
Former Church in Central City
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This 4,500 sq. ft. metal building in Central City was formerly used as a place of worship and sits on a generous corner lot at First and Clara Streets. The property includes bonus green space (approx. 34' x 68') behind the building fronting directly on Clara. The corner position and extra yard open up options for parking, outdoor space, or future development. Inside, you'll find a spacious open sanctuary with vaulted ceilings and an elevated stage, multiple private offices and flex rooms, and three restrooms. Zoned HU-RD2, the property offers a path for multi-family redevelopment as well as potential for a daycare, group home, residential care facility, community center, place of worship, or other light neighborhood commercial uses (buyer to verify with the City of New Orleans). Whether you're a congregation ready to make it your own, an operator with a vision, or a developer eyeing a multi-family opportunity with room to grow, 2800 First St. is worth a look. Located two blocks from the Claiborne corridor with easy access to downtown.
Investment highlights
- 4,500 SF freestanding metal building on a corner lot at First & Clara Streets in Central City
- Bonus green space (approx. 34' x 68') behind the building fronting directly on Clara St — options for parking, outdoor space, or future development
- HU-RD2 zoning offers a path for multi-family redevelopment, plus potential for daycare, group home, residential care facility, community center, place of worship, or other light neighborhood commercial uses (buyer to verify with the City of New Orleans)
- Multiple private offices and flex rooms; three restrooms
- Formerly a place of worship — turnkey opportunity for a congregation ready to make it their own
- Two blocks from the Claiborne corridor with easy access to downtown
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