Factory 52 Apartments & Townhomes is located at 4510 Beech Street in Norwood, Ohio 45212. The community is part of the reimagined U.S. Playing Card Company campus.
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Everything You Need to Know About Factory 52
Explore answers to frequently asked questions about Factory 52 Apartments & Townhomes in Norwood, Ohio, including floor plans, amenities, pet policies, parking, leasing, dining, events, and everyday life throughout the Factory 52 community.
Life at Factory 52
Location & Neighborhood
Factory 52 is located in the City of Norwood, a centrally located community surrounded by Cincinnati. Residents enjoy a Norwood address with convenient access to Oakley, Hyde Park, downtown Cincinnati, and other popular Greater Cincinnati destinations.
Factory 52 is conveniently located near both Oakley and Hyde Park. Residents can easily reach Oakley Station, Rookwood Commons & Pavilion, Hyde Park Square, and the surrounding shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Factory 52 is a short drive from downtown Cincinnati with convenient access to Interstate 71 and the Norwood Lateral. Travel time will vary based on traffic and your destination.
Yes. Factory 52 is located near Xavier University, making it a convenient option for university employees, graduate students, and others who want to live close to campus.
Factory 52 offers convenient access to Interstate 71, the Norwood Lateral, Montgomery Road, and other major routes connecting residents to downtown Cincinnati and the surrounding region.
Factory 52 is near major employment centers throughout Norwood, Oakley, Hyde Park, downtown Cincinnati, and the region’s medical and business corridors. Nearby employers include GE Aerospace, Cintas, Xavier University, Cincinnati Children’s, The Christ Hospital, and Medpace.
Residents are close to Kroger Marketplace in Oakley, The Fresh Market, Rookwood Commons & Pavilion, Oakley Station, Hyde Park Square, and Kenwood Towne Centre.
Factory 52 is near Dorl Field Community Park, Ault Park, Wasson Way, and other outdoor destinations throughout Norwood and Cincinnati. The Factory 52 campus also includes green spaces and an outdoor events lawn.
Norwood offers a central location near Oakley, Hyde Park, Xavier University, downtown Cincinnati, major employers, shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. Factory 52 adds a walkable mix of restaurants, entertainment, events, and green space directly outside your home.
Amenities & Community Spaces
Factory 52 residents enjoy access to two resort-inspired swimming pools, two fitness centers, the Aqua Lounge, coworking and collaboration spaces, resident game and social spaces, outdoor gathering areas, faux-turf game lawns, a seasonal grilling pavilion, an events lawn, a dog park, a paw spa, package lockers, and bike storage. Additional details are available on the Factory 52 amenities page.
Yes. Every Factory 52 apartment and townhome resident has access to all community amenities.
Factory 52 residents have access to two resort-inspired swimming pools.
Yes. Residents have access to two state-of-the-art fitness centers with space and equipment for a variety of workouts.
Yes. Factory 52 offers coworking, collaboration, and shared workspaces for residents who work remotely, study, or need a change of scenery.
The Leasing Center expands the community’s collection of resident spaces with fitness, coworking, collaboration, game, and social areas designed for everyday convenience and connection.
The Aqua Lounge is a stylish resident space designed for relaxing and gathering near the pool and community amenities.
Factory 52 offers outdoor green spaces, an events lawn, faux-turf game lawns, poolside areas, and gathering spaces throughout the campus.
Yes. Residents can enjoy a seasonal grilling pavilion and faux-turf game lawns for outdoor recreation and socializing.
Eat, Shop, Play
Factory 52 is a mixed-use destination built within the reimagined U.S. Playing Card Company campus in Norwood. It brings together apartments, townhomes, restaurants, breweries, shops, entertainment, events, resident amenities, and green spaces in one walkable community.
Factory 52 includes The Gatherall Food Hall, Braxton Brewing Company, Fretboard Brewing Company, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and a growing collection of local and regional dining concepts. Visit the Factory 52 directory for the current lineup.
The Gatherall is a food hall at the heart of the Factory 52 campus featuring more than a dozen bars and restaurants, chef-driven concepts, coffee, cocktails, event spaces, pickup, and delivery options.
Yes. The Pickle Lodge at Factory 52 offers indoor pickleball courts, leagues, open play, lessons, events, food, and drinks.
Yes. Factory 52 was designed as a walkable community, allowing residents to reach dining, breweries, entertainment, events, green space, and many campus businesses on foot.
Yes. The commercial businesses and many events at Factory 52 are open to residents and the public.
The campus includes businesses such as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, My Masterpiece pottery studio, JS Jewelers, Dream Salon & Spa, and additional retail and service providers. The lineup may evolve as new businesses join the campus.
