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1055 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70130

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Overview

1055 St. Charles Avenue is a distinguished, award-winning multi-tenant office building that offers a blend of architectural significance, innovative design, and exceptional flexibility. A large adjacent surface parking lot provides convenient parking or the opportunity to expand. The site is within easy access of all major points and attractions in New Orleans along one of the city’s primary streets.

Designed in 1962 by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), this International Style building was first home to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance. It was purchased in 1973 by K&B, Inc. and renamed K&B  Plaza. The first floor is a spacious lobby overlooking the 8' high plaza, while floors 2-6 are home to office tenants. The 7th floor remains in use by K&B. 

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historically prestigious property that is well positioned to play a significant role in the future of New Orleans. As a National Historic Landmark property, this building qualifies for historic tax credits. 

  • Architectural landmark - designed by famous architecture firm, has National Landmark status
  • Prime location, along the St. Charles Streetcar line with easy access to the Pontchartrain Expressway 
  • Walking Distance to world-class restaurants, museums, businesses, and more
  • Prestigious local legacy with the potential for a dynamic future

For Sale

Office
Investment

Secondary Uses: Office Building, Mixed Use

Sale Price
$11,440,000
Price Per SF
$164.4/SF
Building Size
69,569 SF
Acres
2.3254 ac
Zoning
CBD-3
Zoning Description
Cultural Arts District
Building Name
K&B Plaza
Number of Buildings
1
Floors
7
Year Built
1962
Year Renovated
1999
Roof Type
Flat
Construction Siding
Glass
Construction Type
Concrete Reinforced
Parking Spaces
208
Passenger Elevators
3
Tenancy
Multiple Tenants
Submarket
Warehouse District
Submarket Type
Central Business District
Nearest MSA
New Orleans-Metairie
Property Use Type
Business
Property Status
Existing
Nearest Interstate
I-10 - 1 mi
Nearest Highway
US 90 - 1 mi
Nearest Airport
MSY - 15 mi
Nearest Port
Port of New Orleans - 1 mi
County
Orleans Parish
Available
2025-10-08
Created
2025-10-08
Updated
2025-10-08
Listing ID
725203ee
Parcel APN
102105314