Canal Street hotel sold to Atlanta investor
The October 24, 2022 issue covers two commercial sales recorded across New Orleans and surrounding markets the previous week. The headline deal: FRANKLIN SB LLC, a local investment group, bought a two-unit, 6,898 SF retail property on 0.5 acres on Franklin Avenue in the Milneburg area. The week's other sale was the 153-unit Hotel Vinache and an adjacent parking lot on Canal Street in the Storyville area, bought by an Atlanta-based investment firm with the price withheld.
Commercial Sales Recorded Last Week 2 sales

6201, 6207, 6211-6215 Franklin Ave, 2617 Allen Toussaint Blvd
A two-unit retail property made up of 6,898 sq ft in usable space sitting on 0.5 acres in the Milneburg area has sold to a local investment group
BuyerFRANKLIN SB LLC

1208, 1300 Canal Street
The Hotel Vinache property with 153 units and adjacent parking lot parcel along Canal Street in the Storyville area has sold to an Atlanta based investment firm
BuyerNF V NOLA LLC
Commercial Permits Issued Last Week 83 permits
| Address | Type | Value | Description | Owner / Applicant / Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6600 Franklin Ave | New Construction | $8,213,500 | Building permits – for a multi story, storage facility | O Rouse Land Company LLCA VRE Storage New Orleans, LLCC — |
| 1 Drexel Dr | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $1,459,600 | The project is an interior renovation to a series of interconnected 3-story historic buildings on the Xavier University Campus with a type (b) business occupancy. The building construction type varies between IIB & IIIB. Intended work to be performed is an upgrade to the buildings mechanical systems with modifications to select ceilings within interior spaces, as well as the installation of a new fire sprinkler system. This project is related to a previously filed exterior renovation permit listed in the applicationRenovations odf Admin. Building including electrical work. | O Xavier University of LouisianaA Blanchard TimothyC Blanchard Timothy |
| 3440 S Carrollton Ave Bldg A | Renovation (Structural) | $406,400 | This is a structural repair permit. Fire damage occurred in April 2022 and plans submitted are for emergency repairs to the 2nd floor structural framing due to fire damage, and building envelope has been compromised due to warped roof panels and wall panels from heat exposure. | O Public StorageincA Johann PalaciosC Johann Palacios, Mapp Construction LLC |
| 601 Poydras St Ste 1700 | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $401,517 | Interior renovation to include the demolition of interior walls and components and new construction of walls, millwork, and finishes. | O Stirling 601 Poydras LLC, Pan American Lifeinsurance CA Greenleaf Lawson ArchitectsC Pangea Construction LLC |
| 201 St Charles Ave | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $380,505 | Re-roofing Second Floor Food Court | O 201 St Charles Place LLCA Sandra MennerC Bell Roofing Co Inc |
| 8406 Palmetto St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $295,828 | Detach solar panels. Complete re-roof asphalt comp. shingles. Reattach solar panels | O Cypress Manor 1 Limited PartnershipA Michele Arauz CastilloC Beinert Roofing Commercial Division LLC |
| 423 Bourbon St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $280,000 | Removal of existing roof slates and underlayment and install new underlayment and roof slates, inspect for any wood damage to the wood decking and replaced as needed. This process will need special equipment to lift materials and may possible need road traffic detail. Copper Flashings to be inspect and replaced as needed. | O Hunter Properties LLCA Ryan AlbaradoC La Best |
| 1430 Annunciation St | Renovation (Structural) | $248,160 | Framing Repairs for building 5 at The Saulet Apartments | O Saulet Apts LLCA Camp Construction ServicesC Camp Construction Services |
| 4206 Magazine St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $220,000 | Renovation of old restaurant to new. Interior scope of work consists of reconfigured main bar, modified kitchen and updated ADA bathroom. Exterior consists of accessory canopy. | O 4206 Magazine Street LLCA Seamus McGuireC NFT GROUP, LLC |
| 1009 Elysian Fields Ave Ste C | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $211,842 | The scope of work consists of whiteboxe within an existing building for a future tenant. Suite C only. The whitebox includes new interior partitions, new concrete slab, MEP rough-ins, and the installation of RTUs as indicated in permit set. | O St Claude Holdings LLCA Daniel FergC Ryan Gootee General Contractors |
