Historic Property Management in New Orleans
Owning a piece of New Orleans history is a unique privilege, but keeping these iconic properties profitable requires specialized expertise. Historic property management is a delicate balancing act that involves securing premium tenants who respect architecture, while strictly adhering to the city’s preservation rules and historic district guidelines.
At LaNasa Realty, we provide expert historic property management in New Orleans for owners of residential and commercial properties across the city's most celebrated historic neighborhoods. From compliance to leasing, we handle the full scope of day-to-day operations so your investment stays consistently occupied, fully compliant, and beautifully preserved.
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Book Your ConsultationWhy Choose LaNasa Realty for Your Historic Property
New Orleans has one of the largest concentrations of historic buildings in the United States, from the iron-lace balconies of the French Quarter to the raised cottages of the Marigny. Our team has extensive experience managing these properties, meeting regulatory requirements, maintenance protocols, and preservation standards.
Local Expertise and Credentials
LaNasa Realty has managed properties across the New Orleans metro since 1992. We have the credentials and expertise to manage historic properties and ensure they thrive. Jennifer LaNasa holds a CCIM designation and active broker licenses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. She served on the Louisiana Real Estate Commission from 2008 to 2011 and on the NOMAR Commercial Investment Division board from 2016 to 2018.
Extensive Preservation Knowledge
The Lanasa family's connection to New Orleans stretches back generations, with direct involvement in properties across the city's oldest neighborhoods. Our team has worked through the Historic District Landmarks Commission reviews and National Register requirements on active properties. We manage repairs and renovations within those strict standards.
Disaster-Ready Services
New Orleans' historic buildings are often exposed to hurricanes, flood risk, and age-related structural vulnerabilities. We maintain a full-service construction team and a partnership with a private insurance adjuster. When damage occurs on your property, our adjuster partner files the claim while our construction team begins assessing the building. Repairs begin as soon as the claim is filed, with no handoff delay between the adjuster and the construction crew.
Comprehensive Management Services Tailored to Heritage Buildings
Managing a historic building adds layers to every standard property management function. Our property management services have all these areas covered, ensuring your operations run smoothly with minimal issues.
Online Rent Collection and Financial Reporting
Rent is collected through a secure online portal and deposited directly into your account. Monthly statements covering income, expenses, and owner distributions are available through our portal. Restoration and capital costs are tracked separately from operating expenses.
24/7 Maintenance and Repair Coordination
Every repair request is logged, monitored, and fully documented, giving you absolute clarity on costs. Because heritage architecture demands expert hands, we deploy vetted tradespeople skilled in handling original materials. Our proactive maintenance strategies target the unique threats local properties face, focusing heavily on roofing, moisture control, and structural integrity.
Marketing and Leasing
Professional photography and video are used to position your property's original features as its main assets. Iron balconies, period interiors, and architectural detailing are presented to attract tenants, making each building distinct. Properties are listed across major rental platforms, and applications move through screening without delay.
Tenant Screening and Placement
Every applicant undergoes a thorough screening for credit, income, and background before placement. You receive a summary of each qualified applicant before a lease is signed. We also look at rental history to assess how previous units were maintained.
Eviction and Legal Compliance
Evictions in Louisiana require precise procedural management, particularly in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, where historic commercial property management often adds additional lease provisions and compliance layers. We handle all filings and manage proceedings in compliance with state law as part of our standard service.
Turnover & Renovation Handling
When a unit turns over, LaNasa manages the full renovation: refinishing original floors, repainting in period colors, and updating the space with modern amenities that fit the building's historic character. For larger scopes, including a multi-unit conversion or structural rebuild, LaNasa's in-house construction team manages all contractor coordination and project oversight.
Historic Preservation & Tax Incentives
A designated historic property carries regulatory obligations, but it also qualifies for state and federal financial programs that offset rehabilitation costs. We manage the compliance requirements that protect your property's designation and provide the documentation needed to access available programs.
Restoration Oversight
LaNasa coordinates major rehabilitation projects with contractors who understand HDLC requirements and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, scoping all work to meet preservation guidelines. A landmark New Orleans church roof rebuild preserved the building's original profile and passed HDLC review without revision.
