ENI Petroleum Houston Headquarters

Brookfield Properties completed an interior renovation for the ENI Petroleum Houston Headquarters at 2 Allen Center. The project, registered with TDLR in June 2023, involved alterations to Levels 17 and 20 of the building located at 1200 Smith Street in Houston's Central Business District. The total estimated cost for this work was $2,500,000, covering a total area of 52,918 sq ft. TDLR closed the project file in October 2023, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Project Scope and Cost

The filing specified the work as an interior renovation to Levels 17 and 20. With an estimated cost of $2,500,000, this project sits above the Harris County median for renovation and alteration filings, which is $250,000. The cost per square foot for this project was $47, a figure below the county median of $80 per square foot for similar work. The scheduled build window was 98 days, a duration close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.

Planning Design Research Corporation served as the design firm of record. This firm has been involved in several other TDLR-registered projects, including 5 Greenway Plaza and 5 Houston Center in Houston. Brookfield Properties, the owner of record, has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $6,512,489. These include locations in Humble, Southlake, San Antonio, and Frisco, reflecting a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments across Texas.

Location and Context

The site is situated in the Central Business District of Harris County. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates for ZIP code 77002, the area has a population of about 19,616 residents. The median household income in this ZIP code is $85,436, and the median owner-occupied home value is $286,100. The housing stock in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, consistent with the high-density urban environment of downtown Houston.

City of Houston permit records show seven permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and June 2026. These permits include building permits for various interior modifications, such as the removal of non-load-bearing walls and the renovation of office spaces. While these permits are associated with the address, they may relate to other tenants or suites within the building rather than the specific ENI Petroleum project.