NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by York1

As a former NO citizen, two things this past week stood out.

1. Your posts and pictures show a city making great progress. I can't believe some of the great developments taking place.

2. The networks, with Katrina's 10 year anniversary, showed a city that does not have a future. The people interviewed were depressing, and the camera backgrounds were of areas that were blighted. (The programs I watched, anyway.)

Thank you again for keeping us up-to-date on the amazing architectural and engineering progress being made. Your postings keep many of us in touch with a city we love.

How is the progress on the Canal Blvd - City Park streetcar-bus situation coming? Having lived in Lakeview and the Lakefront, I used that intersection daily.

Well, the question is whether the city's future will have a place for the poors. There's a lot of hand-wringing over gentrification but the city has an astonishing amount of depopulated neighborhoods and blighted buildings that can be renovated and rebuilt for affordable housing.

Labor and construction cost are still cheap, so there's no reason a bump in supply couldn't bring housing costs down.

More than anything, though, I think the best thing to happen in the aftermath of the storm is that the city is way less insular. A lot of people don't like the changes, including the old guard and even an earlier generation of transplants who came to the city because it was so different from everywhere else. But for a long time, the insularity meant no growth, few jobs and no opportunity for the lowest classes in the city, so I welcome anything that brings growth.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Well, the question is whether the city's future will have a place for the poors. There's a lot of hand-wringing over gentrification but the city has an astonishing amount of depopulated neighborhoods and blighted buildings that can be renovated and rebuilt for affordable housing.

Labor and construction cost are still cheap, so there's no reason a bump in supply couldn't bring housing costs down.

More than anything, though, I think the best thing to happen in the aftermath of the storm is that the city is way less insular. A lot of people don't like the changes, including the old guard and even an earlier generation of transplants who came to the city because it was so different from everywhere else. But for a long time, the insularity meant no growth, few jobs and no opportunity for the lowest classes in the city, so I welcome anything that brings growth.

Well said! You can have a unique culture and still be open. The two things arent mutually exclusive.


Heres some plans of the Hotel and Apartments part of the Jung renovation :








4747 Earhart Blvd Suite F·Change of Use ·Ref Code: 77N0Z5
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
AASK Associates, LLC
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
8/24/2015 1:12:53 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Suite F. Convert vacant space to educational facility (after school tutoring for children) as per sketch. No electrical, mechanical, or plumbing. Only work is the creation of new bathroom.



215 N Villere St·New Construction ·Ref Code: CK3GFM
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Michelle Burkart
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
8/26/2015 9:54:02 AM
Closed:
No
Description
New construction of three (3) story multi-family residential apartments (T-5).




Open-Air Pop-Up Hub Roux Carre Slated To Open October 15 in Central City



http://nola.eater.com/2015/8/27/9214...in-new-orleans

[Eightball]

couple days ago

Dixie Brewing reno #nola by robb, on Flickr

Dixie Brewing reno #nola by robb, on Flickr

Dixie Brewing reno #nola by robb, on Flickr

[Eightball]

downtown - Canal St

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Loyola ave I believe

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

that's enough for now... still have a good bit to post but no time

[tennis1400]

Moxy CBD:

[prokowave]

Thanks for the pics. Looks like 1031 and the Pythian(?) on Loyola are on hiatus for now. I haven't seen anything lately about the Oil and Gas building either. Still, a lot of construction sites across the CBD.

Here's an update for the St. Charles streetcar :

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ss...l#incart_river
Service along the whole line should be restored on the 6th.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by prokowave

Thanks for the pics. Looks like 1031 and the Pythian(?) on Loyola are on hiatus for now. I haven't seen anything lately about the Oil and Gas building either. Still, a lot of construction sites across the CBD.

Here's an update for the St. Charles streetcar :

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ss...l#incart_river
Service along the whole line should be restored on the 6th.

1031 Permit was issued about two weeks ago.. but I think they have to address the shared wall that was failing on the edge of property before any pile work can begin. Looks like they are dealing with that. the Pythian I am unsure whats going on with that one. Building has been gutted so who knows.


