In New Orleans there are conversions of four plexs or apartments into condos. Many are just cosmetic changes and not close to being new. This is a great example of a total interior renovation where the developer started from the studs with new wiring, new Sheetrock, new a-c, new plumbing, new roof, new fixtures and much more. The idea was to save the old features and combine them with what people are looking for in today's New Orleans Market.
The big advantage to the buyer is that almost everything inside is new. This means less will break in the first 10 years of ownership and you can enjoy the moderm modifications.
This exciting condo at 1627 Conery Street in the New Orleans Garden District is a new listing of mine. This is a great example in how we in New Orleans love to keep these old buildings and reuse them. The developer really has gone the extra mile to leave the old fireplaces with the exposed brick, wood plank floors while at the same time giving people what they want. This is what we like about Historic Renovations.
The unit was renovated down to the studs meaning new electrical, new a/c-heater, new water pipes and much more. At the same time people want new kitchens, new baths, crown molding and lots of windows. I would guess this building was about 80 years old.
This Garden District condo has two bedroom and one bath and is in a great location. You are within half a block of St. Charles Ave. and public transportation via the New Orleans Street car line. There is no parking but street parking in front of the unit does not seem to be an issue. Most people living here would love to park and walk.
The Condo features include 12 foot ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, renovated windows that work, under counter lighting, ceiling fans, custom cabinets, travertine tiles, upscale granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, and windows that still work. Whenever you have windows with natural light and high ceilings the unit lives much larger than the 753 sq. ft. of living. The condo fees are reasonable at $187 per month. This cover insurance, flood insurance, water and up keep. The building has never flooded.
The bathroom is an executive bath all the way with the exposed brick fire place left in tack. The travertine shower stall and custom vanity with the tall ceilings add to the overall feel. Get the executive feel in a condo.
Once again this is a great location for someone working downtown, working at the LSU and Tulane Medical schools, attending Loyola and Tulane, a short ride to Audubon Park and even for people working on the West Bank of New Orleans. You are a short trip to the New Orleans French Quarter and the New Orleans Warehouse District.
Nice listing. I love the old homes in NOLA. We love the BBQ shrimp at PM
Eric
Looks like a classic condo renovation that looks very appealing combine that with a great location I think you have a winner.
Good luck and
success
Lou Ludwig
Lou. thanks-all units will have their pros and cons. Low condo fees and low future repairs are big in old homes turned inot condos.
Manale's sounds good to me. I need to buy some tommorow and I can do my own. Shrimp is cheaper than gas by the pound. Fresh Louisiana shrimp are hard to beat when the rest of you guys each shrimp from the Asian ponds. Or at least most of you guys.
Eric, these renovated units look fabulous!!
Eric, the condo renovations look great. Good luck to you on the listing.
Does New Orleans have financial assistance programs in place to promote historical preservation?
No, Not like they should. The Democrats in charge are looking out for what they can get! New Orleans has done a poor job of getting middle class people to stay in town.