Trails at Woodlake Apartments

The Trails at Woodlake Apartments in Houston is undergoing a specific interior renovation at 2222 Westerland Drive. The project involves converting Building 19, formerly designated as an amenity building, into rentable apartment units. The registered scope of work confirms that the building footprint remains unchanged, with modifications limited to interior partitions and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to service the new residential layout.

This renovation/alteration project spans 5,000 square feet with an estimated cost of $180,000. Arun Verma is listed as the owner of record, while Y-Square Design serves as the design firm. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2020, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2020, with a planned completion date of January 2021.

Project Scale and Cost Context

Compared to 38,926 registered renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, this project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $250,000. The size of 5,000 square feet exceeds the county median of 4,000 square feet for similar projects. The calculated cost of $36 per square foot is significantly below the county median of $80 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 121 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work.

The site is located in ZIP code 77063, a Harris County area with a population of approximately 39,994. Census estimates for this ZIP code indicate a median household income of $54,509 and 22,625 housing units. The housing market in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $281,300. These demographic and economic factors provide context for the rental housing development at this specific address.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The public record reflects that plan review was completed in September 2020, but the current state of the site is not confirmed by a final inspection entry. Third-party listings, such as one by Knock Rentals, describe the Trails at Woodlake as offering amenities including a fitness center and two swimming pools, though the TDLR record specifically details the conversion of the former gym/amenity building into apartment units.