Permits:



4747 Earhart Blvd Suite F·Change of Use ·Ref Code: 77N0Z5
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
AASK Associates, LLC
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
8/24/2015 1:12:53 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Suite F. Convert vacant space to educational facility (after school tutoring for children) as per sketch. No electrical, mechanical, or plumbing. Only work is the creation of new bathroom.


djsnola
3300 Canal St·Attached Sign · Permit #15-26165-SATT ·Ref Code: 6YD2CH
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Type:
Attached Sign
Applicant:
Signworks LLC
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
8/31/2015 1:54:05 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Manufacture and install ( 1 ) monument sign w/ 6 tenant panels as per sketch and City Planning Approval.


djsnola
3128 Constance St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: 05Q5L8
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Megan Ripoll
Status:
Permit Case Created
Date Filed:
8/27/2015 7:35:54 PM
Closed:
No
Description
The refurbishment of the existing three story, Live Oak Elementary School consisting of exterior brick repair, replacement, and cleaning, construction of a new dumpster pad and enclosure, refurbishment of existing wood and steel windows, refurbishment and upgrade of interior finishes, replacement of all existing VCT flooring, construction of a new elevator shaft and installation of an elevator, extension of existing guardrails, construction of four (4) new restrooms, refurbishment and upgrade of existing restrooms, mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs, upgrade and replacements all as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications prepared by VergesRome Architects, dated 06-19-2015, submitted with this application.


djsnola
840 Canal St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: CH240E
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Pro Signs & Graphics
Status:
Returned for revision
Date Filed:
8/31/2015 10:42:03 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Installation of (1) set of illuminated channel letters on the front of building and (1) set of channel letters on the canopy as per sketch and HDLC ?????


500 Canal St·Zoning Verification

· Project #15-1408 ·Ref Code: UNAZM1

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Type:Zoning VerificationApplicant:B&C ZoningStatus:Verification Letter IssuanceDate Filed:8/25/2015 5:37:36 PMClosed:No





djsnola
1225 St Charles Ave·Conditional Use · Project #15-1419 ·Ref Code: M131TC
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Type:
Conditional Use
Applicant:
Bonquois Properties, LLC
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
8/31/2015 5:03:21 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Applicant is requesting a conditional use to construct a hotel in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed Use District.


djsnola
2305 St Charles Ave·HDLC COA · Permit #15-13274-HDLC ·Ref Code: Y8G0WM
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Alan Weber
Status:
Application Deficiencies
Date Filed:
9/1/2015 1:13:51 PM
Closed:
Yes
Description
Construct 2-stry balcony at 2305-07


djsnola
6823 St Charles Ave, Building #29·Renovation (Non-Structural)

·Ref Code: PPA3PV

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Type:Renovation (Non-Structural)Applicant:Anthony TaffaroStatus:Application SubmittedDate Filed:9/1/2015 2:42:50 PMClosed:NoDescription

The interior renovation of the existing Barnes & Noble Bookstore located within the Tulane University, Lavin Bernick Center (University Center) consisting of minor demolition of existing non-bearing partitions, construction of new drywall partitions, replacement of the main entry doors, refurbishment and upgrade of interior finishes, electrical lighting and power for the new and relocated merchandise fixtures, as well as miscellaneous upgrades and replacements as indicated on the Drawings prepared by VergesRome Architects, APAC, dated 09-01-2015, submitted with this application via the attached CD-rom disk, dated 9-01-2015.






Smoking Lounge additions for Harrahs



















1001 Canal Renovation




















THIBODAUX— Judy Walker reports that the long-awaited $11.6 million 33,000-square-foot state-of-the-art culinary facility, The John Folse Culinary Institute, opened at Nicholls State on August 20. The facility includes pastry, butchering and seafood kitchens, ample classrooms, an extensive cookbook collection, and a “96-seat student-run restaurant,” Bistro Ruth. Watch it in action here, or make a reservation to dine there in person. [NOLA.com]


djsnola
LAFAYETTE— Cajun Brewing is gearing up to become Lafayette’s first craft brewery at “10,000 square feet with a brewing warehouse, lab, taproom and office space” opening soon. Hub City Beerworks is also planning to open in 2016. [DailyAdvertiser]


djsnola
UPTOWN—Tulane is rolling out another food truck for students on meal plans. Rouler will feature New Orleans cuisine. The university launched the Ironsides Waffles truck last year. [Eaterwire]



CoNola Grill & Sushi Brings New Eats To Former Old Metairie Sun Ray Grill
Plus, Westbank Sun Ray Grill gets a switcheroo too.

