Restaurant couple acquires adjacent Bleecker Street retail condo
Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, the restaurateurs behind I Sodi, expanded their West Village holdings by purchasing the retail condo at 312-314 Bleecker Street for $6.5 million. An entity tied to Sodi bought the property from Lorenzo Barraco through a Las Vegas-based company called Barracco Realty, according to records. I Sodi moved to 314 Bleecker in 2023 after operating for years at 105 Christopher Street; the buyers’ plans for the new space were not disclosed.
Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, who run I Sodi, have added another West Village property to their portfolio. A Sodi-linked entity paid $6.5 million for the retail condo at 312-314 Bleecker Street, acquiring it from Lorenzo Barraco via Barracco Realty, a Las Vegas company, records show.
I Sodi relocated to 314 Bleecker in 2023 after a long run at 105 Christopher Street. The restaurateurs have not said what they intend to do with the newly acquired space.
This purchase may strengthen the link between restaurant operators and retail property ownership in the West Village, potentially influencing how nearby storefronts are used and valued. Residents and neighboring businesses could see shifts in the local mix of dining and retail, though the buyers' undisclosed plans leave the outcome uncertain. The effects are likely localized, but the deal may feed broader discussions about commercial rents and neighborhood character.