YARD HOUSE in Houston, TX

Wlliam P. Hobby Airport (Hou) completed a $1,952,250 interior renovation at 7800 Airport Blvd in Houston. The project involved the alteration of an existing restaurant space within the airport concourse, covering 2,603 square feet. The TDLR record indicates that the construction work was finished, with the final inspection passed in December 2025.

The scope of work included new walls, flooring, and finishes, along with the installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment. This renovation was privately funded and took place on private land for private use. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in March 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction began in April 2025, with a scheduled completion date of October 2025. The actual final inspection passed in December 2025, slightly after the initial target date. TDLR closed the project file in February 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure confirms that the project met the required standards and the record is now closed.

Houston Airports, the owner of record, has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling over $3.6 million. These include various renovations and alterations at William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The design firm for this project was Estudio, LLC, which has also been involved in four other registered projects in Houston.

The cost per square foot for this renovation was $750, which is above the county median of $80 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The scheduled build window of 175 days was longer than the county median of 92 days for such projects. This project stands out in terms of cost and duration compared to the median figures for renovation and alteration projects in the area.

The ZIP code 77061, where the project is located, has a population of about 24,238 and a median household income of $44,520. The area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $215,200. These Census estimates provide context for the local economic and housing landscape in which the project was completed.