1026 Conti St Unit 4 New Orleans, LA 70112
French Quarter NeighborhoodHighlights
- Granite Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Canal And Rampart
- Courtyard
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 4-minute walk to Marais Playground
About This Home
450 square foot ground floor apartment with wash/dryer facing courtyard.1026 Conti Street has left its mark in one of the oldest and most interesting places in New Orleans. Located just inside the French Quarter, 1026 Conti Street has become a historical landmark since it’s erection in 1830.Over the past 180 plus years, 1026 Conti Street has been the home of New Orleans most interesting & influential characters. Through the turn of the century to 1911, 1026 Conti Street was the childhood home of Ernest J. Bellocq. Bellocq was a prominent New Orleans photographer & was later more famous for the resurrection of photographs taken of the women of Storyville, New Orleans' historic legalized red-light district. Born in 1873 to an aristocratic, white Creole family, Bellocq and his brother Leo, who would later become a Jesuit priest, spent their childhood in & later owned 1026 Conti until they sold the property in 1911 for $9,880. 1026 Conti Street in later years was acquired in June 1938 by Norma Wallace. Norma Wallace was the famed “Last Madam” who ran a well-known brothel from the walls of 1026 Conti Street for more than 25 years. Norma was known as a strict madam, running a discreet, lavish, & politically-protected house of prostitution at 1026 Conti Street. During her reign in the French Quarter, Norma’s brothel & the ladies she employed entertained a stream of governors, gangsters & movie stars. Norma ran the house of ladies until mid 1960’s.Through the late 60’s to the year 2006, 1026 Conti Street was residents to many. The years of wear & tear took a toll on the structure of 1026 Conti Street. The need for a renovation or demolition needed to occur. Conti Condos LLC bought the structure in 2006 and painstakingly restored 1026 Conti Street to almost new condition. Many original architectural features and structures were restored with extreme care and still stand inside 1026 Conti Street today.
Property Details
Home Type
- Apartment
Year Built
- Built in 1830
Lot Details
- Rectangular Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 450 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Wall Furnace
Additional Features
- Courtyard
- City Lot
Community Details
- Breed Restrictions
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,300
- Tenant pays for electricity
- The owner pays for water
- Assessor Parcel Number 1026-CONTIST
Map
Source: ROAM MLS
MLS Number: 2504264
APN: 206104128
