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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
JOHNNY RITAS in Houston, TX
5602 FULTON STREET, Houston, TX, 77009
JOHNNY RITAS is a renovation/alteration project at 5602 FULTON STREET, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $125K across about 2,062 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $125K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,062 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $61/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 11mo
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📰About JOHNNY RITAS
Johnny Ritas is a 2,062 sq ft renovation project located at 5602 Fulton Street in Houston, Texas. The work involves converting a retail space into a restaurant, with an estimated construction cost of $125,000. This places the project in the bottom quarter of renovation costs for Harris County filings, while its $61 per square foot rate is below the county median of $80.
Project Scope and Design
Chico Ramirez is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Gage Architecture & Construction, Inc. serves as the design firm of record. The company has six other registered projects in the region, totaling $1,385,000, including the 610 Lofts and Happy Hour Pilates. Mohammed Awad Gowayed is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025, with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2025. The total scheduled build window is 689 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings. Completion is targeted for January 2027.
Local Context
The site is in the 77009 ZIP code, an area with a population of about 36,107 and a median household income of $81,921 according to U.S. Census estimates. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $403,600. Nearby registered projects include The Byron at Bauer and Northline Commons.
Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This project is one of 5,393 renovation and alteration filings registered in the county over the last 24 months. The specific conversion from retail to restaurant use distinguishes this filing from standard structural renovations in the same area.
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JOHNNY RITAS is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5602 FULTON STREET, Houston, TX 77009 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $125K covering 2,062 sq ft. chico ramirez is the property owner and Gage Architecture & Construction, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johnny Ritas open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is under renovation with completion targeted for January 2027. It is not yet open to the public.
Who is the owner of Johnny Ritas?
Chico Ramirez is listed as the owner/developer of record for this specific renovation project in Houston.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the 2,062 sq ft renovation is $125,000, which is below the Harris County median.
When is the project expected to be completed?
The filing states that the completion date for this renovation is targeted for January 2027.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Gage Architecture & Construction, Inc. is the design firm of record for this renovation project.
What is JOHNNY RITAS?
JOHNNY RITAS is a renovation/alteration project at 5602 FULTON STREET in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: CONVERSION RETAIL TO RESTAURANT
Is JOHNNY RITAS open in Houston?
JOHNNY RITAS is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is JOHNNY RITAS located?
JOHNNY RITAS is located at 5602 FULTON STREET, Houston, TX, 77009, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of JOHNNY RITAS?
chico ramirez is the property owner/developer of record for JOHNNY RITAS, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for JOHNNY RITAS?
Gage Architecture & Construction, Inc. is the design firm of record for JOHNNY RITAS, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does JOHNNY RITAS cost and how big is it?
JOHNNY RITAS has an estimated construction value of $125K and approximately 2,062 square feet (about $61/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
CONVERSION RETAIL TO RESTAURANT
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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5602 FULTON STREET, Houston, TX, 77009
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