Active
Lease
Office

Poydras Center

650 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

For Lease

$19.50 - $20.50 SF/yearGross
Available SF
544 - 9,698 SF
Total Available SF
68,341 SF
Available Spaces
20
Building Size
453,255 SF
Lot Size
0.913 ac
Parish
Orleans
Listed
10/26/2006
Updated
08/11/2026
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Overview

Poydras Center is a refined 28-story Class A office tower offering approximately 450,000 sq ft of premium workspace. Completed in 1983 and refreshed in 2024, this architecturally striking, angular glass building stands 300 ft tall and presents an impressive 20-foot colonnade, art-filled 20' × 90' lobby, and elegant plaza upon entry.

Perfectly situated at the corner of Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue, the Poydras Center provides unmatched connectivity and visibility. Tenants enjoy immediate proximity to the Hale Boggs Federal Building, public transit routes, I-10, and the scenic Lafayette Square, which offers a tranquil escape just steps from the action.

Key Highlights:

  • Flexible Workspace Solutions: Choose from full traditional leases or modern alternatives like coworking, virtual offices, serviced suites, and meeting spaces for adaptable business needs.
  • On-site Conveniences: French Truck Coffee serves great coffee, breakfast lunch and snacks.  Additional amenities include a barber shop,  shoe shine and a building conference room
  • Distinctive Design & Views: The lobby’s architectural art, terrace overlooking the square, and crisp city views underscore the tenant experience.
  • Convenient location at St. Charles and Poydras in the heart of the CBD. 

Poydras Center delivers a blend of elegance, functionality, and flexibility ideal for legal, financial, and professional tenants seeking a strategic presence in New Orleans’ CBD.

Spaces & suites

Spaces
20
Size
544-9,698 SF
Rate
$19.5-20.5/SF/Year

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Additional Information

City
New Orleans
State
LA
Zip Code
70130
Zoning
CBD-1
Building Name
Poydras Center
Building Class
A
Energy Star Certified
Yes
# of Buildings
1
Floors
28
Year Built
1983
Construction Type
Framed
Parking Ratio
1 / 1,000
Parking Spaces
450
Submarket
Uptown-Garden District
Nearest MSA
New Orleans-Metairie
Property Status
Existing
In Opportunity Zone
Yes
Parcel APN
103103401
Listing ID
d74cd54b

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