Two Sun Ray Grill locations have new owners and fresh new menus, Ian McNulty reports. Former owner Dana Deutsch and family are heading to Vietnam to work for a Cafe Reconcile-style nonprofit operation called KOTO, and have been steadily selling off their restaurants to make the move—Sun Ray Grill in the Warehouse District recently became home to Sac-A-Lait. The cool thing about these last two locations? They’re now owned by Deutsch’s former employees.

GRETNA— The original Sun Ray Grill location is now being run by Tom Hinyup, longtime chef here (since 1999), and is still called Sun Ray Grill. Hinyup has kept the menu essentials, but added a breakfast menu, and added breakfast and is bringing in some quality, locally-sourced seafood and his knack for fishing camp style cooking with lots of specials. Status: Open at 2600 Belle Chasse Highway.Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (504) 391-0053.

OLD METAIRIE— You may recall back in 2014, that Will and Kinsey Varas were operating Aloha Sushi inside the Sun Ray Grill, while planning to take over the restaurant from Deutsch. Those plans called for an eventual renovation, menu reboot, and new name, all of which has finally happened this summer in the form of CoNola Grill & Sushi. The newly rebranded spot fuses “Southern staples, a full sushi bar and even an undercurrent of green chile-powered, Colorado-style Mexican cooking.” The name refers to the Varas’ cooking history in Colorado and New Orleans. Status: Now open at 619 Pink St. on Tues-Sun 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (504) 837-0055. Full Menu below.



Seoul Shack Heads To St. Claude; Big Cheezy Takes Over Kitchen At Dragon's Den
Major expansions for two hot up-and-comers.

Mid City’s grilled cheese powerhouse and cheap eats fave The Big Cheezy is taking over the kitchen at off-Frenchmen hang Dragon’s Den as of October 1, Todd Price reports this week. The Marigny spot was previously occupied by Seoul Shack—a 70s inspired Korean and soul pop up from Three Muses’ co-owner Sophie Lee—which Price also reports shuttered just last week to make a move into a full fledged restaurant on St. Claude Avenue. Lee hasn’t divulged the location yet, but expects to open by the end of year with an expanded menu.

At Dragon’s Den, The Big Cheezy will offer bar-friendly sandwiches and cheese fries with a smaller menu than the flagship, but bestsellers like the Mac and Cheezy and the Crazy Old Goat will be available late into the night. The spot will be open Wed-Sun, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. with plans to expand with lunch service after owner Josh Fogarty and crew settle in.





CANAL STREET— Dallas-based Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão will take over two floors in the J.W. Marriott. which used to house Canal Street Grill and Shula’s Steakhouse, as part of a $6.7 revamp to be completed in early 2016. [CityBiz]






City Surf Fitness Opening Location In New Orleans:




http://citysurffitness.com/

5924 Magazine St·Occupational Business License ·Ref Code: JUBJBY
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Type:
Occupational Business License
Applicant:
City Surf Fitness Louisiana LLC dba City Surf Fitness New Orleans
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
9/2/2015 11:40:19 AM
Closed:
No
Address:
4921 Perrier St





309 Decatur St [The Hookah]·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: KY150G
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Constance Restoration
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/2/2015 3:24:32 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of existing restaurant - new tenant - per plans. No exterior work under this permit.








