Milk and Cookies Heights in Houston, TX

The renovation of a historic home into a coffee shop at 3423 White Oak Dr, Bldg A in Houston, is complete. This 1,100 sq ft project, filed under the name Milk and Cookies Heights, concluded its construction phase with a final inspection passed in February 2026. The work involved altering the existing structure to meet accessibility standards for private use.

Cortlandt Green LLC served as the owner and developer of record for this privately funded venture. The design firm of record was Faye + Walker Architecture, which has registered four other projects in Texas, including two additional White Oak Mixed Use renovations in Houston. The estimated cost for this specific alteration was $100,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $91.

Construction Timeline and Scope

The project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in January 2025. Plan review was completed the same month, and construction began in May 2025. The filing scheduled completion for July 2025, but the final inspection did not pass until February 2026. This extended timeline reflects the specific requirements for renovating a historic structure into a commercial space.

In Harris County, the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings is $250,000. This project’s $100,000 budget places it below that county median. The scheduled build window of 61 days was shorter than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot of $91 is close to the county median of $80 for comparable works.

James A Rickard served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The TDLR status is now closed. In August 2026, TDLR closed the project file, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This administrative closure confirms that all required accessibility reviews were finalized following the successful inspection.

The location is in ZIP code 77007, an area with a median household income of $140,878 according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing stock in this ZIP code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The project sits on private land for private use, distinct from public infrastructure projects. The completion of this renovation adds to the local commercial landscape in Harris County.