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KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE in Houston, TX
1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B, Houston, TX, 77003
KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE is a renovation/alteration project at 1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $4.5M across about 18,727 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 18,727 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $240/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 3mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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134 days after the preceding date shown.
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820 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE
The Knowles-Rowland House at 1615 Gray St. Bld. B in Houston is a completed renovation project that converted an existing two-story gymnasium into a three-story building containing 31 efficiency apartments. The total estimated cost for this work was $4,500,000. The project covers 18,727 square feet of space within the Central Business District of Harris County.
Bread of Life, INC. is the owner and developer of record for this site. The design firm of record is Brave/Architecture, which has also registered six other projects in the area, including work on the University of Houston Bates Law Building and the Houston Central Library. Jeffrey A Gutknecht serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing.
Project Scope and Cost
The scope of work involved the conversion and renovation of the original gymnasium structure into residential units. At a computed cost of $240 per square foot, this project exceeds the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total cost of $4,500,000 is also above the county median of $250,000 for this project type, placing it in the top quarter of costs.
The scheduled build window for this project was 820 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable work. The project involved public funds, public land, or a Federally funded roadway project component.
Timeline and Status
Construction started in May 2024, following plan review completion in December 2023. The TDLR registration occurred in December 2023. The filing indicated a completion date of July 2026. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete. The TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete.
The surrounding area includes other registered renovation projects such as Amegy on Main and the Houston Methodist Neurosensory building. The ZIP code 77003 has a population of about 9,721, with a median household income of $88,837 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June 2026.
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KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B, Houston, TX 77003 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M covering 18,727 sq ft. BREAD OF LIFE, INC. is the property owner and BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 19, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Knowles-Rowland House open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is complete and the final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2026. The record does not specify if the apartments are occupied or leasing.
Who is the developer of the Knowles-Rowland House?
Bread of Life, INC. is listed as the owner and developer of record for this project in the TDLR filing.
What was the total cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Knowles-Rowland House renovation was $4,500,000, which is above the Harris County median for similar projects.
When did construction finish?
The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, marking the completion of construction.
Where is the Knowles-Rowland House located?
It is located at 1615 Gray St. Bld. B in the Central Business District of Houston, Texas.
What is KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE?
KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE is a renovation/alteration project at 1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Conversion/Renovation of an existing 2-story gymnasium to a 3-story (31) unit efficiency apartments.
Is KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE open in Houston?
Construction on KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE located?
KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE is located at 1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B, Houston, TX, 77003, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE?
BREAD OF LIFE, INC. is the property owner/developer of record for KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE?
BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE is the design firm of record for KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE cost and how big is it?
KNOWLES-ROWLAND HOUSE has an estimated construction value of $4.5M and approximately 18,727 square feet (about $240/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Conversion/Renovation of an existing 2-story gymnasium to a 3-story (31) unit efficiency apartments.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1615 GRAY ST. BLD. B, Houston, TX, 77003
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