NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[jjslonaker]

St Vincent is such a beautiful hotel, y'all did a great job. Had a drink with the beverage director the other night in the neighborhood, look forward to going to check it out!

[Urban Legend]

The St Vincent looks amazing, some of those fashion choices not so much.

[sguil1]

Legislation would give tax break to Harrah's as part of larger deal with casino company

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_ro...d3f9356eb.html

The Harrah’s casino in New Orleans would get a major tax break under legislation approved by the state Senate on Monday.

House Bill 137 calls for the state to begin receiving a $1.3 million per year payment from Harrah’s in lieu of current law that has the casino company paying state sales, use and occupancy taxes that add up to about $1.6 million per year to two state entities: the Louisiana Stadium and Exhibition District (which oversees the Superdome, among other things) and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center.

The state is apparently moving to cut a deal with Harrah’s just months after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in the state’s favor. Federal filings show that Harrah’s owes the state about $43 million in taxes not paid while contesting the law.

The court ruled that Harrah’s owes the back taxes to the state for rooms it comps at its hotel across the street from the casino on Poydras Street but not for rooms it comps at hotels owned by others.

“This ends the lawsuit,” said Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco, who handled the legislation in the Senate. The sponsor of HB137 is Rep. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans. He did not respond to requests for comment on his legislation.


Maybe this gets construction started?......

[jjslonaker]

Originally Posted by sguil1

Legislation would give tax break to Harrah's as part of larger deal with casino company

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_ro...d3f9356eb.html

The Harrah’s casino in New Orleans would get a major tax break under legislation approved by the state Senate on Monday.

House Bill 137 calls for the state to begin receiving a $1.3 million per year payment from Harrah’s in lieu of current law that has the casino company paying state sales, use and occupancy taxes that add up to about $1.6 million per year to two state entities: the Louisiana Stadium and Exhibition District (which oversees the Superdome, among other things) and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center.

The state is apparently moving to cut a deal with Harrah’s just months after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in the state’s favor. Federal filings show that Harrah’s owes the state about $43 million in taxes not paid while contesting the law.

The court ruled that Harrah’s owes the back taxes to the state for rooms it comps at its hotel across the street from the casino on Poydras Street but not for rooms it comps at hotels owned by others.

“This ends the lawsuit,” said Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco, who handled the legislation in the Senate. The sponsor of HB137 is Rep. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans. He did not respond to requests for comment on his legislation.


Maybe this gets construction started?......

I really hope they don't actually get it. This state has to stop whoreing itself out with these god damn stupid tax breaks. They'll still build it without it, because they don't need it.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Urban Legend

The St Vincent looks amazing, some of those fashion choices not so much.

You dont like my jacket? lol


I think it turned out to be a great hotel for sure. Whats most fun about a lot of these new hotels coming online here, and i biasedly think St Vincent best example so far, is they are completely unique visions and help add to the city. You cant mistake these places for a new hotel in some other city.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by sguil1

Legislation would give tax break to Harrah's as part of larger deal with casino company

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_ro...d3f9356eb.html

The Harrah’s casino in New Orleans would get a major tax break under legislation approved by the state Senate on Monday.

House Bill 137 calls for the state to begin receiving a $1.3 million per year payment from Harrah’s in lieu of current law that has the casino company paying state sales, use and occupancy taxes that add up to about $1.6 million per year to two state entities: the Louisiana Stadium and Exhibition District (which oversees the Superdome, among other things) and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center.

The state is apparently moving to cut a deal with Harrah’s just months after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in the state’s favor. Federal filings show that Harrah’s owes the state about $43 million in taxes not paid while contesting the law.

The court ruled that Harrah’s owes the back taxes to the state for rooms it comps at its hotel across the street from the casino on Poydras Street but not for rooms it comps at hotels owned by others.

“This ends the lawsuit,” said Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco, who handled the legislation in the Senate. The sponsor of HB137 is Rep. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans. He did not respond to requests for comment on his legislation.


Maybe this gets construction started?......

I just received this in the mail from Harrahs /Caesars. I fail to see what this tax break is for? They say they are beginning construction this Fall in the NPP letter once the CU modification is approved. Permits have been applied for too. So confused what this is about.

