54-60 Mcwhorter St

The Chocolate Factory is a converted 1888 industrial complex in Newark’s Ironbound that was reconfigured into condominium lofts in the early 1990s. The masonry-and-timber building ranges across multiple low-rise wings and a taller tower, retaining heavy timber columns, exposed brick, oversized factory windows, and cathedral/soaring ceilings that give many units a loft-like, open-plan feeling. Units vary from single-level one-bedrooms to bi-level lofts and townhome-style condos with private street-level entries; typical interiors include hardwood floors, in-unit laundry or stackable washers, updated kitchens with granite or modern white finishes, and a mix of one- and two-bath layouts. Common areas center on a landscaped interior courtyard used for casual outdoor seating and grilling, plus deeded or assigned garage parking at an off-site lot and additional covered spaces; building security cameras are in operation. Systems commonly cited across listings include central air, upgraded mechanicals, and selectively modernized baths and kitchens while preserving historic details like timber beams, raised-panel and pocket doors, and salvaged wood accents. The association permits pets, charges a move-in fee at closing, and is not FHA-approved; location advantages include being two blocks from Newark Penn Station with direct access to NJ Transit, PATH and Amtrak, rapid routes to Newark Liberty International Airport, and immediate proximity to Ferry Street’s restaurants, cafes and retail attractions.