| 1100 Girod St, suite 101 | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $192,000 | Install new gas line and hook up new kitchen equipment | O South Market District LLC, Idb – South Market District A1 Residential LLC, Idb – South Market District A1 Commercial LLCA Christopher R BurstC JOS R LABADOT Inc |
| 7200 S Claiborne Ave -Apt 2B | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $191,247 | Renovation of 4 unit multifamily property with basement. Replacement of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roof. Layout to stay the same. No structural changes will be made. Install drywall, trim, repair flooring and windows, install new cabinets and counters along with all electrical and plumbing fixtures. | O Broadway Street Holdings LLCA Melissa ShafirovichC Cypress Coast Concepts LLC |
| 3019 Canal St | Moving Equipment | $189,365 | Elevator Modernization | O Orleans Parish School BoardA A-1 Elevator Service LLCC A-1 Elevator Service LLC |
| 715 Bourbon St, 717 Bourbon | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $157,653 | 715, 717, 719 New slate roofs, new flat roof, replace rotted handrail and bottom of one second floor post, repair damaged door panel, paint exterior, remove and replace the 2×12 and cove molding at the gutters | O 715-17-19 Bourbon Street LLCA Sean KingC King Construction Services |
| 1434 N Rampart St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $125,880 | The renovation to a two story building at 1434 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans . The previous use of the building was believe to be a automotive upholstery shop, and then later becoming a medical center. The building has been vacant for 20 years and the proposed use would be a Art studio and Gallery, with an office on the ground floor. The building is located in the Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Commercial Districts/HMC-2, which permits the use of an Art Studio, Gallery, and Office under section 10.2.A in the New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. | O Mantua LLCA Miwako HattoriC — |
| 2856 S Claiborne Ave | Renovation (Structural) | $105,858 | Interior remodel to existing McDonald's | O Mc Donald's CorpA Rios JasmineC — |
| 1036 Broadway St | Mechanical HVAC | $96,930 | Furnish and Install HVAC Equipment and Rough In | O Administrators of The Tulane Educ FundA Ryan Michael JaegerC Ryan Michael Jaeger |
| 4335 Elysian Fields Ave | Renovation (Structural) | $79,600 | Re-Roof of Brother Martin School. ROOFING — 2-Ply Modified Bitumen Roofing System Specifications to install a Mule-Hide Modified Bitumen Roof System With Mechanically Fastened ISO Board with a 20 year NDL Warranty: | O Elysian Fields Property CorpA Kraig Kucaba construction company LLCC — |
| 4319 Carondelet St | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $78,655 | Rework lighting and outlets according to plans | O Junior League Of N O IncA Christopher Jake LabordeC Christopher Jake Laborde |
| 4848 Coliseum St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $72,600 | Remove and replace modified bitumen roof | O Beth Costello Monahan, Michael F Sullivan, Rush Lane Nicholas SR, Stephen L Philipson, Roy I Seinfeld, Mary B Saltarrelli, Manuel V Guzman-Garrow, Richard H Raborn, William H Page, Gerald M Spedale, William J III Kelly, Joseph C Buccino Tracy A BerenA Claremont Property CompanyC Claremont Property Company |
| 632 Bourbon St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $60,515 | Correction of VCC violations | O Holdingsllc QuarterA Architects Rozas WardC Hermanos Rivera Construction LLC |
| 819 Conti St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $60,000 | emergency roof replacement of flat roof white TPO to flat roof light gray TPO. Vegetation on roof and walls to be killed and removed in preparation for stucco and mortar repair to be addressed in later permit. | O 819 Conti LLCA Gates ErikaC Jake Garofalo |
| 1139 Washington Ave Apt 2A | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $59,500 | Renovation of interior including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheetrock cabinets, flooring, add bathroom | O Tammy B MercierA Mercier TammyC — |