[Nickapedia]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

You dont like my jacket? lol


I think it turned out to be a great hotel for sure. Whats most fun about a lot of these new hotels coming online here, and i biasedly think St Vincent best example so far, is they are completely unique visions and help add to the city. You cant mistake these places for a new hotel in some other city.

The hotel looks awesome! great work on that project. And totally agree, these unique hotels add a lot to the tourism scene and help attract visitors to the city. As a property owner in the area, i think hotel st. vincent is a great addition to the LGD and will continue the revitalization of lower magazine.

[ardecila]

Wow, didn't realize you were involved with Hotel St Vincent, tennis. I guess that explains all the photo updates!

Now that it's open, I've gotta persuade the gf to have our wedding there! (shooting for 2024 probably)

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Wow, didn't realize you were involved with Hotel St Vincent, tennis. I guess that explains all the photo updates!

Now that it's open, I've gotta persuade the gf to have our wedding there! (shooting for 2024 probably)

Please do.. the event center can hold up to 250 inside cocktail wise and the prefunction area outdoor courtyard can accommodate many more.

[tennis1400]

Joe Larocca (Owner)
Jurisdiction:Jefferson
Type:Building Permit w/ Plan Review,Plan Processing Fee (Plan Review)
Create Date:2021-06-07T08:41:37.497
Status:Application Accepted
Business
Maple Ridge Architects Professional LLC
Applicant
Hank Smith
Physical Address
4612 VETERANS BLVD
70006 METAIRIE, LA

Square Footage
10287
Description
Construct a new 2 story building shell to be constructed of structural steel, concrete, concrete block, metal roof, metal siding, curtain wall. No tenant improvements, such as lighting, HVAC, plumbing. There is rough-in into the building, no interior slab. There will be an elevator.




21-420896
Aerie Offline By Aerie
Jurisdiction:Jefferson
Type:Building Permit w/ Plan Review,Plan Processing Fee (Plan Review)
Create Date:2021-05-24T15:06:50.543
Status:Application Accepted
Business
Permit Advisors
Applicant
KATY A
Physical Address
3301 VETERANS BLVD 10
70002 METAIRIE, LA





Mimi’s in the Marigny is Now Anna’s



https://www.bizneworleans.com/mimis-...-is-now-annas/





1069 S Norman C Francis Prkwy·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:EPK40W
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Lewis Kiley
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/7/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Existing one-story open area storage facility to be converted into offices and work spaces - approximately 4,289 square feet of new interior work.



2131 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:RDCDZX
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Magan Kansagra
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/8/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Scope of the work: Interior renovation on existing building.





Aldi stores coming to New Orleans area; NOLA.com report



https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/l...6-015220f0a09d

[tennis1400]

5029 St Claude Ave·New Construction · Ref Code:Y2KHP8
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Studio Kiro
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
5/27/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
NEW CONSTRUCTION 2200SF, MERCANTILE BUILDING. THE BUILDING INCLUDES A COMMERCIAL TEACHING KITCHEN, MERCANTILE PRODUCE MARKET, AND AN OFFICE SPACE. THE BUILDING IS OPERATED BY A SINGLE TENANT.




1152 Magazine St·Conditional Use · Project #ZD052-21 · Ref Code:XNPKC8
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Type:
Conditional Use
Applicant:
1152 Magazine St LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/22/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Zoning Docket 052/21 - Request by 1152 Magazine St, LLC for an amendment to Ordinance No. 27,943 MCS (Zoning Docket 90/18, which granted conditional use approval to permit an indoor amusement facility with standard restaurant, bar, and live entertainment (secondary use) components over 10,000 square feet in floor area) to now grant a conditional use to permit a wine shop, in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and a CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District, on Square 139, Lot A-1, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Erato Street, Constance Street, and Calliope Street/Pontchartrain Expressway The municipal address is 1152 Magazine Street.














1433 St Charles Avenue·Design Review · Project #21-0707 · Ref Code:RE12WL
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Type:
Design Review
Applicant:
K P K Video Poker Corporation
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/4/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Design review for signage Locally-designated historic (HDLC review required for exterior work). Verify whether design review is also needed for exterior work.









