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City Deemed Shoring Sufficient in June at 631 Dauphine; Officials Now Say Its Absence Likely Caused the Collapse

October 12, 2026 • News • 101

New Orleans officials have concluded that a lack of shoring most likely caused the partial collapse of the historic building at 631 Dauphine Street in the French Quarter, three months after the city reviewed the structure and determined that shoring in place was adequate. The two-story masonry building partially gave way around 4 p.m. on [&hellip
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Neglected Gentilly Blvd. Building Partially Collapses; Demolition Underway

October 12, 2026 • News • 100

A commercial building in the 2000 block of Gentilly Boulevard partially collapsed on October 4 after months of code violations and complaints. Following the incident, the building’s owner hired a contractor to initiate demolition and stabilization efforts by October 8, as the city took emergency measures to disconnect utilities to safeguard neighboring properties. City documents [&hellip
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College Track Opens 10,000-Square-Foot Center at Tulane’s Downtown Campus

October 11, 2026 • News • 272

College Track New Orleans has officially opened its newly renovated 10,000-square-foot center at Tulane University’s downtown campus, located at 275 LaSalle Street. The center, which celebrated its grand opening from October 8–9, 2026, adds a significant private-sector tenant to the area, enhancing downtown office and flex space utilization. The facility on Tulane’s campus is now [&hellip
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196-Year-Old Bourbon Street Corner Building Sells to Lata Family Investments in Under 60 Days

October 10, 2026 • News • 436

A commercial building at 201 Bourbon Street, at the corner of Bourbon and Iberville in the French Quarter, has changed hands. Lata Family Investments LLC acquired the nearly 200-year-old property, which dates to roughly 1830. Louisiana Secretary of State filings identify the entity as owned by local investor Suresh Sadhwani. The transaction price was not [&hellip
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Insurance Market Tension as Hurricane Isaias Approaches the Gulf

October 9, 2026 • News • 574

The insurance industry in New Orleans is on high alert as Hurricane Isaias churns through the Gulf. On October 8, 2026, local brokers and the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) expressed concerns that the storm, alongside high reinsurance costs, could impact commercial and residential real estate transactions in the area. Property owners and [&hellip
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1630 Canal St Hits Market for $11.95M as a Redevelopment Opportunity

October 9, 2026 • News • 615

A substantial property at 1630 Canal St in New Orleans has been listed for sale with an asking price of $11.95 million. The listing, active as of October 8, 2026, markets the site as a 108,000-square-foot redevelopment opportunity eligible for federal and state historic tax credits. This six-story building, once the Governor House Motor Hotel, [&hellip
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New Orleans Modern Dentistry Opens on Tulane Avenue

October 8, 2026 • News • 717

The Feil Organization has announced the opening of New Orleans Modern Dentistry at 2537 Tulane Avenue, marking a significant addition to their assemblage in the Mid-City area. This development is part of a broader revitalization effort around Feil’s Trader Joe’s site, solidifying the private sector’s role in transforming the corridor. Biz New Orleans confirmed that [&hellip
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Aclara Expands Project Dynamo in Louisiana, Plans Q1 2027 Groundbreaking

October 8, 2026 • News • 768

Toronto-based Aclara has expanded its plans for the Louisiana rare-earth separation plant under Project Dynamo, now including yttrium, gadolinium, and samarium alongside previously announced elements like neodymium-praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium. This move significantly increases the scale of the project, expected to bolster demand for industrial real estate, skilled labor, and heavy infrastructure in southwest Louisiana. [&hellip
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Gayle Benson Acquires BankPlus Tower at 909 Poydras, Expanding Private Office Portfolio Downtown

October 8, 2026 • News • 817

Gayle Benson has acquired the 36-story BankPlus Tower at 909 Poydras Street, New Orleans. This acquisition signifies Benson’s expanding involvement in the downtown property market and underscores investor confidence in major office assets in the area. The 545,000-square-foot skyscraper is approximately 79% leased, and Corporate Realty is set to manage and lease the property. This [&hellip
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Vieux Carré Commission Flagged Unpermitted Demolition Before French Quarter Collapse

October 7, 2026 • News • 887

City records reveal that the Vieux Carré Commission identified unpermitted interior demolition at the historic building located at 631 Dauphine Street in the French Quarter months before its partial collapse. This was first flagged in April and referred to the New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits. The collapse of the more than 200-year-old property [&hellip
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