The Audubon Hotel :










Cochon Expansion :



930 Tchoupitoulas St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: JTRB27
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Tiffany Truxillo
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/1/2015 8:10:32 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation to existing restaurant and expansion into unoccupied portion of same building

[CheeburgerCheeburger]

Here's that last SMD tenant: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf...l#incart_river

[Eightball]

more DT

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown NOLA renos by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

i was wondering about the seemingly decade long hold up of the Audubon Hotel

Audubon hotel nola by robb, on Flickr

Audubon hotel nola by robb, on Flickr

back to DT

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

Downtown nola by robb, on Flickr

whew that was a lot of effort. ya'll owe me a beer, lol. more accurately ya'll owe Tennis a 12 pack

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Eightball

more DT


whew that was a lot of effort. ya'll owe me a beer, lol. more accurately ya'll owe Tennis a 12 pack

Haha I will take some Vodka!!! Thanks for the pics because I know its more effort than it looks.

BTW Im not sure if you guys know this or not but the ACE Hotel bought the building at 630 Carondelet and is incorporating into the hotel as another really cool bar for the hotel.



Heres the building thanks to Eightball:



Also Back to South Market District.. now that the last space in the paramount is taken do we know if restaurants are also going to be opening up in the beacon too?



Black Label Ice House Softly Opens Uptown on September 11



http://nola.eater.com/2015/9/3/92561...n-september-11

[polemic]

Definitely; Great work, Eightball. Thanks to you and Tennis for the photos.

[York1]

1. Thanks for the great pictures.

2. Is there any chance New Orleans will bury some of those power lines? It's hard looking at the great architecture of some of the new buildings with the ugly power poles and lines in front.

[prokowave]

Burying the power lines has been discussed, but it was determined that it would not be cost-effective for most of the city, apart from the CBD/downtown areas that already have buried lines. I think the flood risk outweighs many of the benefits of burying them. You also see in many of those shots power lines for the streetcars, which obviously can't be buried.

I do agree that they are an eyesore. I don't know if they've considered it, but perhaps raising some of the lines above tree level would improve the situation and abate risk from falling tree limbs.

[Uptowner]

Originally Posted by York1

1. Thanks for the great pictures.

2. Is there any chance New Orleans will bury some of those power lines? It's hard looking at the great architecture of some of the new buildings with the ugly power poles and lines in front.

As prokowave stated, the flood risk is too high to bury power lines, especially the large transmission lines that you see in places like the CBD. The water table is too high so seepage will always be an issue. Underground lines are typically 5 to 10 times more expensive than overhead lines and only last maybe half as long.

Originally Posted by prokowave

I do agree that they are an eyesore. I don't know if they've considered it, but perhaps raising some of the lines above tree level would improve the situation and abate risk from falling tree limbs.

If you are ever on an elevated stretch of road in the city you can look around and see where they have several lines already above the tree line on the metal poles. I think they usually have 3 tiers of wire, not sure, but I have come to accept them for what they are. Depending on how you look at it they sorta give add a little character to the city, albeit in a third world type of way.

[WesternSon]

Redevelopment of that 10 story hotel next to Ochsner Baptist:

http://uptownmessenger.com/2015/09/n...hsner-baptist/

I wish Ochsner would build a large Elmwood Fitness on one of those surface lots or on top of an existing or new parking structure. Uptown needs a large private gym and if they had a swimming and leisure pool they could kill.

St. Charles Streetcar: It has returned- they can make progress!

[tennis1400]

The homeless Mission on #OCHaley under construction




Cochon Will Double Its Size In Warehouse District By December



http://nola.eater.com/2015/9/10/9301...-december-2015






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Permits:

326 Magazine St·HDLC COA · Permit #15-20051-HDLC ·Ref Code: C6MKRU
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Jessica Walker
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/3/2015 9:50:08 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Exterior restorations, new exit door, and new covered canopy in courtyard space as per plans.



545 St Charles Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #15-26753-RNVN ·Ref Code: FHF68W
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Joey Battaglia
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/4/2015 9:31:34 AM
Closed:
No
Description



3129 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: ACMBJK
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progress
Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Nick Makemson
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/8/2015 1:56:33 PM
Closed:
No
Description
New interior and exterior tenant alterations, non-structural. New interior partitions for stock room, accessible toilet room & sales area. New interior finishes, furnishings. Exterior alterations scope: repair plaster & paint exterior of building at shop front windows to underside of gutters. Paint awnings frames and replace awning fabric. New exterior exhaust duct to roof, new out side air and exhaust louvers concealed from public view



124 St Charles Ave, Courtyard·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 0YJ4BS
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Stephanie Berry
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/8/2015 3:32:05 PM
Closed:
No
Description
We are painted the facade of our Courtyard hotel. I was told I need to obtain a certificate of appropriateness.




