Property Description

Look no further to open a cafe on St. Claude Avenue. This historic building is in the upper 9th ward and is in the St. Claude Main Street Program. Built in 1924, and a robust history of commerce, prior to current owner, the building was previously an Art Gallery, then in 2016 fully renovated into a Cafe with a 3-bedroom apartment upstairs. Smart owner occupant layout, as you could be an owner operator, work downstairs & live upstairs. Natural wood throughout, store front glass and large windows on the first floor, 11 ft ceilings, seating area, with built in counter service and additional seating, 2 half baths/ 1 of which is ADA accessible, large pantry/storage & coffee roasting room. Hood, vent, kitchen area with 3 compartment sink, grease trap, fire suppression system, Espresso Machine, Pro Grinders, Electric Convection Oven, Refrigeration, Natural Gas 60" Range with 6 Burners, 24" Griddle, and 2 Ovens, Diedrich IR-5roaster, Kegman Carbonator, Chiller and Dispenser w/ Gooseneck Tap. Upstairs has original wood floors, 2 covered porches, open kitchen with an original chimney separating kitchen/dining. 3 independent bedrooms, and 1 large bathroom, 9 ft ceilings. 2 central systems. Flood Zone X, Termite Contract. Exterior Storage 78 sq. ft, outdoor plumbing, and tons of natural light throughout. Qualifies for State and Federal Historic Tax Credits, Zoning (HMC-2) Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Commercial District-lots of permitted uses. Total Sq. ft. 3217 (units + covered porches).

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