1501 ORETHA C. HALEY Boulevard
New Orleans, LA, 70113 $ 799,000
Bedrooms-- Baths-- Sq 7,756 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,518
for $799,000. This 7,756 square foot building was built in 1922.
COMMANDING HISTORIC COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY ON ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BLVD!! Rich with history, character, and future potential, this substantial ALL BRICK & MASONRY commercial building is prominently positioned on a commanding corner in the heart of Central City, one of New Orleans’ fastest evolving and most dynamic corridors. Situated only a few short blocks from the thriving Warehouse District, CBD, Downtown Medical Corridor, and the rapidly expanding O.C. Haley commercial renaissance, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for visionary investors, developers, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, creatives, and mixed use operators seeking a strategic location with strong long term upside.1501 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd features a valuable MU-2 Mixed Use zoning designation, creating tremendous flexibility for a wide variety of future uses and redevelopment concepts. The structure consists of 2 levels and is in need of a FULL RENOVATION, making it an ideal blank canvas for a transformative restoration project. The property is eligible for Historic Tax Credits, potentially creating significant financial incentives for redevelopment & adaptive reuse.The site is positioned on an oversized approximately 64’ wide x 127’ deep lot with excellent visibility, commanding street presence, and strong traffic exposure. An adjoining side lot provides the rare and highly desirable benefit of secure off street parking, a major asset for commercial properties in this area. The commanding corner positioning further enhances visibility, signage opportunities, accessibility, and long term commercial viability.The MU-2 zoning allows for a broad range of potential uses, including but not limited to: • Restaurant / Café • Coffee Shop • Bar / Lounge • Retail Storefront • Professional Office Space • Art Gallery or Creative Studio • Residential Apartments • Live / Work Spaces • Boutique Hotel or Short Term Lodging (subject to city approvals) • Mixed Use Commercial & Residential DevelopmentThe surrounding area continues to experience substantial public and private investment with new restaurants, cafés, galleries, offices, luxury residential developments, hospitality projects, and neighborhood improvements reshaping the corridor and strengthening long term values. This location places you directly between the energy of Downtown New Orleans and the historic fabric and culture that make Central City one of the city’s most authentic and emerging destinations.Opportunities of this scale, zoning flexibility, corner prominence, and redevelopment potential are increasingly difficult to find within such close proximity to the Warehouse District and CBD. Whether your vision is a flagship commercial space, a mixed use redevelopment, boutique hospitality concept, creative campus, residential conversion, or long term investment hold, this historic property offers exceptional potential for the next chapter of its story.TRULY A RARE VALUE ADD OPPORTUNITY WITH HISTORIC CHARACTER, FLEXIBLE ZONING, OFF STREET PARKING, AND PRIME POSITIONING IN ONE OF NEW ORLEANS’ MOST EXCITING GROWTH CORRIDORS!!
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Utilities Natural Gas Available
Zoning MU-2
Construction Materials Block Brick Concrete
Year Built 1922
Tenant Pays All Utilities Insurance Janitorial Service
Stories Count 2
Property Subtype Commercial
Current Use Commercial Office Retail Warehouse
Parcel Number 1501-ORETHACHALEYBL
Business Type Retail Warehouse
County Orleans
New Construction N
Property Type Commercial Sale
Possible Use Office Retail Warehouse
Status Active
Directions 4 blocks lakeside of St Charles 5 blocks uptownside of Calliope
City New Orleans
Disclosures Property As Is
Land Lease Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
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Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Estimated
Legal Description SQ 281 LOT 6-A ORETHA C HALEY BLVD AND MARTIN L KING BLVD 63.9X127.10.5
Senior Community None
Year Built Effective 1922
Water Body Access Y/N None
Accessibility Features Y/N None
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InteriorFlooring Vinyl
Basement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Total Baths 0
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ExteriorLot Features Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Inclusions Building Equipment Inventory Land
Spa N
Building Area Total 7756.0
Lot Dimensions 63.9 X 127.10.5
Waterfront Y/N N
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByChris M SmithListing Agent
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 10/13/2026 | $799,000 | | Listed Price |