Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Spec's Liquor #23 in Houston, TX
5130 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77056
Spec's Liquor #23 is a renovation/alteration project at 5130 Richmond Avenue, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Apr 2026). The project has an estimated value of $380K across about 17,969 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $380K
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- Reported floor area
- 17,969 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $21/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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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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79 days after the preceding date shown.
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108 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
309 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Spec's Liquor #23
Spec's Liquor Store at 5130 Richmond Avenue in Houston is complete. The project, registered with TDLR as Spec's Liquor #23, involved a renovation and alteration of 17,969 square feet. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2026, confirming that construction is finished.
The scope of work combined three existing adjacent retail spaces into a single location. The renovation included new restrooms, a drinking fountain, offices, a break room, and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing alterations. The estimated cost for this work was $380,000.
Project Details and Ownership
POR LP is the owner of record for this development. The design firm of record is Studio Forma, PLLC. Justin K Walton served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work was scheduled to begin in February 2025, with a planned completion date of May 2025. The final inspection occurred in April 2026.
This project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The estimated cost of $380,000 is above the Harris County median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings. The cost per square foot is $21, which is below the county median of $80 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 108 days is close to the county median of 92 days.
Studio Forma, PLLC has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects, with a total value of $3,352,424. These include Spec's Liquor Store locations in Grand Prairie, Kyle, Leander, Houston, and Cypress. POR LP has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,673,600, including The UPS Store and The Plaza on Richmond in Houston.
The project is located in ZIP code 77056. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the population of this ZIP code is about 23,314. The median household income is $101,932, and the median owner-occupied home value is $807,300. The housing stock in this area is mostly renter-occupied.
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Spec's Liquor #23 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5130 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77056 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $380K covering 17,969 sq ft. POR LP is the property owner and Studio Forma, PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spec's Liquor Store at 5130 Richmond Avenue open?
The TDLR record shows the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2026. Construction is complete, but the record does not state whether the business is open to the public.
What was the scope of the renovation?
The work combined three adjacent retail spaces into one. It included new restrooms, a drinking fountain, offices, a break room, and related MEP alterations.
Who is the owner and design firm?
POR LP is the owner of record. Studio Forma, PLLC is the design firm of record for the project.
How much did the project cost?
The estimated cost of the renovation was $380,000. This is above the Harris County median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar filings.
When was the project completed?
The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2026. The scheduled completion date on the filing was May 2025.
What is Spec's Liquor #23?
Spec's Liquor #23 is a renovation/alteration project at 5130 Richmond Avenue in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Combining 3 existing adjacent retail spaces into one. Work includes new restrooms, drinking fountain, offices, break room and related MEP alterations.
Is Spec's Liquor #23 open in Houston?
Construction on Spec's Liquor #23 is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Apr 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Spec's Liquor #23 located?
Spec's Liquor #23 is located at 5130 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77056, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Spec's Liquor #23?
POR LP is the property owner/developer of record for Spec's Liquor #23, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Spec's Liquor #23?
Studio Forma, PLLC is the design firm of record for Spec's Liquor #23, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Spec's Liquor #23 cost and how big is it?
Spec's Liquor #23 has an estimated construction value of $380K and approximately 17,969 square feet (about $21/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Combining 3 existing adjacent retail spaces into one. Work includes new restrooms, drinking fountain, offices, break room and related MEP alterations.
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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5130 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77056
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