4100 General De Gaulle Dr·Demolition · Ref Code:YS1WQS
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Type:
Demolition
Applicant:
Gary Krasnow
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/10/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Partial demolition of an existing commercial retail strip building to make room for a new Chic-Fil-A restaurant (by others) and remodel of remodel of remainder of building.

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djsnola
1001 Howard Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref CodeNPXYU
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Bill Steinhardt
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/9/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Install debris collection netting system from 4o th floor to roof




1336 Magazine St Apt 1, Unit 1·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:6UD0W0
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Castroedmondson Emily Nicole
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/10/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior Build-out of Salon (blow dry bar/ nail salon)



519 First St·New Construction · Ref Code:VKZMGU
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Verges Rome Architects
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/9/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Construction of new 3-story hotel.







1912 N Claiborne Ave·New Construction · Ref Code:U6PE0S
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
C Mandich Mape Ivan
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/9/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
NEW CONSTRUCTION-PHASE I FOUNDATION FOR THE 2 STORY BUILDING, GROUND LEVEL COMMERCIAL UNITS, 2ND. LEVEL RESIDENTIAL.THIS PERMIT IS APPLICABLE FOR THE PREPARATION WORK FOR THE SITE FILL AND FOUNDATION WORK AS PER DRAWINGS INCLUDED. THE PROJECT WAS APPROVED BY CPC AND THE APPROVED PLANS ARE ENCLOSED.THE PROPERTY IS AN UNDEVELOPED SITE AND REQUIRES SAND FILLING TO THE FLOOD LEVEL DESIGNATED BY FIRM ELEVATIONS. THE TIME FOR SETTLEMENT IS MINIMUM 3 MONTHS AS PER CODE, AND THE PHASE I PERMIT WOULD ALLOW THE SITE PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY REQUIREMENTS. THE AFFIDAVIT IS ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE DRAWINGS.




3900 JEFFERSON HWY, JEFFERSON 70121
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
04/16/2021
East Bank
Commercial New Construction
$1,520,000.00
District 2
1
JPPSS Operations Facilities & Maintenance
David Gilmore
4600 River Road, 1st Floor
, LA 70072







3850 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, METAIRIE 70002
VIOSCA TRACT
06/02/2021
East Bank
Commercial Remodeling/Renovations
$1,053,800.00
District 5
19
Lakeway Associates
Jody Castle
3900 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 410
Metairie, LA 70002

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djsnola
4704 VETERANS BLVD, METAIRIE 70006
PONTCHARTRAIN GARDENS SECT A
05/12/2021
East Bank
Commercial Tenant Buildout
$736,058.00
District 5
1
BAM Management Group
Darrell Bourg
1 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1518
Metairie, LA 70001

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djsnola
21-416888
2500 BENT TREE BLVD, MARRERO 70072
BENT TREE ESTATES
05/24/2021
West Bank
Commercial New Construction
$3,573,210.00
District 1
1
JPPSS Facilities & Maintenance
David Gilmore
4600 River Road, 1st Floor
Metairie, LA 70072




701 METAIRIE RD, METAIRIE 70005
DELIMON PLACE
06/03/2021
East Bank
Commercial Tenant Buildout
$343,514.00
District 5
2
Neurojust LLC
Jourdan Generes
6572 General Diaz
New Orleans, LA 70124

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djsnola
196 HECTOR AVE, TERRYTOWN 70056
OAKDALE SECT B
05/17/2021
West Bank
Commercial New Construction
$300,000.00
District 1
1
V Holistic Spa
Veronica White
3516 Lake Arrowhead Dr
Harvey, LA 70058

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djsnola
20-413847
1145 HWY 90, BRIDGE CITY 70094
S.E. DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
05/17/2021
West Bank
Commercial New Construction
$1,237,752.80
District 3

MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY
GEORGE XAI
1145 US 90
BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094
Hayes Development, Inc.
5212 Elmwood Pkwy.
Metairie, LA 70003






