If you’re looking for a Soho loft in Manhattan, it’s wise to work with a real estate broker who has access to a large number of different lofts. A good New York real estate broker should be knowledgeable about condo, co-op, and rental lofts.

Does the broker give you a blank look when you ask if the loft that you’ve just seen requires “AIR” certification? If that’s the case, you might want to look for another broker.

It’s also wise to protect yourself in any real estate transaction by finding out if the broker who found your ‘dream loft’ is actually licensed. They’d better be: it’s the law in New York.

Soho-Lofts.com compiled the list you see below after thoroughly researching NYC real estate broker profiles.