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Frenchmen Street Development Opportunity

421 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA 70116

421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, 70116
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Prime corner parcel in vibrant entertainment district.

Property Size15,308 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$293.96
Days on Market721

Property Features for 421 Frenchmen St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
15,308 SF
Lot size
0.11 Acres
Property subtype
Retail, Office, Mixed Use
Listing Agency NAI Rampart
Listed by Reed Wiley, CCIM · License #LA BROK.995704349-ASA
Source Crexi
Added: Jul 31, 2024 Updated: Jul 10 at 3:41 pm Checked: Jul 21 at 7:06 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

An unparalleled development opportunity is available at the intersection of Frenchmen and Decatur Streets. Located at 421 Frenchmen Street, this property serves as the gateway to the lively Frenchmen Street entertainment district in the Faubourg Marigny, an area known for its vibrant atmosphere. The neighborhood features live music venues, diverse restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local businesses, including record and book shops. This historic-tax-credit-eligible property offers approximately 15,308 square feet of improvements, supplemented by an elevator shaft, on a corner parcel of approximately 4,876 square feet. The site is zoned HMC-2 (Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District) with RDO-1, AC-1, RIV overlays, allowing for a multitude of uses. The HMC-2 zoning is intended to permit more intensive commercial uses while protecting the historic character of the Marigny/Tremé/Bywater area. This district includes properties that front on major traffic arteries and can provide access for more intense commercial uses. The zoning also allows higher residential densities when a project provides significant public benefit.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location at the intersection of Frenchmen and Decatur Streets, the gateway to the Frenchmen Street entertainment district.
  • Substantial ±15,308 SF of improvements on a ±4,876 SF corner parcel.
  • Historic‑tax‑credit‑eligible property.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $367.4k $24.00
− Vacancy −$36.7k −$2.40
EGI $330.7k $21.60
− OpEx −$124.0k −$8.10
NOI $206.7k $13.50
15,308 SF · lease $24.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.95M
$2.58M – $3.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $206,658 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.59%
Second Best
Retail
$2.70M
$2.36M – $3.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $189,023 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.20%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.89M
$3.40M – $4.54M (±1% cap)
NOI $272,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Consumer Protection Law ... Law Firm New Orleans Music ... Tour Operator Louisiana Music Factory (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Aphrodite Alcohol Programs ... Counselor Louisiana Citizens for Culture Association Or Organization

Suggested Use

Dental Office Daycare Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Electrical Service Acupuncture Carpet & Flooring Store Garden Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Prime corner parcel in vibrant entertainment district.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 421 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location at the intersection of Frenchmen and Decatur Streets, the gateway to the Frenchmen Street entertainment district.; Substantial ±15,308 SF of improvements on a ±4,876 SF corner parcel.; Historic‑tax‑credit‑eligible property.
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