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Report on Window Installation Appeal at 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street

Original title: REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, 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 (HDLC) decision of approval of an application to retain the installation of inappropriate windows with the proviso that wooden full screens be installed at a Contributing rated, one-story, two-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness in full control Bywater for the property located at 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street. Annotation: RECEIVED.

May 7, 2026

historic preservationzoningproperty developmentNew OrleansBywater

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council is reviewing an appeal of a historic preservation decision that determines whether specific window modifications are permitted at a residential property located at 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street

The owner is subject to the HDLC's requirement to install wooden full screens to retain the windows they installed without a permit.

Bywater neighborhood residents

Residents are affected by the enforcement of historic preservation standards within their district.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This report addresses an appeal regarding the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission's (HDLC) decision to allow the retention of non-compliant windows at a historic property in the Bywater neighborhood. The property owner installed windows without a required , and the HDLC previously approved their retention on the condition that wooden full screens be installed.

Key Facts

  • The property at 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street is a Contributing rated, one-story, two-family residential building.
  • The property owner installed windows without obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness.
  • The HDLC previously approved the retention of the installed windows.
  • The HDLC's approval was conditional upon the installation of wooden full screens.
  • The current document is an appeal of the HDLC's decision.
  • The report was submitted by Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian.
  • The item is currently listed on the City Council's Consent Agenda.

Why It Matters

The City Council is reviewing an appeal of a historic preservation decision that determines whether specific window modifications are permitted at a residential property located at 4308-4310 N. Rampart Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certificate of Appropriateness?
It is a required permit for making exterior changes to properties located within designated historic districts to ensure the changes align with historic preservation standards.
What does 'Contributing rated' mean?
It means the building is recognized as contributing to the historical or architectural character of the designated historic district.

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Enforcement of Historic Standards

The case highlights the city's process for addressing unpermitted exterior modifications on historic properties through conditional approval.

New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission

Connected Entities

organizationNew Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission“The commission that originally approved the retention of the windows.”Map →
otherTMP-2263“The file number for this specific report.”Map →
location4308-4310 N. Rampart Street“The residential property subject to the historic preservation appeal.”Map →
personYvette Jett“Principal Architectural Historian who submitted the report.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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