Vantage Bank Texas

The renovation of Suite 150 at Sage Plaza in Houston’s Greater Uptown area is complete. The project involved the remodel of existing office space for Vantage Bank Texas, a privately funded accessibility initiative registered with TDLR. The work covered 3,943 square feet of interior space at 5151 San Felipe, Suite 150, within Harris County. The estimated cost for this alteration was $350,000, which calculates to approximately $89 per square foot.

Project Scope and Administration

Ware Malcomb served as the design firm of record for this renovation. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in February 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2025, with a planned completion date of June 2025. The TDLR file notes that the agency closed the project file in February 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status indicates that the regulatory review phase has concluded for this specific filing.

The site is located in a commercial area characterized by high-value residential and mixed-use properties. Census estimates for the 77056 ZIP code indicate a median household income of $101,932 and a median owner-occupied home value of $807,300. The area is home to numerous businesses, including The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria and Nordstrom Rack.

Comparing this filing to 38,953 similar renovation projects in Harris County, the estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000. The scheduled build window of 91 days is close to the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot of $89 is close to the county median of $80. The owner, Granite Barnart Sage Plaza LP, has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $680,000, both at the same Sage Plaza location.

City of Houston permit records show five building permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2026 and June 2026. These permits describe high-rise office remodels and interior demolition work. While these permits are associated with the same street address, they may include work for other tenants or suites within the Sage Plaza building. Vantage Bank Texas is a community bank that serves businesses and consumers in various Texas cities, including Houston.