Historic abandoned building sells in Downtown
The February 10, 2025 issue covers seven commercial sales recorded across Baton Rouge and Ascension the previous week. The headline deal: Visit Baton Rouge bought a historic mixed-use property on Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Land and industrial accounted for two sales each, including a 2+ acre parcel in Geismar that sold, while Top Shelf Investments LLC bought a commercial space occupied by an indoor gun range on Jefferson Street in Baker with the price withheld.
7Commercial sales recorded
2Land sales, the most active type
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 7 sales
232 Lafayette St
The Visit Baton Rouge organization acquires a historic mixed-use property on Lafayette Street in Downtown BR.
BuyerVisit Baton Rouge
2.89 Acres LA Hwy 73
A 2+ acre parcel of land sells in Geismar.
BuyerTalon Acquisitions LLC
430 Europe St
An office property sells in the Beauregard Town area.
BuyerFontenot Jeremy H
3.43 Acres John Leblanc Blvd
A 3.4+ acre parcel of land sells on John Leblanc Boulevard.
BuyerLeBon, Michael A
11354, 11364 S Choctaw Dr
A pair of industrial buildings trade on Choctaw Drive.
BuyerRanger Properties LLC
3075 Rosenwald Rd
An industrial property changes ownership near the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
BuyerRembert Acquisitions LLC
3220 Jefferson St
Top Shelf Investments LLC acquires a commercial space occupied by an indoor gun range on Jefferson Street in Baker.
BuyerTop Shelf Investments LLC
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week 39 permits
| Address | Type | Value | Description | Owner / Applicant / Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13073 PLANK RD | New Building Permit | $12,500,000 | This project is a new cultivation facility 44,518 sf. It will connect to two existing buildings on site but will be separated by a fire wall at each connection. | O Foster BooneA Shawn FisherC Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, LLC – Garrett Simms |
| 10230 MOLLYLEA DR | Remodel and Addition Permit | $1,300,000 | Renovate 4037 sq ft and add porch (999sf) and connection to covered walk (644 sf) – Multipurpose Building | O —A Lynn BradleyC CANGELOSI WARD GENERAL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. – Thomas J. Messina |
| 4580 CONSTITUTION AVE | Remodel Permit | $425,000 | (EXPEDITED) Building is currently a occupancy type A2 restaurant. Building proposed to remain a restaurant, however, some of the square footage currently dedicated to seating will be occupied by a golf simulator hitting pod. | O —A Ritter MaherC Cassesi Commercial Construction LLC |
| 1431 GARDERE LN | Remodel Permit | $400,000 | Remodel and change of use of existing structure from vehicle repair shop to Assembly Use for church services. | O —A J CastellanosC CLH BUILDERS, LLC |
| 500 RUE DE LA VIE | Remodel Permit | $229,359 | Remodel of 850 sf area inside existing suite in medical office building. Suite 425 | O Beth GrayA Janae MaloneC ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS, LLC |
| 1631 THOMAS RD | Electrical Permit | $75,000 | install a new 400amp electric service | O scott zeringueA —C N/A |
| 9001 SUMMA AVE | Remodel Permit | $73,619 | (EXPEDITED) Interior renovations of 1100 square feet on the 2nd floor. | O —A Britany DealminanaC D & S ENTERPRISE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, L.L.C. |
| 9551 INTERLINE AVE | Solar Permit | $50,000 | install 3 solar electric arrays on building with existing solar that was originally installed under permit 127545. The original installer was Thermo-Guard Industrial LLC | O robert mcgimseyA SHELIA HARRISONC Ecobuild LLC |
| 2015 SHERWOOD MEADOW DR | Remodel Permit | $15,500 | Rental property 4-plex vacant, replaced siding, cabinets, flooring and finishes, with new A/C units. Existing drywall in Units A,C,D See 156532 for Unit B. | O Kesi BasilA Kesi BasilC Alvin Anderson |
| 1724 S BRIGHTSIDE VIEW DR | Electrical Permit | $10,000 | apt a meter socket burnt up .we are changing main and swap out 7 meters this will also effect unit b c d e f g , disconnet and reconnect same day | O —A Jason WalkerC DOUBLE D ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 8220 GOODWOOD BLVD | Electrical Permit | $10,000 | Change single metering system to separate meters for buildings 1,2,3 and 4 | O —A Clarence CorneliusC C&M |
