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SAVE THIS HOUSE! 1939 N. Johnson St. in the 7th Ward
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1939 N. Johnson has been offered at Sheriff Sale twice and has not been purchased. The City of New Orleans is considering offering the property again at Sheriff Sale for purchase or, potentially, the house could considered for demolition. If you are interested in purchasing the property, CLICK HERE to email the Department of Code Enforcement and express your interest in this house. View additional details about the house HERE.
Sale of Surplus Property – Auction
May 17, 2013 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
THE OFFICIAL CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOTICE IS ONLINE HERE.
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OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, May 1, 12PM – 2PM & Saturday, May 11, 12PM – 2PM
* EMAIL PRC STAFF if you are interested in volunteering for the open house. *
No one under 18 years of age will be permitted onto the property. Please bring your ID- all viewers must sign a “hold harmless” agreement with the City of New Orleans.
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Keep in mind that SOME of these properties are potentially eligible for historic tax credits and the restoration tax abatement program!
Be sure to read this blog post: New Orleans Sale of Surplus Property Auction Approaching: What You Need To Know!
Contact:
Real Estate Administrator
Martha Griset
Real Estate & Records
City Hall, Room 5W06
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone (504) 658-3615
Fax (504)658-3652
Properties declared surplus and available for sale on May 17, 2013:
* Note: some properties will be auctioned at a later date than originally announced. *
200 N. Alexander in Mid City
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
4877 Laurel located Uptown
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
2552 St. Philip in Treme/Esplanade Ridge
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
6038 St. Claude in Holy Cross
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
7540 Paris
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
7131 Chef Menteur
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
Keep in mind that SOME of these properties are potentially eligible for historic tax credits and the restoration tax abatement program!
Be sure to read this blog post: New Orleans Sale of Surplus Property Auction Approaching: What You Need To Know!
– Do you have additional questions? View the FAQ sheet online HERE. –
Properties to be sold at a later date (possibly in June):
1000 Poland in Bywater
Photos HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
801 Rosedale in Mid-City/South Lakeview
Photo HERE.
Supporting documentation HERE* and appraisal HERE.
*NOTE: If the PDF in Google Docs does not open, click on the “appraisal” link above.
4131 Elysian Fields in Gentilly
Ordinance only HERE. Check back for additional information.
NORA Auction Places 130+ Properties on the Auction Block
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The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority will hold an auction to sell 130+ properties city-wide on March 23rd. 20 structures will be auctioned, including 13 houses within historic districts and the Neighborhood Conservation District.
Many of these HOUSES will be eligible for either owner or commercial tax credits as well as the restoration tax abatement program. Learn more HERE.
Buyer Seminar Details: March 5, 2013 . 7:00 PM . Dryades YMCA . 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard . Registration begins at 6:30 PM
Auction Day Details: March 23, 2013 . 11:00 AM . Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall I, Room 293 . Registration begins at 9:00 AM . Pre-registration and online bidding available
The houses for auction that are located within historic districts or the NCDC are:
3300 Joliet (above)
View the flyer for the auction HERE.
Many of these HOUSES will be eligible for either owner or commercial tax credits as well as the restoration tax abatement program. Learn more HERE.
New Orleans Sale of Surplus Property Auction Approaching: What You Need To Know!
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UPDATE: The Sale of Surplus Properties auction has been scheduled for May 17th, 2013. View additional information on our surplus property blog page HERE. We now are hosting sale-related documents, including appraisals, City Planning Commission staff reports, and City Council ordinances.
According to our sources at City Hall, the much anticipated sale of surplus properties is becoming closer to a reality and the auction is tentatively scheduled for early May. We’re processing property information that was provided by the city and will have that information available online shortly. In the mean time, here’s what you need to know about how the auction process works.
Keep in mind that most of these properties are potentially eligible for historic tax credits and the restoration tax abatement program!
