APARTMENTS AT 1401 WAUGH DRIVE in Houston, TX

Apartments at 1401 Waugh Drive is a new seven-story multifamily residence being developed by Waugh Dr. LLC in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. The project features a total floor area of 13,890 sq ft and includes five two-bedroom residential units, with one unit located on each level from the second to the sixth floor. The first floor is designated for parking, while the seventh floor houses mechanical units.

The estimated cost for this new construction is $2,250,000, resulting in a cost of $162 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar TDLR-registered new construction filings. The total project cost is also in the top quarter of estimated costs for new construction in the county, which has a median of $750,000.

Binacom Group LLC serves as the design firm of record for the project. The company has two other TDLR-registered projects in the region: 8717 Pagewood Warehouses in Houston and TRIPWAY C-Store and Washeteria in Crosby. Both of those projects have completed their plan review processes. The registered accessibility specialist for this development is Amelia Y C Lee.

Construction work started in November 2025. The project is scheduled to finish in February 2027, creating a total build window of 471 days. This duration is longer than the Harris County median scheduled build window of 221 days for new construction projects. TDLR completed the plan review for this project in August 2026.

The site is located in ZIP code 77019, an area with a population of about 23,662 people and a median household income of $108,353 according to U.S. Census estimates. The neighborhood contains several nearby businesses, including Marshalls & HomeGoods, The Flat, and Allen House Apartments. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Project Details

Apartments at 1401 Waugh Drive consists of a single building with a specific vertical layout. Each residential floor contains one two-bedroom unit, ensuring a low-density living environment within a multi-story structure. The mechanical systems are isolated on the top floor to separate them from living spaces. The first level is dedicated entirely to vehicle parking, providing convenient access for residents.

The project status is Review Complete with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The registration was filed in April 2025. The construction timeline spans from late 2025 to early 2027. The total square footage of 13,890 sq ft includes all floors of the seven-story structure. The cost per square foot reflects the materials and labor required for this specific type of multifamily construction in the Houston area.