1202-08 DECATUR Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 (MLS# NO2582391)

1202-08 DECATUR Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

New Listing
$3,300,000
Property Type: MultiFamily Square Footage: 17,207 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,300,000 List Date: 10/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/20/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a piece of New Orleans history in the heart of the French Quarter. Approximately 186 years old, this storied Decatur Street property carries the spirit of the city's rich cultural past, including a celebrated chapter as The Palm Court jazz club where music and the unmistakable energy of New Orleans helped shape its character. Behind its historic facade lies a distinctive commercial space filled with original character, vintage architectural details, and an atmosphere that simply cannot be recreated. The property offers a compelling canvas for a visionary buyer to reimagine and restore, blending historic charm with a fresh vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a destination for hospitality, dining, entertainment, or another inspired commercial concept, the possibilities are as captivating as the property's past. The first floor contains a restaurant, kitchen, and private dining area and two restrooms together with a large stairwell on the 1204 side ...

Listing Details MLS# NO2582391

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing
No
Listing Price
3300000
List Price/SqFt
191.78
Document Modified
2026-10-20 11:55:06.629052
Modification Timestamp
2026-10-20T18:26:14Z
Photo Modified
2026-10-20T15:24:35Z

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number
1202-08
Street Name
DECATUR Street
Parish
Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70116
Tax Assessment Number
208100202
Directions
I-10 east, stay east toward Slidell.Exit 236A toward Esplanade. Merge onto N Claiborne. R on Esplanade.R on Royal. L on Gov. Nicholls Bounding Streets: N. Peters, Gov. Nicholl St., Barracks St., Chartres St.

General Property Description

Number of Units
2
Stories
3
SqFt - Total
17207
SqFt - Source
Appraiser
Lot Dimensions
52/52.38x109.15/116.12
Acres
0.13

Currently Not Used

Acreage Range
0 - 0.5

Originating Details

Originating System ID
ROAMM
Originating System Key
60123661
Originating System Listing ID
2582391
Originating System Name
ROAM Matrix

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc
SQ 14 LOT 35 DECATUR 26X112

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
A rare opportunity to own a piece of New Orleans history in the heart of the French Quarter. Approximately 186 years old, this storied Decatur Street property carries the spirit of the city's rich cultural past, including a celebrated chapter as The Palm Court jazz club where music and the unmistakable energy of New Orleans helped shape its character. Behind its historic facade lies a distinctive commercial space filled with original character, vintage architectural details, and an atmosphere that simply cannot be recreated. The property offers a compelling canvas for a visionary buyer to reimagine and restore, blending historic charm with a fresh vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a destination for hospitality, dining, entertainment, or another inspired commercial concept, the possibilities are as captivating as the property's past. The first floor contains a restaurant, kitchen, and private dining area and two restrooms together with a large stairwell on the 1204 side, while a dining and bar space with two additional restrooms are located on the 1208 side. Access to through to the rear entrance of 61 French Market Place and an associated stairwell from 1208 Decatur. The second floor features storage & office space as well as a recording studio and bath, while the third floor features extensive storage and two apartments. For those who recognize the value of location, history, and potential, this is an opportunity to make a lasting mark on one of New Orleans' most iconic neighborhoods. Bring your vision to Decatur Street and become part of the next chapter of this remarkable French Quarter landmark.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR
NOMAR

Parking

No Parking
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Property Features

Parking: No Parking Construction: Brick Foundation: Slab Roof: Slate Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air
IDX
Listing Office: Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: October - 20 - 2026
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