A corner lot duplex in a historic district (HU-RD2) combines a commercial unit downstairs with a 2-bedroom, 1 full bath upstairs. Downstairs consists of 6 large rooms and a small room for office use. Also, downstairs has 2 toilets, a shower, and a kitchen. At one time, the downstairs was a convenience store. According to the city of New Orleans zoning ordinance, HU-RD2 may be used for: "place of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods". The present owner has lived out of state for many years, inherited this property, and knows almost nothing about the property. The roof of 4440 Banks St is bad.