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EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg in Houston, TX

10100 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX, 77016

Target date passed (Dec 2025)Review Complete

EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg is a new construction project at 10100 Mesa Drive, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 5,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$200K
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Reported floor area
5,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$40/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 7mo
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May 1, 2024609 days across supplied datesDec 31, 2025

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    31 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    578 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg

EMLI at Mesa Gardens is a new construction rental office and maintenance building located at 10100 Mesa Drive in Houston, Harris County. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in May 2024, this project represents a specialized commercial development for an apartment complex. The filing identifies the business as EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg. The structure spans 5,000 square feet, with an estimated construction cost of $200,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $40. This figure is notably below the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings.

Project Scope and Timeline

The owner of record is EMLI Houston Mesa TC I, LP, with Fielder & Associates, Inc serving as the design firm. Melisa R Chapman is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2024, with a planned completion date of December 2025. The scheduled build window of 578 days is significantly longer than the county median of 224 days. Although the filing date has passed, the TDLR status shows Review Complete, and the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Funding and Location Context

This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, which necessitates strict adherence to accessibility standards. The site is located in ZIP code 77016, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 29,480 and a median household income of $46,411. The area contains 11,131 housing units, with housing being mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $111,900.

Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include Robins Landing Section 2 & 3, STG Mesa, Robins Landing Phase I, Tidwell Shopping Center, and TJ Engram Parking Lot Improvements. The median estimated cost for new construction in Harris County is $750,000, placing this project in the bottom quarter for cost. Harris County unemployment was 4.6 percent in September 2026. The TDLR registration ensures that accessibility features are integrated into the design and construction of this 5,000 square foot facility.

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Design review complete, construction may proceed

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EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg is a New Construction project located at 10100 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX 77016 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 5,000 sq ft. EMLI Houston Mesa TC I, LP is the property owner and Fielder & Associates, Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 1, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMLI at Mesa Gardens open?

The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the operational status is unknown.

Who is the owner of EMLI at Mesa Gardens?

The owner of record is EMLI Houston Mesa TC I, LP. The filing also names the business as EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg.

What is the estimated cost of this project?

The estimated cost is $200,000 for 5,000 square feet. This results in a cost per square foot of $40, which is below the county median of $88.

When was the project registered?

The project was registered with TDLR in May 2024. Plan review was completed in May 2024, and construction was scheduled to start in June 2024.

Is the building in a flood zone?

The site is outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone X).

What is EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg?

EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg is a new construction project at 10100 Mesa Drive in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of rental office & maintenance building for apartment complex.

Is EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg open in Houston?

EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.

Where is EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg located?

EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg is located at 10100 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX, 77016, in Harris County.

Who is the owner or developer of EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg?

EMLI Houston Mesa TC I, LP is the property owner/developer of record for EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg?

Fielder & Associates, Inc is the design firm of record for EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg cost and how big is it?

EMLI at Mesa Gardens Rental Office & Maintenance Bldg has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 5,000 square feet (about $40/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Construction of rental office & maintenance building for apartment complex.

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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10100 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX, 77016

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