| 326 Chartres St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $55,000 | Exterior renovation and restoration. Removal of items that are not in compliance with VCC standards. Interior lintel and brick work only. All other interior work will require a separate permit. ALL WORK TO BE DONE AS PER PLANS. | O 326-30 Chartres St LLCA John DauerC — |
| 6324 Chef Menteur Hwy Ste 102 | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $40,000 | Change of use from a WHITE BOX to RECEPTION FACILITY | O 6400 Chef Menteur LLCA Javonn HardenC John Williams |
| 225 Bourbon St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $38,295 | EXTERIOR 2ND FLOOR BALCONY & 1ST FLOOR GALLERY DECKING REPLACEMENT ONLY. | O 225 Bourbon Street LLCA Myles MartinC Tuna Construction LLC |
| 801 Carondelet St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $34,500 | Installing new shingle roof. | O Marion Gardiner LaughlinA Don SchwanderC Schwander Hutchinson Roofing, Inc. |
| 3900 Desire Prkwy | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $34,500 | Replace a portion of a wall that was damaged during Hurricane Ida at the RTA Bus Wash Station. Plan drawings are attached. The structure 'as is' stands structurally sound. | O Regional Transit AuthorityA Carter BryantC — |
| 1425 N Broad St | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $31,725 | We are removing an old drive up teller window for Chase Bank and then installing a new thru the wall ATM. | O National Americanbank of N OA Implementation Solutions Services IncC — |
| 2005 Baronne St | Mechanical HVAC | $30,600 | Replace existing mechanical equipment with new. | O Nathan R DebordA Bernard Ory, IIIC Bernard Ory, III |
| 4600 Magazine St | Mechanical HVAC | $24,604 | remove & replace (2) 5 ton package units with 17.4 kw each | O 4600 Magazine Street LLCA Kim GuzmanC — |
| 5710 General Haig St | Mechanical HVAC | $22,150 | Range Hood Installation | O New Orleans Fire Fighters Local 632 BldgA Patrick Campo JrC Patrick Campo Jr |
| 3611 General Meyer Ave | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $17,772 | Front facade renovation per submitted plan | O Aaa Ice LLCA Ryan MayerC Mayer Building Company LLC |
| 1124 S Carrollton Ave | Electrical Service / Circuit / Feeder | $15,000 | Adding 22 Circuits for nail salon | O Connecting Express LLCA Hai Du NguyenC Hai Du Nguyen |
| 434 Dauphine St, 434-436 Dauphine | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $15,000 | Sam Freeman, our masonry contractor, has requested we pull a non-structural permit to make repairs to the bricks and mortar on our Creole cottage on Dauphine. Bricks will be evaluated and restored with salvaged lake bricks to match existing, if required. We hope to do minimal repairs and preserve as much of the original bricks and mortar as possible. Some stucco will need to be repaired as part of the process. | O Alvin W Lacoste, Christian J GarrisA M Garris BrandiC Samuel D Freeman 3 |
| 604 Jena St | Mechanical HVAC | $9,000 | system change out air conditioning. | O Janina JeffA Abukhalil AbdelraziqC — |
| 600 Jena St | Mechanical HVAC | $7,500 | system change out air conditioning | O Janina JeffA Abukhalil AbdelraziqC — |
| 1901 N Claiborne Ave | Renovation (Non-Structural) | $5,000 | Repair fire damage, change some electrical wires, sheetrock and paint per sketch. NO USE AND OCCUPANCY – REPAIRS ONLY | O Another Level Bar & GrillA McCoy LeroyC — |
| 601 Chartres St | Renovation (Structural) | $5,000 | emergency replacement of shoring with engineer designed temporary shoring. | O Apasra Properties LLCA Bob EllisC — |
| 5106 Danneel St | Mechanical HVAC | $4,800 | Install 3 ton gas heater and a/c evaporator coil | O Restoration III L L C NolaA Kenny D PefferC Kenny D Peffer |
| 2517 Conti St | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $3,500 | Add can lights and replace breaker box | O Colin J VanwingenA Christopher Robert HokeC Christopher Robert Hoke |
| 6324 S Johnson St | Construction Loop | $3,400 | Permit – temp pole | O 488 Holdings LLCA Jesse Earl Carr Sr.C Jesse Earl Carr Sr. |
| 1622 Magnolia St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $2,634 | install new gas line to supply stove water heater dryer furnace and will install new 30 gallon water heater | O Sf-Nola Opportunity Fund 2 LLCA Dean WaltersC — |
| 1036 Broadway St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $2,000 | Gas line to 1-RTU and 1-Water Heater | O Administrators of The Tulane Educ FundA Wesley Gray WilliamsC Pangea Construction LLC |
