Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Pitstop Express in Houston, TX
4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St., Houston, TX, 77018
Pitstop Express is a new construction project at 4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St., Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $863K across about 9,056 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $863K
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- Reported floor area
- 9,056 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $95/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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220 days after the preceding date shown.
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151 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Pitstop Express
A new gas station with a fuel canopy is registered for construction at 4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St. in Houston's Independence Heights neighborhood. The project, identified as Pitstop Express, covers 9,056 square feet with an estimated cost of $862,767. This places the build cost at $95 per square foot, a figure close to the Harris County median of $88 for similar new construction filings.
Encore Capital, LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded development on private land. Interplan Associates, Inc. serves as the design firm. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, with a scheduled construction start in October 2025 and a target completion date of March 2026. The scheduled build window of 151 days is shorter than the county median of 219 days for comparable projects.
The estimated cost of $862,767 is above the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction in this category. The site is located in ZIP code 77018, an area with a population of about 28,892 and a median household income of $111,524 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates. Nearby businesses include Barbecue Inn, Flying Saucer Pie Company, and Lazboy Furniture Galleries Houston Warehouse.
Interplan Associates, Inc. has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,590,530, including a Millwork Warehouse in Houston and another Pitstop Express location in Conroe. Other registered projects in the same area include The Byron at Bauer and Brookhollow Central III. A Facebook post by Pitstop Express describes the brand as a new fuel and convenience store entering the Southeast Texas market with plans to grow throughout the state.
Despite the target completion date of March 2026 having passed, the public record shows no plan review or inspection has been recorded. Therefore, it is not confirmed whether construction proceeded or completed as scheduled. The TDLR status remains Project Registered, indicating the filing is active but lacking subsequent regulatory milestones.
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Pitstop Express is a New Construction project located at 4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St., Houston, TX 77018 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $863K covering 9,056 sq ft. Encore Capital, LLC is the property owner and Interplan Associates, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 25, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pitstop Express open at 4504 Yale St.?
The TDLR record shows no plan review or inspection has been recorded, so construction status is unconfirmed. A Facebook post describes Pitstop Express as a new brand entering the market, but does not confirm this specific location is open.
Who is building the Pitstop Express station?
Encore Capital, LLC is the owner of record. Interplan Associates, Inc. is the design firm. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is the estimated cost of this project?
The estimated cost is $862,767. This is above the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction, with a build cost of $95 per square foot.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
The filing lists a target completion date of March 2026. Since no plan review or inspection has been recorded, the actual completion status is not confirmed in the public record.
What is Pitstop Express?
Pitstop Express is a new construction project at 4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Gas Station with Fuel Canopy
Is Pitstop Express open in Houston?
Pitstop Express was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 2026 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 Pitstop Express located?
Pitstop Express is located at 4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St., Houston, TX, 77018, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Pitstop Express?
Encore Capital, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Pitstop Express, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Pitstop Express?
Interplan Associates, Inc. is the design firm of record for Pitstop Express, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Pitstop Express cost and how big is it?
Pitstop Express has an estimated construction value of $863K and approximately 9,056 square feet (about $95/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Gas Station with Fuel Canopy
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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4504 Yale St. at W. Whitney St., Houston, TX, 77018
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