Southend Lofts
Southend Lofts turned the historic Davis Baking Powder factory block into southwest Hoboken’s marquee address: a restored five-story industrial core joined by new nine-story wings, soaring loft ceilings, and a retail atrium at the base.
Southend Lofts at 38 Jackson Street combines a restored industrial building with newer construction in southwest Hoboken. The development offers varied loft layouts and shared amenities near Southwest Resiliency Park. For a purchase, confirm the current delivery and amenity status, the specific floor plan, and the costs and rights included with the home.
Building facts
| Address | 38 Jackson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (southwest Hoboken, the block bounded by Jackson, Harrison, Observer Highway, and Newark Street) |
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| What it was | The Davis Baking Powder and My-T-Fine Pudding factory, an industrial building first built in 1893 |
| Completed | Sales launched in 2025. Confirm the specific residence’s certificate of occupancy, delivery terms, and the operating status of shared amenities before signing. |
| Developer | The Taurasi Group (Hoboken) |
| Design | Nastasi Architects; interiors by D&G Interiors + Design; sales by Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing |
| Height | The restored five story core plus new nine story wings |
| Residences | 110 condominiums, one to five bedrooms, with no two floor plans alike |
| Ceilings | Up to 15 feet in the factory core, with oversized factory windows and exposed columns |
| Launch pricing (2025) | Request current unit-level asking prices and any sponsor concessions. Compare homes by layout, floor, outdoor space, parking, and delivery terms. |
| Ownership | Condominium; review the current assessment, tax estimate or bill, and any added assessment with the purchase documents. |
| HOA dues | Set by the sponsor budget; confirm the figure and inclusions on any contract or listing |
| Parking | The sponsor describes an enclosed parking garage with spaces available for an additional fee. Confirm the offered space and its terms in the contract. |
| Pets | Request the current written pet policy, including any restrictions and approval process. |
| Amenities (20,000+ sq ft) | The Overlook, an eighth floor rooftop with a 40 foot pool, lawns, and dining and lounge areas with Manhattan views; attended lobby; fitness center; open air co working lounge; multisport simulator suite; children’s playroom; pet spa; an indoor public atrium under a translucent canopy with curated retail and dining |
| Transit | The 2nd Street light rail station is nearby. Hoboken Terminal is farther east and offers PATH, ferry, and NJ Transit connections. Walk or test the connecting transit route from the building during your usual commute. |
| Neighborhood | Southwest Hoboken, near Southwest Resiliency Park and businesses along Newark Street and Observer Highway. Compare the exact routes to your daily errands and transit stops. |
What Southend Lofts is like to live in
The restored industrial building and newer wings offer different layouts and outlooks. The southwest location is close to park space and neighborhood businesses. Check the current status of the market hall and amenities, and try your commute from the address.
What sets the price
Compare homes in Southend Lofts’ restored industrial building and newer wings by the actual ceiling height, window arrangement, outlook and layout. Establish outdoor and parking rights from the unit documents. The building section alone does not determine which residence is the better fit or value.
Sales context
For a sponsor purchase, compare the unit’s price, delivery terms, included features, and any available concessions. Your attorney should review the offering documents and contract. For a resale, compare completed sales and current competing listings.
What buyers should know
Review the public offering statement, sponsor budget, reserve funding, and delivery terms with your attorney. Compare budgeted dues with the costs of running the building after occupancy. Check taxes and any added assessment, parking terms, flood exposure, insurance, and the status of the amenities you expect to use.
What sellers should know
An early resale competes with the sponsor’s remaining inventory, including any concessions. Show the completed condition, included upgrades, outdoor space, parking rights, and available closing date. Compare the buyer’s total cost and timing; a furnished or completed resale does not automatically justify a higher price.
Quick answers about Southend Lofts
What did Southend Lofts cost at launch?
Sales launched in 2025, with different starting prices by layout. For a purchase now, request the current unit price, parking cost, included upgrades, concessions, and delivery terms rather than relying on launch pricing.
Does Southend Lofts have a pool?
The sponsor’s amenity plan includes a 40-foot pool on the Overlook roof deck. Confirm its operating status and access terms for your expected move-in date.
Does Southend Lofts have parking?
The sponsor lists enclosed garage parking for an additional fee. Confirm availability, the specific space, purchase or license terms, and recurring charges.
What was the building before?
The Davis Baking Powder and My-T-Fine Pudding factory, a five story industrial building that the Taurasi Group restored and expanded with new nine story wings.
How is the commute from Southend Lofts?
The 2nd Street light rail is nearby; Hoboken Terminal is farther east for PATH, ferry, and rail connections. Compare walking and connecting transit from the actual entrance and include waiting time in your commute estimate.
Nearby buildings
The Sky Club · The Residences at W Hoboken · The Upper Grand · Wonder Lofts
Tools for this building
Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · Is new construction worth it? · 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.
Know the building before you make your move
Southwest Hoboken comps for Southend Lofts: 908-227-8226.