| 2240 Simon Bolivar Ave | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $1,250 | repairs; installed new meter stem; install new wiring to stem; NO NEW EQUIPMENT | O Lishe Enterprises LLCA Barry Joseph SorrellC Barry Joseph Sorrell |
| 4417 S Tonti St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $1,000 | Extend gas service for existing building/fixtures to allow for home to be raised | O Charlene B StampsA Kevin J MonvoisinC — |
| 1753 St Charles Ave | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $750 | EMERGENCY RECONNECT | O St Charles StreetpartnershipA A. Cleveland A Francois Jr AC A. Cleveland A Francois Jr A |
| 1416 Jena St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $550 | Out over 6 months | O Konstantin GinzburgA Kelly O JazzmondC — |
| 824 Orleans Ave | Electrical Repair / Replacement / Addition | $500 | Reattach existing service. NO NEW EQUIPMENT OR CIRCUITRY | O 820 Orleans Ave LLCA Barry Joseph SorrellC Barry Joseph Sorrell |
| 4503 Prytania St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $500 | Meter separation | O Suman Gupta Retirment LLCA Stephen A Schulz, Jr.C — |
| 2621 Hollygrove St | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $500 | out over six months | O Dorothy Mae Willis WallaceA Kelly O JazzmondC — |
| 601 S Norman C Francis Prkwy | Construction Loop | $500 | Temp pole for construction use. | O Young Womens Christian AssociationA Paul E. Herkes IVC Paul E. Herkes IV |
| 8715 Edinburgh St | Electrical Vacancy | $450 | 6 month vacant and repairs | O Ruffin Development Corp LLCA Eugene J Lawrence Jr.C Eugene J Lawrence Jr. |
| 2524 Ursulines Ave | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $450 | meter out over 6 months – gas test | O Lmc-Smm Ventures LLCA Horace Bynum, Jr.C — |
| 2522 Ursulines Ave | Mechanical Fuel Gas | $450 | meter discrepancy | O Lmc-Smm Ventures LLCA Horace Bynum, Jr.C — |
| 3323 Loyola Ave Apt 1B | Electrical Vacancy | $400 | vacancy | O Paul T MaloneyA Stanford Vanderlee EbanksC Stanford Vanderlee Ebanks |
| 3323 Loyola Ave HM | Electrical Vacancy | $400 | vacancy | O Paul T MaloneyA Stanford Vanderlee EbanksC Stanford Vanderlee Ebanks |
| 2635 Touro St | Electrical Vacancy | $400 | Vacancy inspection | O Ryan FitzsimmonsA Ronald E. BellaciC Ronald E. Bellaci |
| 2831 Fourth St | Construction Loop | $365 | construction loop | O Naw Investments LLCA Exilus Louis Sr.C Exilus Louis Sr. |
| 3027 Monroe St | Construction Loop | $300 | Installation of temporary construction pole | O The Finance Authority of New OrleansA Francis Ronald JouandotC Francis Ronald Jouandot |
| 201 Magazine St, 203 Magazine St, 201 Magazine St FIRE PUMP, 201 Magazine St HM | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-13186-RNVN Hotel See Table for details KEEP 201 Magazine St ADD 203 Magazine St (AM11718749) ADD 201 Magazine St FIRE PUMP (AM11718364) ADD 201 Magazine St HM (AM11718750) RETIRE: 201 Magazine St Apts 201-207, 301-307, 401-407, 501-507, 601-607, 701-703 | O 201 Magazine Properties LLCA 201 Magazine Properties LLCC — |
| 5301 St Claude Ave | Demolition N/A | N/A | Demolish Vacant commercial structure to grade. | O Ministries PhiladelphiaA Louisiana Trashit LLCC Bernard Sanderlin |
| 3609 Milan St | Electrical Service / Circuit / Feeder N/A | N/A | Replace bad meter pan w/ burned lugs | O Constance E ScieneauxA Charles J Davis SrC Charles J Davis Sr |
| 5701 St Claude Ave | Demolition N/A | N/A | total demolition | O Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Empowerment NetworkA James JonesC JLJ Electrical And A/C dba JLJ Construction LLC |
| 927 Toulouse St -Apt 302 | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-08037-RNVN Multi-Family CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Apt 1 to 927 Toulouse St Apt 101 (AM12171469) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 2 to 927 Toulouse St Apt 201 (AM1161742) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 3A to 927 Toulouse St Apt 301 (AM12171467) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 3B to 927 Toulouse St Apt 302 (AM12171468) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 4 to 927 Toulouse St Apt 102 (AM12171467) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 5 to 927 Toulouse St Apt 103 (AM12171466) CHANGE 927 Toulouse St Unit 6 to 927 Toulouse St Apt 104 (AM12171506) | O Toups Family Investment Company LLCA Toups Family Investment Company LLCC — |
| 6500 Magazine St | Electrical Service / Circuit / Feeder N/A | N/A | Upgrade panels | O Commission Audubon, The City of New OrleansA Troy M CastilleC Troy M Castille |
