ID 225f839e
542 St Peter St
For Lease
$3,000/Month Modified Gross- Space Name
- Shops at Jackson Square
- Available SF
- 384 SF
- Status
- Available
- Available
- Available now
- Sublease
- No
- Vacant
- No
- DOM
- 337
- Listed
- 12/12/2025
- Updated
- 12/12/2025

Overview
Step into history—and opportunity—with this rare chance to secure a premier ground-floor retail space on Jackson Square, one of New Orleans’ most iconic and beloved destinations.
The historic Upper Pontalba Building is a four-story brick masterpiece with intricate cast-iron balconies built in 1849–51 by the legendary Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba. The unparalleled location in Jackson Square, flanking St. Louis Cathedral and The Presbytère, embodies a legacy of culture and commerce in the heart of the city.
Surrounded by timeless architecture, vibrant street life, and a constant flow of both locals and tourists, this high visibility storefront is ideal for businesses looking to create a presence. The lively, year-round atmosphere of Jackson Square creates a vibrant backdrop that’s as unforgettable as New Orleans itself.
- In the heart of the French Market
- Historically preserved building
- Exposure to high traffic tourist area
Spaces & suites
1 SpaceAttachments
Additional Information
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Orleans Parish
- State
- LA
- Zip Code
- 70116
- Latitude
- 29.95723
- Longitude
- -90.0636975
- Zoning
- VCC-1
- Zoning Desc.
- Vieux Carre Commercial District
- Signage
- On Building
- Do Not Disturb Tenant
- Yes
- Showing
- Contact Broker/Agent
- Building Name
- Shops at Jackson Square
- # of Buildings
- 1
- Floors
- 1
- Parcel APN
- 207100804
- Listing ID
- 225f839e
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Orleans Parish
- State
- LA
- Zip Code
- 70116
- Latitude
- 29.95723
- Longitude
- -90.0636975
- Zoning
- VCC-1
- Zoning Desc.
- Vieux Carre Commercial District
- Signage
- On Building
- Do Not Disturb Tenant
- Yes
- Showing
- Contact Broker/Agent
- Building Name
- Shops at Jackson Square
- # of Buildings
- 1
- Floors
- 1
- Parcel APN
- 207100804
- Listing ID
- 225f839e
