Mayor Helena Moreno tapped an 11‑member advisory committee to study whether to renovate, rebuild or lease space for City Hall and the Civil District Court. Public meetings begin July 22.

New Orleans saw its biggest monthly apartment rent increase in over two years in June, led by stronger leasing at the top end and limited new supply. Data providers differ on exact medians, but the trend is clear: luxury lease‑ups lifted local averages.

The Homer Foundation paid roughly $8 million for the landmark Bohn Motor building on S. Broad, putting Odyssey House in control of a major treatment and clinic site.

Daniel McKearan’s Ducky Recovery signed a long-term lease for the 2.25‑acre Sacred Heart campus on Canal Street. Unity will remain under its lease through 2052.

Public records show a convicted New Orleans lawyer’s lakefront house is officially valued far below comparable sales, prompting an assessor review and neighbor outcry.

Common House New Orleans is changing hands and will relaunch as 420 Julia, with Schulte Hospitality assuming operations and memberships transferring to the new club.

City Council moved Housing Trust Fund money to top up the state’s $10,000 Fortify Homes grant, targeting low- and median-income homeowners who need extra funds to finish FORTIFIED roof upgrades.

Bulldozers moved in this week to clear the long‑vacant DeGaulle Manor in Algiers as city leaders pledged $3M and promised the blighted parcel would be readied for redevelopment.

A massive tent has wrapped St. Elizabeth's, the Uptown complex once owned by Anne Rice, as Terminix carries out a weeklong fumigation after a drywood termite infestation.

A 108,000‑sq‑ft Canal Street property at 1630 Canal St is on the market for $11.95M, pitched for a 100‑plus‑room hotel or a large multifamily conversion with historic tax‑credit perks.

GNO Inc. said Michael Hecht will transition to a CEO emeritus role in 2027 while the board launches a search for a new president and CEO. The move comes as the group manages a heavy pipeline of regional projects.

Jefferson Parish and LSED are pursuing a $28.5M renovation of the Shrine on Airline — officials say the overhaul could bring a pro soccer team to Metairie.

Gretna broke ground on a $4.4M AM Plaza at 1411 Claire Ave that will house an expanded August Moon, a new Hoang Law office and nearly 100 parking spots. Construction is slated to finish in 2027.