SALES PROCESS FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
The City may sell (through public auction) immovable property (real estate) that is no longer needed for public purpose. These particular auctions are different than the Sheriff’s auctions or NORA’s auctions. The process for bringing property any city owned property to auction is lengthy. The steps are as follows:
1. The Department of Property Management, through the Division of Real Estate and Records, locates property that the City is not using. A constituent may bring a request regarding a particular property to the Division and request that it be sold at public auction.
2. If the property is deemed saleable, the requested sale is presented to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for review, comments, and recommendations. If any city department may determine that the property is still needed for public use then the sale will not move forward.
3. If approved by PAC, the requested sale is then submitted to the City Planning Commission (CPC) for approval or denial. CPC may deny, approve, or conditionally approve the auction of a property. CPC may place provisos on the sale of the property, which will require that certain terms and/or obligations are met prior to or as part of the sale.
4. If the sale is approved or conditionally approved with provisos, the property is appraised to determine fair market value.
5. After a value is determined, the auction of the property must be approved by the City Council. An ordinance containing the property description, appraised value, and any provisos set by the CPC is introduced to the City Council.
6. If the Ordinance is passed and approved by the Mayor, an auction date and time is set and an advertisement runs in the Times Picayune Newspaper three times over a span of thirty days. The property may have an “open house” during this period.
7. At least thirty days after the ordinance has been signed by the Mayor, the property auction is held. The starting bid is the fair market value of the property. Auctions are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
8. A winning bidder must deposit 10% of the winning bid amount with the Real Estate and Records Division (Room 5W06) within one (1) hour of the completion of the auction. The deposit must be in cash, certified check, or money order and is NON-REFUNDABLE. If a deposit is not timely made, the property is offered to the second highest bidder.
8. The act of sale is sent to the City Law Department for review and signature. The purchaser typically has 120 days to coordinate with the Law Department to complete the sale. If there is a proviso attached to the property sale by the CPC, it will become part of the act of sale. The remainder of the payment, as well as costs associated with promulgation of the ordinance and advertising are all due at the signing of the act of sale.
– Do you have additional questions? View the FAQ sheet online HERE. –
Properties under consideration for surplus and sale:
200 N. Alexander in Mid City
4877 Laurel located Uptown
1000 Poland in Bywater
2552 St. Philip in Treme/Esplanade Ridge
6038 St. Claude in Holy Cross
4131 Elysian Fields in Gentilly
STAY TUNED for additional information. See our previous post about the surplus auction HERE.
– Do you have additional questions? View the FAQ sheet online HERE. –
NORA to Hold Auction of Louisiana Land Trust Properties March 23, 2013
Posted by: | CommentsUPDATE: View our blog post with the list of 13 houses within historic districts and the Neighborhood Conservation District HERE.
PRC is the only source at this time where you will find photos of the houses to be auctioned.
UPDATE: View our blog post with the list of 13 houses within historic districts and the Neighborhood Conservation District HERE.
We’re giving our Instagram followers a preview of the houses that will be sold at the NORA auction, so follow us HERE!
Pierre Capdau School to be auctioned Nov. 8, 2012
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The Pierre A. Capdau school building, at 3821 Franklin Avenue, is up for public auction through the Orleans Parish School Board on Thursday, November 8, 2012. At almost 43,000 sq. ft. sitting on a lot of over 81,000 sq. ft., the impressive property presents an opportunity for redevelopment in Edgewood Park.
This magnificent historic school building is one of the oldest buildings in the Edgewood Park neighborhood, located adjacent to Gentilly Terrace, and one of the most recognizable as well. The massive edifice was built in 1922 in an eclectic Beaux-Arts style by well-liked and influential City architect Edgar A. Christy. It is located within an eligible National Register Historic District (Edgewood Park) and is an excellent representation of early 20th century public school architecture in New Orleans. Many original details can be found throughout the interior of the building, such as moldings, tiles, windows, and transoms, and the rough stucco and quoining on the exterior are also well-preserved.
For more information on the auction, CLICK HERE.
For more details on the P.A. Capdau building, CLICK HERE.
New Orleans Free School to be auctioned Nov. 8, 2012
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The New Orleans Free School, located at 3601 Camp Street, is up for public auction through the Orleans Parish School Board on Thursday, November 8, 2012. At 25,000 sq. ft. sitting on a lot of over 30,000 sq. ft., it presents a tremendous opportunity for redevelopment.
