Remodel 2 permits in this project Newest permit 9d ago Issued

6500 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70118 Issued Apr 29, 2026 Renovation (structural)

Declared value $16.5M$16,532,499, whole project
Size 1,115sqftThis permit only
Floors Not reported
Units Not reported

Scope of work

Located at a sector of audubon zoo, the project consists of the renovation of 3 existing 1920's brick buildings (odenheimer rotunda to be getting a New museum exhibit, vacant west building to be renovated into an aldabra tortoise exhibit, and the existing bathroom east building is to be renovated). Also, there is a small addition planned for the south side of the odenheimer rotunda building. In addition, there is 1 New construction building planned (komodo dragon holding). Sitework is also included in this project. There is civil, stormwater, MEP, structural, and animal exhibit scope. Revisions approved 8-11-26 main stormwater review and inspection on this

Permit timeline

  1. AppliedNov 19, 2025161 days in review
  2. IssuedApr 29, 20265mo ago
  3. ExpiresOct 29, 2026in 11 days

Details

Project type
Renovation (structural)
Work class
Business Use
Sector
Commercial
Permit type
Renovation (Structural)
City
New Orleans, LA
ZIP code
70118
Status
Issued
Permit no.
25-36291-RNVS

All permits in this project 2

Remodel 6500 Magazine StLocated at a sector of audubon zoo, the project consists of the renovation of 3 existing 1920's brick buildings (odenheimer rotunda to be getting a New museum exhibit, vacant west building to be renovated into an aldabra tortoise exhibit, and the existing bathroom east building is to be renovated). Also, there is a small addition planned for the south side of the odenheimer rotunda building. In addition, there is 1 New construction building planned (komodo dragon holding). Sitework is also included in this project. There is civil, stormwater, MEP, structural, and animal exhibit scope. Revisions approved 8-11-26 main stormwater review and inspection on this 5mo ago · 1,115 sqft THIS PERMIT Remodel 6500 Magazine StLocated at a sector of Audubon Zoo, the project consist of the renovation of an existing 1986 building. New construction include an entry awing and open shed structure. This building is part of the Odenheimer complex at Audubon Zoo. This will building will receive a roof replacement, electrical upgrade, and mechanical upgrade. All work to be done as per plans 9d ago · 91 sqft