Cafe Building with Apartment

4223 ST CLAUDE Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

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For Sale
$695,000

COMMERCIAL - New Orleans, LA

Property size:
2,828 SF
Price / SF:
$245/SF
Added:
Oct 13, 2025
Days on Market:
273
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 12:06 pm

Property Features for 4223 ST CLAUDE Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
HMC-2
Standard status
Active
APN
SQ 413 LOT 1 OR 7
Size
2,828 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
SQ 413 LOT 1 OR 7 ST CLAUDE 27X120 GEN BUS.1380 SF FT 4. RES 1380 SQ FT 5. 2/STORY FR STORE

Utilities

Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1926
Floors in Building
2

Listing agent Katie Witry License #995710150

Listing office Witry Collective, L.L.C. 3640 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

Listing date Oct 13, 2025

MLS# 2526354

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic building was built in 1924 and was fully renovated into a cafe in 2016. The first floor includes a glass storefront, large windows, 11-foot ceilings, a seating area, and built-in counter service with additional seating. There are two half baths, including one ADA accessible half bath, along with a large pantry/storage area. The commercial kitchen is equipped with natural gas appliances, including a 60-inch range with six burners, a 24-inch griddle, and two ovens.

Upstairs features original wood floors, two covered porches, and a layout with an open kitchen and an original chimney separating the kitchen and dining area. The apartment includes three independent bedrooms and one large bathroom with 9-foot ceilings. The property has two central systems and includes an exterior storage area of 78 square feet with outdoor plumbing.

The property is in Flood Zone X and has a termite contract. It qualifies for state and federal historic tax credits and is located in the HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Commercial District, which supports lots of permitted uses.

Key Highlights

  • Historic building originally built in 1926; renovated in 2016 into a cafe with a 3‑bedroom apartment upstairs
  • Owner‑operator layout: cafe space on the first floor with 11 ft ceilings, store front glass, large windows, seating area, and built‑in counter service
  • First‑floor amenities include a large pantry/storage, outdoor plumbing, and natural gas cooking equipment: 60" range (6 burners), 24" griddle, and 2 ovens

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $54.3k $19.20
− Vacancy −$1.1k −$0.38
EGI $53.2k $18.82
− OpEx −$13.3k −$4.70
NOI $39.9k $14.11
2,828 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 2.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$570.1K
$498.9K – $665.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,909 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$470.2K
$411.4K – $548.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,915 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.74%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$718.8K
$628.9K – $838.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,315 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Skin Care Clinic Kitchen & Bath Showroom Electrical Service Bakery Building Supply (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Try-Me Coffee Mills — 1014 France St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Petite Clouet Café — 3100 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • Glz Youth — 5130 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
  • porch time — 905 poland ave, new orleans, la 70117
  • 3rd Generation Libations — 5119 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Historic cafe space with glass storefront, ADA half bath, and a 3-bedroom apartment upstairs in Flood Zone X.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 4223 ST CLAUDE Avenue New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $695,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic building originally built in 1926; renovated in 2016 into a cafe with a 3‑bedroom apartment upstairs; Owner‑operator layout: cafe space on the first floor with 11 ft ceilings, store front glass, large windows, seating area, and built‑in counter service; First‑floor amenities include a large pantry/storage, outdoor plumbing, and natural gas cooking equipment: 60" range (6 burners), 24" griddle, and 2 ovens
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