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The Northwest Carrollton Civic Association was against the Demolition of this Property. We have heard they are planning on moving this house. We are hoping to be able to document the moving process and gather information. This should be a very interesting move for a number of reasons. The size of the house, as well […]

FEMA Section 106 Public Notice Regarding Historic Review of Privately-Owned Residential Buildings Proposed for Demolition in Orleans Parish, Louisiana – Non-Collapsed Buildings Seeking Comment This house was demolished on or about December 26th, 2006. This is the house on the other side of the vacant lot. It has not been touched since the storm. This […]

FEMA Section 106 Public Notice Regarding Historic Review of Privately-Owned Residential Buildings Proposed for Demolition in Orleans Parish, Louisiana – Non-Collapsed Buildings Seeking Comment This area of Gentilly is very quiet. There is probably a lot more activity on the weekends. We looked at a number of properties in Gentilly. There were 2 demolitions requested […]

FEMA Section 106 Public Notice Regarding Historic Review of Privately-Owned Residential Buildings Proposed for Demolition in Orleans Parish, Louisiana – Non-Collapsed Buildings Seeking Comment Address: 4749 Music St Owner: Conchetta De Salvo Tax Bill: 38W403915 Property Description: Gentilly Terrace Sq 37 Lots 33-34 50X119 4749-51 Music St Dble/Fr 12/Rm Garage A/R Planning District: Gentilly Flood […]

Here is a quick overview and summary “This demo committee meeting illustrated that even in seemingly-organized and straightforward elements of the recovery, miscommunication and confusion are still rampant. It is clear that neither committee members nor Nelson Savoie have an unmuddied idea of how city-held properties will be handled within the process of demolition requests.”

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda December 4, 2006 Result: *Approved* This shotgun double is in fair shape. The extension on the back is not as good, it’s sitting lower to the ground. The owners next to this property are renovating. If these folks could perhaps, just demolish the back part and then renovate […]

The actual owner lives in Washington and did not attend the meeting. *RESULTS: DENIED* The issue was *Deferred* till Jan. 8 2007 Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda Dec. 4,2006 8223 Nelson St. Owner Donald Ensenat has applied to demolish this Arts and Crafts single family residence to be replaced with a *1940s style […]

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda December 4, 2006 *RESULTS=DENIED* 128 S. Prieur St. Owner Lisa Clark has applied to demolish this two story wood frame single family residence to be replaced with a vacant lot. I saw Beth, Ray and Carl while I was taking photos of this house. They told me that […]

Mid-City *RESULTS=APPROVED* 3726 Bienville St. Owner John Di Pietro has applied to demolish this Greek Revival shotgun single residence to be replaced with a new 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of no specific design (no proposed plan or elevations were included with the application). Click on Photo to see more views of this house.

FEMA Section 106 Public Notice Regarding Historic Review of Privately-Owned Residential Buildings Proposed for Demolition in Orleans Parish, Louisiana – Non-Collapsed Buildings Seeking Comment Click on the image to see more photos. 2818-20 Dumaine Street National Register Esplanade Ridge Historic District Creole double. According to Orleans Parish Assessor records, this property is owned by B […]