4714 Freret St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: ZZFAM2
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progress
Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Monica Hernandez
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/8/2015 1:45:47 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant build out of commercial kitchen for restaurant as per plans.




209 Harrison Ave Suite A·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #15-26909-RNVN ·Ref Code: 28B1EA
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Hair By Diem Luu, LLC Dba Carpe Diem
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/8/2015 11:56:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Expand existing beauty salon(Suite B) into suite A as per State Fire Marshal approval and drawing.




5240 Annunciation St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #15-26898-RNVN ·Ref Code: 0NG4A1
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Eagle-Pro Interior/Exterior Specialist
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/8/2015 11:33:57 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior non-structural renovation to existing restaurant - wall finishes, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, floor covering, painting, and hood work.




1016 St Louis St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: UCV7H3
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progress
Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Kurt Werling
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/7/2015 10:03:23 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovate existing structures into 6 apartments as per plans.




5855 Chef Menteur Hwy·Change of Use · Permit #15-26628-CUSE ·Ref Code: 2B7VQM
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Amro Alshami
Status:
Certificate of Completion
Date Filed:
9/3/2015 11:47:48 AM
Closed:
Yes
Description
Convert existing shell into a retail space as per drawing.




3440 Kabel Dr·Change of Use · Permit #15-26777-CUSE ·Ref Code: ZY2VQ2
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Willie Green
Status:
Certificate of Completion
Date Filed:
9/4/2015 12:29:03 PM
Closed:
Yes
Description
Convert vacant commercial space to thrift store. No electrical. No plumbing. No HVAC.



545 St Charles Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #15-26753-RNVN ·Ref Code: FHF68W
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Joey Battaglia
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/4/2015 9:31:34 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Facade restoration to Gallier Hall as per 15-26753-HDLC approval.





3343 Esplanade Ave·HDLC COA · Permit #15-26782-HDLC ·Ref Code: Z1R1AZ
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Ethel Kidd Real Estate LLC
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/4/2015 1:59:51 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Repair multifamily building - clean gutters, repair roof, repair stucco, paint, exterior, replace broken glass, install new 5’ fence per HDLC.



401 St Joseph St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: F8P165
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progress
Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Mi Mi Montagnet
Status:
Permit Case Created
Date Filed:
9/5/2015 1:56:02 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Shell permit for structural stabilization, new roof and windows as per plans, HDLC Approval. No use and occupancy, renovation plans to follow. PENTHOUSE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT. NO USE AND OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS PERMIT.



1423 N Claiborne Ave·Board of Building Standards and Appeals · Project #BBSA No. 15-67 ·Ref Code: U4QAWS
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Type:
Board of Building Standards and Appeals
Applicant:
Alliance Of New Orleans, Preservation
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
9/1/2015 2:27:35 PM
Closed:
No
Description
The applicant is appealing the process of restoring and renovating an existing historic structure into 3 condominium units



925 Common St, Suite B·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 4AYXKP
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Raymond Armant
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/9/2015 5:46:02 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Build-out of an 1800 SF barbershop as per plans



326 Magazine St, St. James Hotel·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 8DUMEX
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Ty Angeron
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/10/2015 2:09:16 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Sidewalk repair. We have an agreement with DDD to replace the sidewalk at this location and need a Department of Public Works permit.



2723 S Broad St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: A1RB7Y
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Frank Burkhardt
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/10/2015 3:40:39 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Converting lower half of a vacant commercial building into a art studio as per plans. Electrical, fixtures, insulation, plumbing, sheetrock; paint and trim.



2401 St Claude Ave·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: 2FAJBS
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Douglas Mayo
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/9/2015 8:08:17 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Change of use of existing two-story building and construct a new single story addition for a restaurant as per plans.



