Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Shell Space in Houston, TX
3400 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX, 77007
Shell Space is a renovation/alteration project at 3400 White Oak Dr, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $850K across about 5,465 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $850K
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- Reported floor area
- 5,465 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $156/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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89 days after the preceding date shown.
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123 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Shell Space
The Shell Space project at 3400 White Oak Dr in Houston involves the repair and restoration of a historic building facade and interior renovation for future retail space. The filing lists the facility name as 3400 White Oak, located in the Greater Heights neighborhood of Harris County. The scope covers 5,465 sq ft of work with an estimated cost of $850,000.
Owner of record is 3400 White Oak LLC, and the design firm of record is Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR registered the project in October 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction was scheduled to start in January 2025, with a completion date on the filing of May 2025. That date has passed. TDLR status is Review Complete, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window was 123 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings.
The estimated cost of $156 per sq ft is above the county median of $80 per sq ft for renovation and alteration projects in Harris County. The total estimated cost of $850,000 is above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of similar filings. The size of 5,465 sq ft is above the county median of 4,000 sq ft.
City of Houston permit records show 2 permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and March 2026. Both are Building Pmt types. These permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address and are not confirmed to be part of this specific TDLR-registered project.
The owner, 3400 White Oak LLC, has 3 other TDLR-registered projects totaling $750,000, including Joe & The Juice - White Oak and 3400 White Oak Drive. The design firm, Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC, has 6 other TDLR-registered projects totaling $6,265,952, including HWY 249 Retail Center and 20801 Gulf Freeway. Nearby businesses include BB's Tex-Orleans, Onion Creek, Antidote Coffee, and Little Woodrow's Heights.
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Shell Space is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3400 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $850K covering 5,465 sq ft. 3400 White Oak LLC is the property owner and Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 23, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shell Space open?
The TDLR record states TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm the business is open or operating.
Who owns Shell Space?
The owner of record is 3400 White Oak LLC. The design firm of record is Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost is $850,000 for 5,465 sq ft, which computes to $156 per sq ft. This is above the Harris County median of $250,000 and $80 per sq ft for similar renovation filings.
Where is Shell Space located?
The address is 3400 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. It is in the Greater Heights neighborhood of Harris County. The facility name on the filing is 3400 White Oak.
When was construction scheduled to finish?
Construction was scheduled to start in January 2025 and finish in May 2025. That date has passed. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the site status is not confirmed.
What is Shell Space?
Shell Space is a renovation/alteration project at 3400 White Oak Dr in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE AND INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR FUTURE RETAIL SPACE.
Is Shell Space open in Houston?
Shell Space was scheduled to finish construction in May 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.
Who is the owner or developer of Shell Space?
3400 White Oak LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Shell Space, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Shell Space?
Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC is the design firm of record for Shell Space, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Shell Space cost and how big is it?
Shell Space has an estimated construction value of $850K and approximately 5,465 square feet (about $156/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE AND INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR FUTURE RETAIL SPACE.
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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3400 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX, 77007
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