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FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS in Houston, TX
1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, Houston, TX, 77098
FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS is a renovation/alteration project at 1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $5.6M across about 12,415 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $5.6M
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- 12,415 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $451/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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87 days after the preceding date shown.
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608 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS
The City of Houston is renovating Fire Station #16 at 1700 Richmond Avenue. This 12,415 sq ft project is scheduled to finish in April 2027, with construction starting in August 2025. The work involves the renovation of the existing fire station, a scope that reflects a significant update to the facility's infrastructure and layout.
Brown, Reynolds, Watford Architects serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The estimated cost for the project is $5,600,000, which works out to $451 per square foot.
This investment places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs among 38,948 renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The county median for similar work is $250,000, with a middle range of $125,000 to $600,000. The scheduled build window of 608 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work.
The City of Houston has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $41,298,551. These include the Northwest Transfer Station, valued at $16,928,551, and the South Central Police Station, valued at $22,000,000. Other recent filings in the area include renovations at Amegy on Main, the Houston Methodist Neurosensory building, and Rice Stadium. The project involves public funds and public land, ensuring transparency in the use of municipal resources.
The surrounding ZIP code 77098 has a population of about 16,318, with a median household income of $115,867. Median owner-occupied home value is $777,700, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The renovation aims to modernize the station to meet current operational needs and accessibility standards.
Project Details
The project name on the filing is Fire Station #16 Renovations. The address is 1700 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098. The type of work is Renovation/Alteration. The registered accessibility specialist is Laura Fulkerson. The design firm is Brown, Reynolds, Watford Architects. The owner is the City of Houston.
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FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, Houston, TX 77098 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $5.6M covering 12,415 sq ft. CITY OF HOUSTON is the property owner and BROWN, REYNOLDS, WATFORD ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 6, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Fire Station #16 renovation scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in April 2027. Work is set to start in August 2025, following plan review completion in May 2025.
Who is designing the Fire Station #16 renovation?
Brown, Reynolds, Watford Architects is the design firm of record for the project. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $5,600,000. This equates to $451 per square foot for the 12,415 sq ft facility.
What is FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS?
FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS is a renovation/alteration project at 1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: RENOVATION OF EXISTING FIRE STATION #16
Is FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS open in Houston?
FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS located?
FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS is located at 1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, Houston, TX, 77098, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS?
CITY OF HOUSTON is the property owner/developer of record for FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS?
BROWN, REYNOLDS, WATFORD ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record for FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS cost and how big is it?
FIRE STATION #16 RENOVATIONS has an estimated construction value of $5.6M and approximately 12,415 square feet (about $451/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
RENOVATION OF EXISTING FIRE STATION #16
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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1700 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, Houston, TX, 77098
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