| 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt A, 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt B, 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt C, 1410 Elysian Fields Ave, 1412 Elysian Fields Ave | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-31125-EVAC Three to Four Family CHANGE 1410 Elysian Fields Ave to 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt A (AM11183207) CHANGE 1412 Elysian Fields Ave to 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt B (AM10256876) CHANGE 1412 Elysian Fields Ave Apt A to 1410 Elysian Fields Ave Apt C (AM10256873) | O Gmmwf LLCA Gmmwf LLCC — |
| 730 St Philip St -Unit D | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-30636-RNVS Three to Four Family KEEP 730 St Philip St Unit A KEEP 730 St Philip St Unit B KEEP 730 St Philip St Unit C ADD 730 St Philip St Unit D (AM12169274) | O Arthur H Hale, Tricia F Peterson, Amanda Noland Inzer Investment Trust Lester L Langley Jr – Trustee, Shirley Smith 2014 Irrevocable TrustA Arthur H HaleC — |
| 4125 Leavell Ln | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Renovate kitchen, provide gas lines to new kitchen equipment locations. | O N O Baptist Theological SeminaryA Ray TorresC Ray Torres |
| 530 Powder St | Electrical Service / Circuit / Feeder N/A | N/A | File for final electrical inspection | O 530 Powder LLCA Elliott Joseph JenkinsC Elliott Joseph Jenkins |
| 3217 St Ann St | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Test and repair leak. File for entergy turn off. | O Theresa B OdomA Ronnie C CrosbyC — |
| 2629 Baronne St | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Test and repair leak for entergy turn off. | O Sunrise Holding Company LLCA Ronnie C CrosbyC — |
| 2627 Baronne St | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Test and repair entergy leaks. | O Sunrise Holding Company LLCA Ronnie C CrosbyC — |
| 2846 Baronne St | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Out over 6 months. | O James AdamsA Ronnie C CrosbyC — |
| 347-349 Verret St | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-30764-RNVS Business Use KEEP 347 Verret St RETIRE 349 Verret St | O Troy A CarterA Troy A CarterC — |
| 226-228 Bourbon St | Change of Address N/A | N/A | 22-02154-RNVS business address retire secondary address RETIRE 228 Bourbon St ADDRESS OF RECORD: 226 Bourbon St | O Royal Blue Bourbon LLCA Tin Roof New Orleans, LLCC — |
| 16750-16950 Chef Menteur Hwy | Change of Address N/A | N/A | SD133-22 Resubdivision of Lotss 55 – 62 in Section A, Parcel 5 and bounded by Chef Menteur Hwy, into new lots 56A, 59A, 61A, and 62A KEEP Addresses for LOTS LOT56A: 16750 Chef Menteur HWY LOT59A: 16800 Chef Menteur HWY LOT61A: 16900 Chef Menteur HWY LOT62A: 16950 Chef Menteur HWY | O Binh Do, Big Boy Distributor LLCA Binh DoC — |
| 129 Camp St | Renovation (Non-Structural) N/A | N/A | We are applying for change of use from vacant space to restaurant space. It was a restaurant until 2019. It has been closed since then. We need to convert it back to restaurant with this permit then we will apply for an occupational license. NO WORK TO BE DONE UNDER THIS PERMIT. | O Risna LLCA Hasan ErgenC — |
| 1560 Tchoupitoulas St | Float N/A | N/A | 15 floats for Kern Studios for parade on Friday 10/21/2023 | O Richard Tchoupitoulas LLCA Merritt Dutch LandryC — |
| 4735 Carondelet St | Mechanical Fuel Gas N/A | N/A | Run 70 3/4 gas line from generator to existing meter. | O Arnaldo PartesottiA Joey HickeyC Joey Hickey |
| 2225-2275 Sanctuary Dr | Change of Address N/A | N/A | Resubdivision of Lot 1 in Square 509, Federal City, Fifth Municipal District and bounded by Santuary Drive, Hebert Street, Coral Sea Street, and O'Bannon Street into Lots 1A and 1B. KEEP 2275 Sanctuary Dr (LOT 1A) ADD (LOT 1B) 2225 Sanctuary Dr | O Constance M SelicoA Algiers Development DistrictC — |
| 4011 Erato St Apt 1A-Apt 2A | Change of Address N/A | N/A | update addresses to standards. Change 4011 Erato St Apt A to 4011 Erato St Apt 1A (AM10827248) Change 4011 Erato St Apt B to 4011 Erato St Apt 2A (AM10827298) Change 4011 Erato St Apt C to 4011 Erato St Apt 1B (AM10827297) | O Valentine A FordeA Valentine A FordeC — |
| 1017 Esplanade Ave Unit 2 | Bicycle Registration N/A | N/A | Purple Tire Valves Mountain Bike | O Charles C Michaels, John E Gail Smith Hermann, Ronald Nelson, Rodney Thomas WilliamsA Ron NelsonC — |