Three Big-Deal Hotels, and Their Restaurants, Are Set to Debut in New Orleans This Summer
The ritzy Four Seasons, trendy Virgin Hotels, and boutique Hotel Saint Vincent all open for guests and dining in New Orleans Summer 2021












https://nola.eater.com/2021/6/9/2252...-saint-vincent

[jjslonaker]

I cannot imagine the city approving that. That is a terrible place to put a hotel

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by jjslonaker

I cannot imagine the city approving that. That is a terrible place to put a hotel

Im sure its one of those 3-4 room hotels

[sguil1]

Plaza Tower owner plans to build hotel, luxury apartments, if financing arrives

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...ebf973906.html

The owner of the Plaza Tower, the 45-story eyesore that became a public hazard last month when windblown debris hit a passing cyclist, says he still plans to turn the long-abandoned property into a hotel and luxury apartment complex.

Joe Jaeger, who owns The Jung Hotel on Canal Street and a dozen French Quarter boutique inns, said his plan to rehabilitate the skyscraper includes a 190-room hotel covering the first 17 floors, with about 90 apartments occupying the upper floors, including three floors of penthouses at the top.

The project was well advanced at the start of last year, he said. But the pandemic put it in limbo, and now skyrocketing building materials prices and a stalled hotel financing market are slowing efforts to get it moving.


Still, Jaeger said, despite the jinx that seems to have hung over the building since it was built more than 50 years ago, he sees it as potentially a more modestly-priced version of the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences. That $530 million riverfront project converted the old World Trade Center, which similarly had seemed like a no-hoper after decades of false starts, into a property that is expected to redefine the upper end of the hotel market in New Orleans when it opens in late July.

[Nickapedia]

Originally Posted by jjslonaker

I cannot imagine the city approving that. That is a terrible place to put a hotel

A hotel is an approved use in that zone. The city will allow it. Its an apartment hotel.

[tennis1400]

1036 Broadway St·New Construction · Ref Code:C0XMCK
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
G O A T
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/11/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
New one-story 3,135 gross square foot wood framed building constructed on pile supported concrete slab for Tulane University Police Department. Site work to include new ramps, parking surfaces, walkways, landscaping and bike racks





1336 Magazine St Apt 1, Unit 1·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:6UD0W0
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Castroedmondson Emily Nicole
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/10/2021
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior Build-out of Salon (blow dry bar/ nail salon)




A view from the inside of the 600 level of Phase II at the Superdome.








The Career Technical High School Project team is gearing up for pile driving. Check out the progress!

[Urban Legend]

Any news or updates on the presumably abandoned Drive Shack location? Also I noticed that the city has closed entire streets because of the Plaza Tower. The city really should handle that and any other properties that Jager has in similar condition as blighted and fine him. He should also have to cover any of the costs to the city such as police/fire overtime to close the area.

[thalia]

Originally Posted by Urban Legend

Any news or updates on the presumably abandoned Drive Shack location? Also I noticed that the city has closed entire streets because of the Plaza Tower. The city really should handle that and any other properties that Jager has in similar condition as blighted and fine him. He should also have to cover any of the costs to the city such as police/fire overtime to close the area.

This guy says its on hold: https://www.moneyshow.com/articles/dailyguru-56692/

[jjslonaker]

Originally Posted by Urban Legend

Any news or updates on the presumably abandoned Drive Shack location? Also I noticed that the city has closed entire streets because of the Plaza Tower. The city really should handle that and any other properties that Jager has in similar condition as blighted and fine him. He should also have to cover any of the costs to the city such as police/fire overtime to close the area.

I am petty and hate him and have been reporting him once a month for demolition by neglect for Plaza and the power plant for the past few years lol.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by jjslonaker

I am petty and hate him and have been reporting him once a month for demolition by neglect for Plaza and the power plant for the past few years lol.

Try living across the street from the Jung.. hes a slumlord.. i report his illegal floodwalls all the time... hopefully now that the heat is on him he will be forced to act... also funny hes connected to drive shack too... is there anything this dude touches that doesnt turn to crap. Should have been a Top Golf to start of with but hes such a jerk to deal with im sure Top Golf ran away.