The school building has a long and interesting history. Originally constructed in 1903 as the Frank T. Howard Public School #2, it long served as a local elementary school for the Uptown neighborhood in which it sat. In the 1970s, in the midst of education reform and demographic restructuring, the large building became home to the New Orleans Free School, an experimental alternative school founded by Robert Ferris. Originally independent, the Free School gradually came under the jurisdiction of the Orleans Parish public school system and operated as such until the destruction and displacement of 2005. The school then briefly operated as a charter until its closure in 2009. It has sat vacant since.
The building itself is imposing yet graceful. Italianate details appear throughout, most impressively in the massive cornice running along the roof’s full perimeter. Many original details remain, and the building’s location along Camp Street is in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city.
This magnificent historic school building is up for public auction through the Orleans Parish School Board on Thursday, November 8, 2012. At 25,000 sq. ft. sitting on a lot of over 30,000 sq. ft., it presents an opportunity for many different mixed-use developments.
For more information on the auction, CLICK HERE.
For more details on the Free School building, CLICK HERE.
For Sale: Blighted Properties Scheduled for Sheriff Sale on November 1, 2012
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The City of New Orleans has found these properties guilty of blight and will be taking them to Sheriff Sale on November 1, 2012.
View the houses that are scheduled for Sheriff Sale HERE.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS when you visit the Sheriff’s website:
Click on the “Real Estate Sales” link. Then use the drop down menu to pick a date and look through the list of sales. Any property that says “City of New 
Orleans v. ______” is a sheriff’s sale. You can cross reference that property with the list below.
We strongly encourage you to visit the houses before bidding. IF YOU BUY A PROPERTY WITH A HOUSE ON THE SITE, the work that you do to the house after purchase might be subject to the jurisdiction of the HDLC. All houses within local historic districts are subject to local review. Renovations on houses within HDLC’s districts are likely subject to design review. If you are considering purchasing a property on this list and are considering demolition as an option, know that demolitions are subject to HDLC or NCDC review for older neighborhoods. Ask if you aren’t sure!
Learn more about the Sheriff Sale process HERE. View the houses that are scheduled for Sheriff Sale HERE. Pointer: search the listing for “City of New Orleans vs” for blighted properties that will be sold.
Properties of interest:
5236 Burgundy (right top)
1915 S. Gayoso (right bottom)
4120 Willow (top)
This is your chance to own a piece of history in Holy Cross, one of New Orleans’ most charming and desirable 
neighborhoods! Five distinct historic properties, including a c. 1860 Creole cottage, will go to public auction on October 27, 2012 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center. Don’t miss out!
602 Tupelo St – c. 1860 Creole Cottage (see previous PRC post about it HERE)
1017 Tupelo St – c. 1920 Craftsman-style shotgun single
5328 Burgundy St – c. 1950 bungalow (top)
716 Charbonnet St - early-mid 20th century shotgun double
315 Tricou St - c. 1950 shotgun single
CLICK HERE for more details about the NORA Auction.
Learn about the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association on Facebook HERE.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home in historic and spacious Gentilly Terrace! Conveniently located to the Lakefront, City Park, the I-10 and downtown, this neighborhood combines the advantages of the city with the comfort of the suburbs. Two attractive Road Home properties, located at 5109 Arts St. (right) and 4907 Music St. (above), will each be individually auctioned off during NORA’ absolute auction on October 27, 2012 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center.
Begun in 1909 as a getaway community from the main part of the city, Gentilly Terrace was developed with a unique-to-New Orleans flavor of architecture. The neighborhood includes a mix of architectural styles including the California bungalow, English Tudor, and Spanish hacienda style. With a diverse mixture of residential, commercial, and schools, Gentilly Terrace is an attractive place for all who call it home. Learn more about the neighborhood and the Gentilly Terrace and Gardens Neighborhood Association HERE.
For more information on the NORA auction CLICK HERE.