| 2648 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD | Sign Permit | $2,865 | Sign | O —A Destiny SamC AAA Signs, Inc. – John Comeaux |
| 4469 PERKINS RD | Sign Permit | $2,500 | Sign | O —A Katie SummersC ILLUMATECH, INC. |
| 2022 LOBDELL BLVD | Electrical Permit | $2,000 | Replacing an electrical panel, 200A service. | O —A Earnest JamesC JBOLT ELECTRICAL LLC – Earnest James |
| 10332 PLAZA AMERICANA DR | Electrical Permit | $1,000 | Reconnect to existing service. New Entergy Account. Sign | O Bill GammillA Colin MacKenzieC DOYLE ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 8560 FLORIDA BLVD | Occupancy | $1,000 | The tenant moved out and we need to get power transferred into our name. The power company requires this. The building is now vacant. | O —A Charles GrandC N/A |
| 7330 PLANK RD | Gas Test Permit | $500 | coffee shop coffee shop | O —A Darrell HawkinsC N/A |
| 573 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This building will serve as a showroom for potential customers who would like to see certain inventory items before reserving. We will also store certain items on site for customers picking up or being delivered. | O Kedric GreenA Kedric GreenC N/A |
| 701 SPANISH TOWN RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This space will have market/groceries along with grab and go lunch/food options. Soups, coffee/ espresso drinks etc | O Horatio IsadoreA Horatio IsadoreC N/A |
| 8516 AIRWAY DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Building is for printing services | O —A Paige JacobsC N/A |
| 4301 JEFFREY DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | office & warehouse | O —A Micah MilliganC N/A |
| 3738 PLANK RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Turn on electrical power to show property for lease & Sale | O —A Ron FontenotC N/A |
| 660 N FOSTER DR | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Teaches Nurses | O —A kase dupontC N/A |
| 7921 PICARDY AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Mental health counseling private practice. | O —A Allison BayardC N/A |
| 345 N ACADIAN THWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Restaurant | O —A MOEEN KHALILC N/A |
| 2142 STUART AVE | Driveway Permit N/A | N/A | Residential Driveway Permit | O —A Garret SpringC N/A |
| 1184 BOB PETTIT BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | This is a renewal of our Temporary (180 Day) Tent Permit | O —A Marc FraioliC N/A |
| 11934 Coursey Blvd. | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Commercial Office. Suite D | O —A Arlesha RichardsonC N/A |
| 6533 GREENWELL ST | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Hemp Product Wholesale and Manufacturing | O —A Jared SmedleyC N/A |
| 871 CENTRAL RD | Remodel Permit N/A | N/A | remodel | O —A George SmithC George Smith |
| 7580 CORPORATE BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Retail Apparel & Gift | O —A Kayla RushC N/A |
| 8424 FLORIDA BLVD | Plumbing Permit N/A | N/A | Installing a BackFlow preventer | O —A Horace PitreC Pete's Plumbing of Livingston Parish, LLC – Horace Pitre |
| 10655 COURSEY BLVD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Restaurant | O —A Calvin CollierC N/A |
| 4360 PLANK RD | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Body shop | O —A Andre JohnsonC N/A |
| 16823 Florida Blvd | Occupancy N/A | N/A | to sell steel/metal materials | O —A Francisco DiazC N/A |
| 1669 LOBDELL AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | OFFICE SUITE WILL BE USED AS SPACE FOR AN ARCHITECTURE FIRM'S MAIN OFFICE. D-1 ;2/4/2025 10:49 AM Julie Grunewald Just basic interior painting. | O —A Julie GrunewaldC N/A |
| 7641 JEFFERSON HWY | Occupancy N/A | N/A | Retail Optical shoppe for glasses and sunglass sales | O —A Charles WilliamsonC N/A |
| 4444 FAIRFIELDS AVE | Occupancy N/A | N/A | The building will be used as a church for religious services. | O —A William JohnsonC N/A |
| 521 LAUREL ST | Occupancy N/A | N/A | attorney office | O Susan AguilarA Susan AguilarC N/A |