2523 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Let’s skip the fluff: this is a massive historic mansion in the heart of the Garden District, fully stripped to the studs — over 11,000 square feet of raw potential on a commanding corner lot. Before we go further: yes, the interior is stripped. But here’s why — this house was slated for demolition in 1925; its original floors and finishes were removed nearly a century ago. What’s been taken out more recently was decades of layered drywall and patchwork renovations from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s — four layers deep in some rooms. What remains is not neglect — it’s a clean slate. A structure that narrowly escaped total erasure and now, 100 years later, is ready for someone with vision to write its next chapter. Significant structural improvements have already been completed, and active, approved building permits convey with the house, offering a rare opportunity to hit the ground running with your renovation. If you’re looking for turnkey, this isn’t it. If you’re looking to create a … read more …