1859 by architect John Kellum. In 1893 the building received a four-story addition, this time with cream-colored brick to mirror the original marble facade. One of New York City's leading jewelers of the 19th century, Ball Black & Co, once leased the whole building: sales and showroom on the first 3 floors, with manufacturing on the higher floors. At this time SoHo was a favorite shopping area of the rich and famous and Tiffany & Co was just across the street. Famous, not only for its beautiful classical proportions and prominent tenant, the building was also the first absolutely fire-proof building in New York City.