Tax Credit & Grant Assistance
Louisiana's state historic tax credit and the federal Historic Tax Credit can together offset up to 45% of qualifying rehabilitation costs. Properties on the National Register or within a locally designated district may also qualify for historic preservation grants. We connect you with preservation tax specialists to confirm eligibility and structure the required documentation.
Permit & Compliance Support
Designated properties often require zoning variances, Landmark Commission submittals, and where applicable, historic marker approvals before rehabilitation work can proceed. LaNasa manages all filings and agency communications through final approval, so you don’t have to track the process or interpret regulations.
Our Portfolio
These are some of the properties we manage, demonstrating residential renovation, landmark restoration, and commercial rebuild.
Historic Church Renovation
Storm damage to the 1st Baptist Church sanctuary required a complete roof and siding restoration on a 12,000 sq ft structure over 100 years old. LaNasa coordinated the project, installing TPO roofing and restoring the original clerestory windows. The building is now fully leased for events.
Victorian Residential Property, Uptown
Original pine floors and period moldings were preserved throughout a full renovation of this 1890s Uptown home. The unit now meets current occupancy standards.
Magazine Street Corner Store, New Orleans
The Magazine Street storefront presented two parallel scopes: preserving the 1920s historic façade at street level and building new residential units above the original structure. LaNasa managed the full conversion. The property is now 100% occupied with a mix of retail and residential tenants.
3200 Severn Shopping Center, Metairie
3200 Severn Shopping Center, a 20,000 sq ft commercial property in Metairie, required a complete rebuild following Hurricane Ida. LaNasa oversaw the full project. The center reached 100% occupancy after completion.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Here is what New Orleans property owners say about working with us.
“We had a wonderful experience with Jennifer; she has a great personality, is very knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and always gives you the right advice! It has been a blessing to work with her!”
“Jennifer and her team made it SO unbelievably quick and easy to get into our new rental space. Nothing but kind and courteous service from start to finish. I highly recommend contacting this team!”
“LaNasa Realty Inc has been an excellent property management company for my 2 shopping centers. From leasing to improvements and maintenance schedules, I don’t have to worry about anything. Highly recommend their services.
Proudly Serving the New Orleans Community Since 1961
LaNasa Realty provides heritage property management throughout Greater New Orleans, with direct experience in the city’s historic districts and the regulatory requirements.
Areas Served: French Quarter | Garden District | Uptown | Marigny | Bywater | Mid-City | Lakeview | Gentilly | Algiers | Metairie | Kenner
Property Types We Manage: Historic single-family homes and doubles | Multi-unit residential buildings | Churches and landmark buildings | Historic retail storefronts | Mixed-use heritage structures | Inherited and trust-held historic properties.
Get in Touch With Our Property Management Team Today
Your choice of property manager directly dictates your asset’s overall financial performance. We leverage 30 years of local preservation insight to keep your New Orleans building profitable and perfectly compliant. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and find out what your historic property can earn under active management.
1431 Moss St. New Orleans, LA 70119
Historic Property Management FAQs
What qualifies a property as historic in New Orleans?
A property may carry a historic designation if it is located within a locally designated historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or identified as a contributing structure under applicable preservation ordinances.
Why hire a property manager who specializes in historic buildings?
Standard property managers are not trained to handle the approval processes, material-specific maintenance, and regulatory requirements that come with historic building management in New Orleans. Mismanaging any of these can affect a building's designation status and your compliance standing.
How do historic rehabilitation tax credits work?
Louisiana's state historic tax credit (25%) and the federal Historic Tax Credit (20%) can together offset up to 45% of qualifying rehabilitation costs. Eligibility depends on the property's designation status, the scope of the rehabilitation work, and adherence to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
How does LaNasa handle repairs without compromising historic character?
Every repair is assessed for material compatibility. Tradespeople assigned to historic properties have direct experience with period construction methods. Any project requiring Landmark Commission review is managed through our office.