St James Hotel Renovation











City to Auction Four Properties This Friday

September 09, 2015

NEW ORLEANS – This Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, the City of New Orleans will auction four City-owned properties in the City Hall Council Chambers at 10 a.m. The Department of Property Management through the Division of Real Estate and Records will conduct the auction. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The property auction order is as follows: 7450 Paris Road, 4131 Elysian Fields Avenue, 4415/4435 Wilson Avenue and 2019 Third Street. These properties are owned and were previously used by the City but have been determined to be “no longer needed for public purposes.” The Home Rule Charter requires that the properties be sold at public auction instead of sold privately.

Click here external link to learn more about the four City-owned properties being auctioned or schedule an appointment to view a property.

“The City of New Orleans is committed to operating more efficiently,” Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said. “These properties have been deemed as no longer needed for public purposes and it is important that they are put back into commerce as soon as possible.”

AUCTION INSTRUCTIONS
◾ Starting bids for properties are set at fair market value.
◾ The winning bidder must deposit ten percent of the winning bid amount with the Real Estate and Records Division (City Hall Room 5W06) within one hour of the completion of the auction.
◾ The deposit must be in cash, certified check, or money order and is non-refundable.
◾ If the deposit is not received within one hour, the property will be offered to the second highest bidder.
◾ Additional costs over the winning bid must be paid to complete the sale. These costs include: appraisal, Clerk of Court costs, City Notary fees, possible resubdivision fees and other possible costs.
◾ The City of New Orleans cannot contract with convicted felons, City employees, or any party that owes taxes to the City of New Orleans.
◾ Also, the City will distribute required paperwork to the winning bidder, such as a tax clearance affidavit, vendor registration form, and other required information.

All documents must be completed prior to the Act of Sale date. Sales must be completed within 120 days of the winning bid. Depending on when the Division of Real Estate and Records receives the appropriate paperwork from the purchaser, transfer may take place within three months.

Upon purchase of the property, the new owner must clean, repair, secure, or otherwise remove the conditions of blight upon the property within 60 days. Some of the properties may require the purchaser to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Department of Safety and Permits, which must be achieved within 18 months.



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September Adjudicated Property Auction Sells 145 Properties

SEPTEMBER 03, 2015
NEW ORLEANS – On Sept. 2, the third in a series of innovative online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties brought in over $3.25 million after 345 people placed more than 12,500 bids to buy 145 of the 146 properties that were for sale. In addition, 15 delinquent accounts of $408,646 were paid in full in the weeks leading up to the auction. The next auction, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, currently includes 111 properties scheduled for sale.

Through three auctions, the adjudicated property auction process has sold 383 properties and has so far brought in more than an estimated $11 million gross for the City of New Orleans and other property tax recipients, such as the Board of Liquidation, Orleans Parish School Board and Sewerage & Water Board.The auctions are also helping to revive economic activity and create a fairer tax system for all New Orleanians.

There are also more than 1,000 properties still available for deposit to begin the research and notification processes before an auction may be scheduled. A list of these properties is available at CivicSource.com, which is also where the online auctions take place.

“The overwhelming success of our first three innovative auctions is just more evidence of the energy and excitement in the revitalization of New Orleans,” said First Deputy Mayor & CAO Andy Kopplin. “We look forward to continuing these monthly auctions until the City has exhausted its backlog of adjudicated properties. We still have about 1,000 properties awaiting deposits across the city, so I encourage residents to go to CivicSour ce.com to check them out. All it takes is one depositor to start the research and notification processes so that we may schedule the property for auction.

Councilmember-At-Large Stacy Head said, “The continued success of the adjudicated property auctions is evidence of an incredibly strong real estate market—properties that many have assumed to be worthless are attracting dozens of bidders, and are ultimately being sold for considerably above their appraised values. I am very excited to see how many of these long-abandoned properties are redeveloped and in turn, how neighborhoods are rebuilt.”

