The Old American Can Factory

The Old American Can Factory, an historic 130,000 sf, six-building industrial complex at the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, is an arts and manufacturing community where more than 200 people are producing a myriad of ideas, experiences and products within the design, arts and culture industry. Curated... Read more

The Old American Can Factory, an historic 130,000 sf, six-building industrial complex at the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, is an arts and manufacturing community where more than 200 people are producing a myriad of ideas, experiences and products within the design, arts and culture industry. Curated tenants include a wide range of designers, visual, performing & literary artists and companies as well as manufacturing businesses..

The complex, built between 1865-1901 with a medievalesque courtyard and alleyways, has a quiet, vibrant artistic energy heightened throughout the year by uncommon performances, exhibitions and events presented in and around the buildings. The Old American Can Factory was developed and is curated & operated by XØ Projects Inc.

Workspaces are suitable for light industrial use within the creative industries (except woodworking) or as artist studios and/or offices. Live-work or live only is NOT available at this building. Rental rates depend on studio features, location, use, occupancy and lease term.