Yes. Residents can walk from home to The Gatherall, breweries, restaurants, pickleball, shopping, creative activities, green space, and events throughout the Factory 52 campus.
Factory 52 preserves the industrial character of the former U.S. Playing Card Company campus, including its historic clock tower, smokestack, brick architecture, and other original elements.
Factory 52 combines apartments and townhomes with resort-inspired amenities, historic architecture, restaurants, breweries, entertainment, shopping, pickleball, green space, and year-round events. It offers a complete lifestyle destination rather than a traditional residential-only community.
Events & Community Life
Factory 52 hosts live music, outdoor movies, farmers markets, vintage markets, trivia, watch parties, fitness events, festivals, family-friendly programming, and seasonal celebrations.
Residents can view upcoming programming on the Factory 52 events calendar and the Factory 52 Apartments & Townhomes News & Events page. The Gatherall also maintains a calendar for events held inside the food hall.
Many Factory 52 events are open to both residents and the public. Select resident programming may be reserved specifically for the residential community.
Events may take place on the Central Green and events lawn, inside The Gatherall, at Braxton Brewing Company, at Fretboard Brewing Company, or within other businesses and gathering spaces throughout the campus.
Yes. Live music and outdoor concerts are regularly included in Factory 52’s seasonal programming.
Yes. Factory 52 hosts outdoor movie nights on the green during select seasons.
Yes. Programming includes markets, movies, festivals, holiday events, family-friendly activities, and other seasonal experiences.
Yes. The Gatherall, Braxton Brewing Company, Fretboard Brewing Company, The Pickle Lodge, and other campus businesses host their own programming in addition to campus-wide events.
Living at Factory 52 gives residents convenient access to entertainment, activities, and opportunities to connect without having to travel across the city. Residents can choose when to participate while still enjoying the comfort and privacy of home.
Pets, Parking & Everyday Convenience
Yes. Factory 52 Apartments & Townhomes is a pet-friendly community with an on-site dog park, paw spa, green space, and walkable areas for residents and their pets.
Factory 52 permits a maximum of two pets per apartment or townhome.
Factory 52 charges a $200 one-time pet fee and $30 in monthly pet rent per pet.
Prospective residents should contact the leasing team for the current breed and weight restrictions before applying with a pet.
Yes. Factory 52 has an expansive on-site dog park where residents can give their dogs room to play.
Yes. A resident paw spa is available for convenient pet washing and care.
Factory 52 offers free parking in designated areas throughout the campus. Parking maps on the website identify available parking locations.
Guests can use designated public parking areas throughout the Factory 52 campus. Residents and visitors should follow posted signs and use the website’s parking maps to locate appropriate spaces.
Yes. Bike storage is available as part of the community amenities.
Yes. Package lockers are available for resident convenience.
Leasing Office & Resident Services
The Factory 52 Apartments & Townhomes leasing office is located at 4510 Beech Street in Norwood, Ohio 45212.
The leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed Sunday.
Call 513-909-3351 or submit the form on the Factory 52 Contact Us page
Yes. Factory 52 has professional on-site management and maintenance teams.
Residents can submit maintenance requests through the online resident portal or contact the leasing office for assistance.
Yes. Factory 52 provides 24-hour emergency maintenance. Residents can call 513-214-4722 for an after-hours maintenance emergency.
Yes. Residents can make rental payments online through the resident portal.
Yes. Residents can use the online portal for rental payments, maintenance requests, and other account services.
Yes. Factory 52 advertises 500 Mbps high-speed internet as an included in-home feature.
Yes. Valet trash service is available to Factory 52 residents.
Apartment Living at Factory 52
Floor Plans & Apartment Features
Factory 52 offers studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in a wide variety of layouts. The apartments page provides the most current floor plan availability.
Yes. Factory 52 offers studio apartment floor plans, including layouts designed to make efficient use of the community's historic architecture.
Yes. One, two, and three-bedroom apartments are available in addition to studio layouts.
Current floor plans range from approximately 408 to 2,019 square feet. Square footage varies considerably by floor plan, bedroom count, building, and architectural layout.
Apartment features may include stainless-steel, energy-efficient appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, wood-style or concrete flooring, large windows, high ceilings, walk-in closets, private partios or balconies, and in-home laundry. Some architectural features are available only in select homes.
Yes. Stainless-steel, energy-efficient appliances and quartz countertops are included among the advertised apartment features.
Yes. Factory 52 apartments include either a full-size washer and dryer or a full-size stackable washer and dryer, depending on the home.
Yes. Private patios or balconies are available to all apartment floor plans.
Exposed brick, concrete flooring, high lofted ceilings, and other historic architectural elements are available in select apartments. These details very by building and floor plan.
