Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
POST - Rooftop TI in Houston, TX
401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX, 77002
POST - Rooftop TI is a renovation/alteration project at 401 Franklin Street, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 17,832 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 17,832 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $73/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
275 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
16 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
260 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About POST - Rooftop TI
Post completed a 17,832 sq ft renovation of existing shell spaces at 401 Franklin Street in Houston. The project, registered with TDLR in March 2025, involved a full alteration of the interior without site improvements or a change in occupancy. The estimated cost for this work was $1,300,000.
The construction timeline ran from March 2025 to December 2025, a scheduled build window of 275 days. This duration is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation filings in Harris County. The final inspection passed in January 2026, following the scheduled completion date.
401 Franklin, LTD is the owner of record for this development. Fourfold Studios served as the design firm, a partner that has also worked on other Houston projects including the Folgers Coffee Plant. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing was Meghan Broussard Simecek.
Financial and Scope Details
The project cost $73 per square foot, a figure close to the Harris County median of $80 for renovation and alteration work. The total estimated cost of $1,300,000 places this project in the top quarter of costs for its type in the county, where the median is $250,000. The scope was strictly limited to interior alterations of the existing shell, which was fully sprinklered.
The base building at this address was originally permitted under TDLR project #18034577. Previous sitework was handled under project #19125694. This specific filing covered the rooftop tenant improvement work, identified in the records as POST - Rooftop TI. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
TDLR closed the project file in October 2026. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The status of the TDLR file is now Project Closed, indicating that all required reviews and inspections for this specific renovation scope have been finalized.
Project Closed
Project has been completed and closed
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POST - Rooftop TI is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77002 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 17,832 sq ft. 401 Franklin, LTD is the property owner and Fourfold Studios is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 18, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of work was performed at 401 Franklin Street?
The project involved a 17,832 sq ft alteration of existing shell spaces. It was a fully sprinklered renovation with no site improvements and no change of occupancy.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
401 Franklin, LTD is the owner of record. Fourfold Studios is the design firm of record for this renovation project in Houston.
What is the current status of the TDLR file?
The TDLR status is Project Closed. The agency closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process.
When did the construction take place?
Construction started in March 2025. The scheduled completion date was December 2025, and the final inspection passed in January 2026.
How does the cost compare to other Harris County projects?
The estimated cost of $1,300,000 is above the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The $73 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $80.
What is POST - Rooftop TI?
POST - Rooftop TI is a renovation/alteration project at 401 Franklin Street in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A 17,832 SF ALTERATION OF EXISTING SHELL SPACES, FULLY SPRINKLERED, WITH NO SITE IMPROVEMENTS. WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. THE BASE BUILDING WAS PERMITTED UNDER PROJECT #18034577 PREVIOUS SITEWORK WAS PERMITTED UNDER PROJECT #19125694
Is POST - Rooftop TI open in Houston?
Construction on POST - Rooftop TI is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is POST - Rooftop TI located?
POST - Rooftop TI is located at 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX, 77002, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of POST - Rooftop TI?
401 Franklin, LTD is the property owner/developer of record for POST - Rooftop TI, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for POST - Rooftop TI?
Fourfold Studios is the design firm of record for POST - Rooftop TI, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does POST - Rooftop TI cost and how big is it?
POST - Rooftop TI has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 17,832 square feet (about $73/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
A 17,832 SF ALTERATION OF EXISTING SHELL SPACES, FULLY SPRINKLERED, WITH NO SITE IMPROVEMENTS. WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. THE BASE BUILDING WAS PERMITTED UNDER PROJECT #18034577 PREVIOUS SITEWORK WAS PERMITTED UNDER PROJECT #19125694
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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401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX, 77002
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