Canco Lofts
Factory lofts on Dey Street with large windows and industrial details.
Canco Lofts occupies the former American Can Company factory on Dey Street in Jersey City’s Marion area. The conversion includes spacious loft layouts with large windows and industrial details. Compare the floor plan, natural light, and ownership costs, and try your intended commute from the building before deciding.
Building facts
| Address | 50 Dey Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (west of Downtown, between Journal Square and the Turnpike, in the Marion section) |
|---|---|
| Built | Former American Can Company industrial buildings from the early twentieth century |
| Converted | 2008 |
| Developer | Corigin Real Estate Group |
| Height | 7 stories |
| Residences | Loft condominiums in a former industrial complex, with single-level and multilevel layouts |
| Ceilings | High ceilings vary by residence and level; measure the usable headroom in any mezzanine or duplex |
| Ownership | Condominium |
| Tax abatement | Confirm the current bill and any PILOT obligation for the specific unit with the Jersey City Tax Assessor. Where a financial agreement applies, obtain its amendments, payment schedule and expiration date; construction year alone does not establish tax status. |
| HOA dues | Use the current statement for the exact unit. Confirm included utilities, reserve contributions, separate amenity charges and any assessment installments with management. |
| Parking | On site parking, deeded or licensed; confirm what conveys with the specific home |
| Pets | Request the current written pet policy, including any restrictions and approval process. |
| Amenities | Attended lobby, fitness and resident spaces, shared outdoor areas, and a shuttle arrangement to Journal Square PATH. Confirm current facility access, shuttle hours, and separate charges. |
| Interiors | Concrete columns and ceilings, oversized factory windows, open plans, polished concrete or hardwood floors, in unit washers and dryers |
| Transit | Journal Square PATH serves Manhattan travel from this part of Jersey City. Confirm the building shuttle’s current route, schedule and terms, and compare it with your walking route. |
| Neighborhood | The Marion area west of Journal Square. Newark Avenue connects toward India Square and the Journal Square transit hub; Downtown and the waterfront are farther east. |
What Canco Lofts is like to live in
Canco’s large factory windows and high ceilings are central to its appeal. Compare usable space and light, including any mezzanine, rather than judging the home by its floor area alone. Test the walking or shuttle route to Journal Square during your usual hours and compare the building’s facilities and recurring costs with Downtown loft options.
The lofts that set the price
Compare window placement, outlook, usable headroom, room separation, and the route between levels. A mezzanine can add useful space for one buyer and awkward circulation for another. Include condition, parking rights, outdoor space, and recurring costs when choosing relevant sales.
Sales context
Anthony can help compare Canco with Downtown lofts such as Cooke Lofts and Dixon Mills. The decision should account for usable space, commute, light, parking, amenities, and full ownership costs. Use current closed sales to establish a price range for the specific residence.
What buyers should know
Review the association’s finances, planned work, and current charges, including which utilities the dues cover. Confirm parking and any shuttle arrangements, then compare the full monthly cost with other lofts on your shortlist.
What sellers should know
Lead with the ceilings, the windows, and the price per square foot, photograph the volume from a low angle in daylight, and price from the building’s own closed history by exposure and floor rather than from any Downtown loft comp. The buyer who chooses Canco has already decided that scale matters more than address, so the marketing should show the scale first and the shuttle second.
Quick answers about Canco Lofts
What was Canco Lofts before it was condos?
Canco Lofts is a residential conversion of the former American Can Company complex. Factory windows, concrete structure, and high ceilings remain part of its character, with layouts and ceiling heights varying by home.
What are the HOA fees at Canco Lofts?
Use the current statement for the specific residence. Compare included services and utilities, reserve contributions, separate parking or amenity charges, and any assessment payments.
How do residents of Canco Lofts get to the PATH?
Journal Square PATH serves Manhattan travel from this part of Jersey City. Confirm the building shuttle’s current route, schedule and terms, and compare it with your walking route.
What have homes at Canco Lofts sold for?
Use recent completed sales with similar layouts, ceiling heights, light, condition, and parking rights. Separate those closing prices from current asking prices when assessing a specific home.
Does Canco Lofts have parking?
Yes, on site parking that is deeded or licensed depending on the home; confirm what conveys with any unit.
How high are the ceilings at Canco Lofts?
Ceiling heights vary across the lofts and multilevel residences. Ask for measurements for the specific home, including mezzanine headroom and any lower sections, rather than relying on a building-wide maximum.
Nearby buildings
Dixon Mills · Cooke Lofts (140 Bay) · The Oakman · 10 Provost · Hamilton Square · Zephyr Lofts
Tools for this building
Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · Jersey City Tax Comparison Tool · What HOA fees cover in a Jersey City condo
Reviewed August 2026 by Anthony Vetrano, Associate Broker. Building details are provided as general guidance and change over time; confirm specifics for any unit with your agent and attorney.
Know the building before you make your move
Loft-scale comps for Canco Lofts: 908-227-8226.