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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
MUST BE ICE in Houston, TX
7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A, Houston, TX, 77036
MUST BE ICE is a new construction project at 7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2024 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $150K across about 1,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $150K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,800 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $83/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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14 days after the preceding date shown.
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66 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About MUST BE ICE
A 1,800-square-foot teahouse build-out is registered under the project name Must BE ICE at 7500 Bellaire Blvd., Ste 1070A, in Houston. The filing identifies the scope as the interior construction of a teahouse within an existing retail shell at the Sharpstown Mall location. This new construction project was registered with TDLR in July 2024, with an estimated cost of $150,000.
Matthew Huynh is listed as the owner and developer of record. Phase Studio Architecture serves as the design firm for this project. The estimated cost of $150,000 translates to $83 per square foot. This figure is close to the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings, while the total project cost falls below the county median of $750,000.
The scheduled build window for this project was 66 days, starting in July 2024 and ending in September 2024. This duration is shorter than the Harris County median build window of 219 days. TDLR completed plan review in July 2024, and the status is listed as Review Complete. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
City of Houston permit records show two building permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2026 and August 2026. These records at this address may include other tenants or suites and do not confirm the specific status of the Must BE ICE project.
Matthew Huynh has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,700,000 in Houston. Phase Studio Architecture has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,400,000. The ZIP code 77036 has a population of about 71,036 and a median household income of $43,853 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026.
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MUST BE ICE is a New Construction project located at 7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A, Houston, TX 77036 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $150K covering 1,800 sq ft. MATTHEW HUYNH is the property owner and Phase Studio Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 12, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Must BE ICE open?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the construction status is not confirmed. Third-party web mentions describe the location as a former mall, but do not confirm the teahouse is open.
Who owns the project?
Matthew Huynh is the owner and developer of record for this project. He has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston totaling $1,700,000.
Who designed the teahouse?
Phase Studio Architecture is the design firm of record. They have designed six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston totaling $1,400,000.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost is $150,000. This is below the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction filings. The cost per square foot is $83.
Where is the project located?
The project is at 7500 Bellaire Blvd., Ste 1070A, Houston, TX 77036. It is located within the Sharpstown Mall retail shell in Harris County.
What is MUST BE ICE?
MUST BE ICE is a new construction project at 7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF A TEAHOUSE LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAIL SHELL
Is MUST BE ICE open in Houston?
MUST BE ICE was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2024 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 MUST BE ICE located?
MUST BE ICE is located at 7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A, Houston, TX, 77036, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of MUST BE ICE?
MATTHEW HUYNH is the property owner/developer of record for MUST BE ICE, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for MUST BE ICE?
Phase Studio Architecture is the design firm of record for MUST BE ICE, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does MUST BE ICE cost and how big is it?
MUST BE ICE has an estimated construction value of $150K and approximately 1,800 square feet (about $83/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF A TEAHOUSE LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAIL SHELL
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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7500 BELLAIRE BLVD., STE 1070A, Houston, TX, 77036
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