Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 in Houston, TX
5402 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX, 77084
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 is a renovation/alteration project at 5402 Highway 6 North, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $662K across about 8,950 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $662K
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- Reported floor area
- 8,950 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $74/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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75 days after the preceding date shown.
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244 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 is a renovation of an existing 8,950 sq ft facility located at 5402 Highway 6 North in Houston. The project is registered with TDLR under the name Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6, with an estimated cost of $662,300. Tim Zhou is listed as the owner of record, and Tdck Architects INC is the design firm of record.
Project Scope and Costs
The filing describes the scope of work as remodeling an existing restaurant. The estimated cost of $662,300 places this project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, which is $250,000. The computed cost of $74 per square foot is close to the county median of $80 per square foot for similar projects.
Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2025, with a target completion date of December 2025. The scheduled build window of 244 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects. This project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Status and Local Context
The project was registered with TDLR in February 2025. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration, so whether the work proceeded is not confirmed in the public record. The site is located in the Addicks Park Ten area of Houston, within Harris County.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 77084, has a population of about 109,115 and a median household income of $76,327, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Other registered projects in the immediate area include new construction and renovations at nearby addresses along Highway 6 and in the Addicks Park Ten district.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5402 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77084 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $662K covering 8,950 sq ft. Tim Zhou is the property owner and TDCK ARCHITECTS INC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lin's Grand Buffet open?
The TDLR record shows the project was registered for renovation with a target completion of December 2025. No plan review or inspection has been recorded, so the current operating status is not confirmed in the public record.
Who owns the restaurant?
Tim Zhou is the owner of record for this project. He is also the owner of another TDLR-registered project, the Citrus Grove Retail Building in McAllen.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost for the renovation is $662,300. This is above the median cost for similar renovation projects in Harris County, which is $250,000.
When is the renovation scheduled to finish?
The filing lists a target completion date of December 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in May 2025, but no inspections have been recorded to confirm progress.
Who is the architect?
Tdck Architects INC is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects, including other Lin's Buffet locations in Houston and McAllen.
What is Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6?
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 is a renovation/alteration project at 5402 Highway 6 North in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Remodel an existing restaurant
Is Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 open in Houston?
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 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.
Where is Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 located?
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 is located at 5402 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX, 77084, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6?
Tim Zhou is the property owner/developer of record for Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6?
TDCK ARCHITECTS INC is the design firm of record for Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 cost and how big is it?
Lin's Grand Buffet Restaurant at Highway 6 has an estimated construction value of $662K and approximately 8,950 square feet (about $74/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Remodel an existing 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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5402 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX, 77084
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