The Old American Can Factory is a historic, six-building, 130,000 sq ft industrial complex in Gowanus, Brooklyn that houses a curated community of more than 350 artisans, visual/performing artists, poets/writers, filmmakers, architects/designers, publishers, non-profit organizations and others renowned in the culture industry.
Details and list of tenants at https://thecanfactory.org
THE BUILDING
- 24/7 access
- Oversized freight elevator opens direct to loading dock
- Bike racks in front of building and in courtyard
- Outdoor seating in landscaped courtyard
- Dining room / Lounge with free wifi
- Restrooms & sinks (hot water) on each floor
- Restrooms cleaned daily & corridors weekly
- Fully sprinklered wet system
- Landlord’s office on site
THE SPACE
- 87’ x 21’ = 2,450 GSF
- Ceilings 16' H - 17' H
- Original tin-wrapped arched door, 5' W x 7'-4" H
- Partitions 12' H backed with plywood, painted white
- Wood floors, painted light grey
- (10) New insulated hopper windows 5' W x 8' H, facing South
- New insulated glass door to balcony/fire escape
- Gallery-style track lighting throughout
- Big-Ass ceiling fans, remote-controlled x 4 each
- Electric 3-phase 200 amps power, sub metered
- Friedrich A/C x 1 provided w 220v 50a receptacles x 1
- Electric receptacles throughout provided
IDEAL USES
Workshops, film screenings, video installations, photo/video shoots, exhibitions, product launch, workshops, etc. Will consider long-term lease.
RENT RATES
- $100 per hour with a 6 hour minimum
- $1,000 per 12 hours
- $6,000 per week
- Rents may vary based on use, number of persons, equip, etc
NEXT STEP - APPLICATION
https://thecanfactory.org/place/studios-and-workspaces/availability/
Hazel Elsbach is the Operations Manager
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