MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationConsent Agenda

Report on Renovation Appeal for 1537-1539 Euterpe Street

Original title: REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s no action vote regarding an appeal of ARC recommendations for the renovation of a Contributing rated, two-story, multi-family residential building including infilling the rear galleries for the property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street. Annotation: RECEIVED.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council has received a report regarding the renovation of a historic property, which determines whether the proposed hitectural changes to the building's rear galleries can proceed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners of 1537-1539 Euterpe Street

The owners are seeking approval for renovation plans that are currently under appeal.

New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission

The commission's previous 'no action' vote is the subject of the current appeal.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This report addresses an appeal regarding a previous 'no action' vote by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) concerning renovation plans for a historic multi-family building. The project involves the rear galleries of the property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street.

Key Facts

The report concerns an appeal of a 'no action' vote previously taken by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission.
The property in question is a two-story, multi-family residential building rated as 'Contributing' to the historic district.
The proposed renovation project includes infilling the rear galleries of the building.
The report was submitted by Eleanor Burke, Deputy Director of the HDLC.
The document is filed under number TMP-2364.
The item is currently listed on the City Council's Consent Agenda.
The report was introduced to the City Council on May 13, 2026.

Why It Matters

The City Council has received a report regarding the renovation of a historic property, which determines whether the proposed hitectural changes to the building's rear galleries can proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening with the property at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street?

The property is undergoing an appeal process regarding renovation plans that include the rear galleries.

What does 'Contributing rated' mean for this building?

It indicates the building is recognized as a structure that adds to the historic character of the district, which subjects it to specific renovation review standards.

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Connected Entities

organizationNew Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission“The commission responsible for reviewing historic property renovations”Map →

organizationNew Orleans City Council“The body receiving the report”Map →

otherTMP-2364“File number for the report”Map →

location1537-1539 Euterpe Street“The property subject to the renovation appeal”Map →

personEleanor Burke“Deputy Director of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission”Map →

Sources

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