NoHo

NoHo is an informal toponym used in different parts of the United States, most prominently to designate two distinct areas: North Hollywood in Los Angeles and a small neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City.

In Los Angeles, NoHo refers to North Hollywood, a district in the northern San Fernando Valley. The area has developed an arts-oriented identity, often called the NoHo Arts District, which centers on theaters, galleries, studios, and creative businesses along a stretch of Lankershim Boulevard and nearby streets. Since the late 20th century, NoHo has seen redevelopment that blends residential, retail, and entertainment uses. It is served by the North Hollywood station on the Metro B Line, with additional bus connections that link the district to the broader Los Angeles area.

In New York City, NoHo stands for “North of Houston Street” and denotes a small neighborhood in Lower Manhattan north of Houston Street. It is an informal designation used in real estate, media, and cultural contexts rather than an official municipal boundary, and its exact extent varies by source. The term is sometimes described in relation to nearby areas such as Nolita and SoHo.

Overall, NoHo serves as a branding shorthand for local identity in these urban contexts, signaling a specific geographic area and its cultural or commercial character rather than indicating formal administrative boundaries.