The Hudson Tea Building
Loft residences in two former tea-factory buildings on Hoboken’s uptown waterfront.
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Hudson Tea’s two former factory buildings at 1500 Washington Street and 1500 Hudson Street offer high ceilings, large windows, and varied loft layouts on Hoboken’s uptown waterfront. Anthony has sold three homes across the two buildings. Compare the exact address, room arrangement, outlook, and parking when considering a residence here.
Building facts
| Addresses | 1500 Washington Street and 1500 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (uptown waterfront, 15th Street) |
|---|---|
| What it was | The Lipton Tea packaging and processing plant. Lipton chose Hoboken for its port and rail access; the plant ran until 1963, when operations moved to Englewood Cliffs |
| Conversion | Converted to rental lofts in the late 1990s and renamed the Hudson Tea Building; Toll Brothers City Living bought the property and converted the homes to condominiums beginning in 2005 |
| Residences | About 525 homes across the two buildings |
| Ceilings and windows | About 13 foot ceilings, oversized industrial windows, exposed columns in many homes; every home has a washer and dryer |
| Ownership | Condominium; confirm the unit’s current tax bill and assessment |
| HOA dues and taxes | Vary by building and unit; confirm the figures on any listing. Dues cover the full service staffing and common systems of a large conversion, so compare them to a newer building’s dues with that in mind |
| Parking | Garage parking in the complex; spaces are assigned or rented rather than universal, so confirm what conveys |
| Amenities | 24 hour concierge, fitness center, residents’ lounge, roof deck, shuttle to Hoboken Terminal; the Hudson Tea retail row at the base of the community (coffee, groceries, restaurants, a gym) |
| Transit | Compare the 14th Street ferry and 126 bus with your route to Hoboken Terminal for PATH and NJ Transit. Confirm any building shuttle and its current hours with management. |
| The community | Toll Brothers went on to build 1450 Washington (2012, 157 homes), 1400 Hudson (2016, 236 homes), and 1425 Hudson (2019, 99 homes, the community’s boutique building with four bedroom homes) around the original Tea buildings; Harborside Lofts (2007, 116 homes) and Garden Street Lofts sit a block west |
What Hudson Tea is like to live in
Hudson Tea’s loft proportions and large windows distinguish it from a purpose-built tower. Tour the bedroom enclosure, storage, usable wall space and furniture arrangement as carefully as the main living room. Compare renovated homes with original-finish residences and identify the work you would actually undertake.
Why similarly sized lofts can sell for different prices
Compare the view and daylight from each home, renovation scope, bedroom enclosure and usable layout. Review the exact address and association documents, because 1500 Washington Street and 1500 Hudson Street should not be treated as one interchangeable set of residences. A particular orientation or renovation does not establish a fixed price adjustment.
Anthony’s sales at Hudson Tea and 1425 Hudson
My own closings, also listed on my Track Record page:
| Address | Unit | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Hudson Street | 7R | 2025 | $1,800,000 |
| 1500 Hudson Street | 12S | 2025 | $750,000 |
| 1500 Washington Street | 8N | 2025 | $875,000 |
| 1425 Hudson Street | PH5 | 2024 | $1,995,000 |
| 1425 Hudson Street | 10E | 2023 | $1,830,000 |
The listed closings cover different homes, layouts and sale dates. They demonstrate Anthony’s experience in the community, but their spread is not a market-wide rate of appreciation. Use comparable recent sales and actual competing listings for a current valuation.
What buyers should know
Buy the unit, not the building average. Ask for the last five closed sales in the same building and, if possible, the same line, and separate renovated from original finish before you compare. Read the association’s reserve study and recent financials; a 1900s industrial conversion has roofs, windows, and elevators on a replacement cycle, and the dues reflect it. Confirm the parking arrangement and whether it is assigned, rented, or deeded. Confirm the flood designation and the association’s flood coverage, since the community sits on the waterfront block. And walk both buildings before you decide; buyers who love the light in one often prefer the layouts in the other.
What sellers should know
Show the home’s windows, ceiling volume and room arrangement accurately in photography and the floor plan. Organize the renovation records and compare original-finish and updated homes separately. The pricing recommendation should explain how condition, layout, outlook, parking and recurring costs affect the comparison. Start with a pricing review for your Hudson Tea residence; the Hoboken selling guide explains the plan from preparation through offers.
A practical Hudson Tea tour checklist
Bring the floor plan and a list of the rooms you need. Check whether the bedroom enclosure, window placement, columns and storage work for your furniture and daily routine. Ask which alterations would require association approval before budgeting for them. Compare the actual parking arrangement and recurring costs for each home on your shortlist. Learn how Anthony supports that review as a Hoboken buyer’s agent.
Quick answers about the Hudson Tea Building
Is the Hudson Tea Building a good building to buy in?
Hudson Tea may suit buyers who value loft proportions, large windows, and the uptown waterfront setting. Compare the actual layout, outlook, condition, costs, and parking arrangements with other homes in your search.
Which is better, 1500 Washington or 1500 Hudson?
Neither is better; they are different. Each has its own association, budget, and layouts. I price them separately and walk clients through both, because the right answer depends on the specific units available that month.
What are the HOA fees at Hudson Tea?
Compare the dues for the exact home and building. Review included utilities and services, parking costs, the association budget and any assessments; a nearby building’s fee is not a substitute for that information.
Does Hudson Tea have parking?
Garage parking exists in the community, but a space is not automatic with every home. Confirm whether the unit you are considering comes with an assigned or deeded space or a rental arrangement.
Is Hudson Tea in a flood zone?
Flood exposure can affect a whole building, including upper-floor residents through shared costs, access, or service interruptions. Review the current flood designation and association coverage with your lender and insurance professional.
What is 1425 Hudson?
Toll Brothers’ 2019 boutique building in the Hudson Tea community: 99 homes over 12 floors, including four bedroom residences, with a newer finish package. I sold its penthouse 5 for $1,995,000 in 2024 and a tenth floor home for $1,830,000 in 2023; it is where Hudson Tea owners often move when they want the location with new construction.
Hudson Tea condos for sale
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Nearby buildings
1400 Hudson · 1450 Washington · Harborside Lofts · Garden Street Lofts · Maxwell Place · 2 Constitution Court · 1425 Hudson
Tools for this building
Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · What HOA fees cover in a Hoboken condo · Do you need flood insurance in Hoboken?
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.
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