Several one, two, and three-bedroom layouts provide enough flexibility for a dedicated desk or home office setup. The leasing team can help identify layouts that best match your space and work-from-home needs.
Historic & Modern Apartment Living
Factory 52 includes apartments within the reimagined U.S. Playing Card Company campus. Select homes incorporate historic architecture and industrial-inspired details.
Yes. The community includes residences with preserved historic character as well as newly constructed apartment homes.
Select homes and buildings feature original brick, oversized windows, lofted ceilings, concrete elements, and other details connected to the campus's industrial history.
No. Factory 52 offers multiple inferior finish and flooring options. Features may vary by building, floor plan, and individual apartment.
Yes. Select apartments include oversized windows and views of the Central Green, Factory 52 campus, or surrounding city.
Yes. All Factory 52 apartment buildings have elevator access.
Factory 52 apartment buildings use ButterflyMX intercom access to provide residents with convenient building entry and visitor-management features.
Yes. Furnished apartment options are available through CORT furniture. Contact the leasing team for information about packages, pricing, and availability.
Yes. Walk-in closets, wall-to-wall closets, and additional storage closets are available, depending on the floor plan.
Factory 52 apartments combine historic architecture, industrial-inspired design, modern finishes, extensive resident amenities, and direct access to one of Cincinnati's most distinctive mixed-use campuses.
Apartment Availability, Leasing & Tours
Visit the Factory 52 Apartments page to view current floor plans and available homes. Because availability can change frequently, the leasing team can also confirm the latest options.
Apartment pricing varies by floor plan, size, building, lease start date, and availability. Review the live apartment listings or contact the leasing team for current pricing.
Factory 52 may offer limited-time savings on select apartment homes. Current specials are displayed on the website and should be confirmed with the leasing team.
Contact the Factory 52 leasing team at 513-909-3351 or submit the website contact form to schedule a tour.
Yes. Virtual tours are available for select apartment floor plans, allowing prospective residents to explore a home online before visiting.
Use the Apply option on the Factory 52 website or contact the leasing team for help selecting and applying for an available apartment.
Factory 52 offers 12-month apartment leases.
An application fee applies, and the standard deposit is $300. Other move-in costs may vary based on the home, pets, and individual application. Contact the leasing team for the current application-fee amount and a complete cost breakdown.
Yes. A waitlist is available when a preferred floor plan is currently occupied. Contact the leasing team to discuss the layout and anticipated timeline.
Move-in timing depends on current availability and the date a selected home is ready. The live apartment page and leasing team can provide the most current move-in dates.
Townhome Living at Factory 52
Floor Plans & Townhome Features
Factory 52 offers two- and three-bedroom townhome floor plans. Availability varies by floor plan.
The two-bedroom collection includes:
- Impression: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 974 square feet
- Imprint: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 997 square feet
- Rook: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,233 square feet
The three-bedroom collection includes:
- High Roller: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 1,227 square feet
- Bishop: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,353 square feet
- Gambit: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,555 square feet
Factory 52 Townhomes range from approximately 974 to 1,555 square feet, with a variety of two- and three-bedroom layouts.
Yes. Every Factory 52 townhome includes a private, attached two-car garage.
Each townhome features GE stainless steel appliances, white Shaker-style cabinetry, a contrasting gray prep island, Carrara Miksa quartz countertops, an Arctic White subway tile backsplash, and matte black hardware.
Factory 52 Townhomes feature Ohlone Oak wood-grain luxury vinyl plank flooring for a modern, durable finish.
Yes. Every townhome includes a full-size washer and dryer.
Most Factory 52 townhomes include an office or flexible living space.
The townhomes offer a private patio or balcony.
New Construction & Townhome Living
Yes. Factory 52 Townhomes are newly constructed rental homes designed with modern layouts, upscale finishes, and convenient everyday features.
The townhomes offer a more residential living experience with multilevel layouts, private entrances, additional space, and attached two-car garages, while still keeping residents connected to the Factory 52 community.
Yes. Factory 52 offers multilevel townhome layouts. The number of levels and interior configuration vary by floor plan.
Yes. Landscaping and exterior maintenance are handled by the Factory 52 maintenance team.
Yes. Each townhome includes GE stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances.
Townhome Availability, Leasing & Tours
Factory 52 is now leasing townhomes for 2026 move-ins. Exact move-in dates vary by floor plan and individual home.
Current pricing, availability, and estimated move-in dates can be found on the Factory 52 floor plans page or by contacting the leasing team.
Yes. Contact the leasing team to schedule an in-person tour and explore the available townhome floor plans.
Yes. Virtual tours are currently available for the Rook two-bedroom floor plan and the Bishop three-bedroom floor plan.