In the September auction, 115 people bought 145 properties for a cumulative total of $3,326,788 (about 70 percent of the winning bidders were from Louisiana). The highest bid in the auction was a two-way tie between at 1714 Euterpe Street and 1531 Ursulines Avenue, each of which sold for $126,000. There were about 24,400 due process notifications mailed ahead of the September sale and yard signs were placed on each property before the auction as part of the extensive efforts to contact and alert property owners. The revenue will be used to cover the cost of the sale and pay back the taxes owed to the appropriate entities, such as the City of New Orleans, Board of Liquidation, Orleans Parish School Board and Sewerage & Water Board. All remaining revenue will go to the City of New Orleans, where it can be used to invest in key resident priorities, such as community revitalization, public safety, street repairs and parks and recreation.



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[ardecila]

Ugh, that Ochsner hotel is so fugly... TEAR THAT VOMIT DOWN

[NolaWave]

Haven't read the original proposals from when they were submitted so I don't have an opinion on them yet. Interested to see what all of you think makes the most sense for that space.


"Here are the three proposals selected in order by which they were selected:

ICD Sitra with OSH and Crowninvest LLC

The team led by ICD Sitra, a hotel developer based in Guadalajara, Mexico, envisions a $92 million project with a 355-room, 29-floor branded lifestyle hotel next to a smaller, 155-room "select service" hotel. The proposal includes a 20,600-square-foot convention center, luxury retail and parking. ICD Sitra would develop the project and OSH, also based in Mexico, and Crowninvest, based in New York, would manage and operate the hotels.

Carter & Associates with Majestic Realty Co. and Oakwood Development

The development team, all firms based in Atlanta, wants to build 282 apartments with more than 6,300 square feet of street-level retail space as well as a potential boutique hotel. The proposed $80 million development would include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Carter will oversee construction while Majestic Realty will be the primary equity source for the project, which would be funded by a mortgage and private equity from the developers.

Chrysolite Management Group

The Kingsport, Tenn.-based firm proposes a 250-room Hard Rock Hotel complete with a 50,000-square-foot Hard Rock Live concert venue on the lower level of the development. The project would be financed by a mortgage and cash equity from the developer."

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s...incart_m-rpt-2

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by NolaWave

Haven't read the original proposals from when they were submitted so I don't have an opinion on them yet. Interested to see what all of you think makes the most sense for that space.


"Here are the three proposals selected in order by which they were selected:

ICD Sitra with OSH and Crowninvest LLC

The team led by ICD Sitra, a hotel developer based in Guadalajara, Mexico, envisions a $92 million project with a 355-room, 29-floor branded lifestyle hotel next to a smaller, 155-room "select service" hotel. The proposal includes a 20,600-square-foot convention center, luxury retail and parking. ICD Sitra would develop the project and OSH, also based in Mexico, and Crowninvest, based in New York, would manage and operate the hotels.

Carter & Associates with Majestic Realty Co. and Oakwood Development

The development team, all firms based in Atlanta, wants to build 282 apartments with more than 6,300 square feet of street-level retail space as well as a potential boutique hotel. The proposed $80 million development would include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Carter will oversee construction while Majestic Realty will be the primary equity source for the project, which would be funded by a mortgage and private equity from the developers.

Chrysolite Management Group

The Kingsport, Tenn.-based firm proposes a 250-room Hard Rock Hotel complete with a 50,000-square-foot Hard Rock Live concert venue on the lower level of the development. The project would be financed by a mortgage and cash equity from the developer."

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s...incart_m-rpt-2

No surprises here.. they were the only acceptable proposals. Im torn between hard rock and the mexican based companies proposals. Either way it will definitely be an improvement over whats there now. Just hope we get some great architecture from whoeevr is chosen.




What's happening with the State Palace Theater on Canal Street?




"Now, one group has asked for a "hold" on the property while it explores the possibility of a deal, Stone said. He declined to name the group. "
This is interesting... wonder whats being planned.

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s..._story_package

[prokowave]

The Hard Rock proposal seems too small and potentially too tacky for me. I would much rather one of the first two proposals, especially if the second included a 150+ room hotel. I don't think the city is in dire need of a new concert venue and I would much prefer seeing the Loew's/State Palace Theater and Municipal Auditorium renovated than building new, competing venues on city property.