Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Molly Tea in Houston, TX
9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, Houston, TX, 77036
Molly Tea is a new construction project at 9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, 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 $150K across about 1,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $150K
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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
- 1,600 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
- $94/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
- 6 months
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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104 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Molly Tea
Molly Tea is a new construction project located at 9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, in the Chinatown area of Houston. The filing describes the work as a remodel of existing office lease space to create a new tea house. The project spans 1,600 square feet with an estimated cost of $150,000, resulting in a computed cost of $94 per square foot.
The owner of record is Yan Zhen Liu, and the registered accessibility specialist is Amelia Y C Lee. The project was registered with TDLR in June 2025. The filing lists a construction start date of September 2025 and a target completion date of March 2026. This date has passed, but no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration, so whether the project proceeded is not confirmed in the public record.
Project Scope and Cost
The scope of work is specifically defined as remodeling existing office space to function as a tea house. The estimated cost of $150,000 is below the Harris County median for new construction filings. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $750,000. The 1,600 square foot size is smaller than the county median of 9,000 square feet. The scheduled build window of 181 days is close to the county median of 220 days.
Location and Permit Records
The project is situated in Harris County, within ZIP code 77036. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 71,036 and a median household income of $43,853. City of Houston permit records show five permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and June 2026. The most recent permit describes enclosing an external covered retail walkway with a storefront system.
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Other registered projects in the same area include Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital and Bissonnet Business Park. The TDLR status remains Project Registered. The public record does not confirm the final operational status of the business, only the construction filing details.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Molly Tea is a New Construction project located at 9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, Houston, TX 77036 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $150K covering 1,600 sq ft. Yan Zhen Liu is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on June 3, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Molly Tea construction project?
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2025 with a target completion of March 2026. No plan review or inspection has been recorded since, so whether it proceeded is not confirmed in the public record.
Who owns the Molly Tea project at 9889 Bellaire Blvd?
The owner of record is Yan Zhen Liu. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Amelia Y C Lee.
How much does the Molly Tea project cost and how big is it?
The estimated cost is $150,000 for 1,600 square feet. This results in a computed cost of $94 per square foot.
Is the Molly Tea location open for business?
The public record only covers construction filings. It does not confirm whether the business is open or operating. No inspection records confirm completion.
What type of work is being done at this address?
The filing describes the work as a remodel of existing office lease space to be a new tea house. This is classified as new construction in the TDLR record.
What is Molly Tea?
Molly Tea is a new construction project at 9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: remodel existing office lease space to be a new tea house
Is Molly Tea open in Houston?
Molly Tea 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 Molly Tea located?
Molly Tea is located at 9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, Houston, TX, 77036, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Molly Tea?
Yan Zhen Liu is the property owner/developer of record for Molly Tea, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Molly Tea cost and how big is it?
Molly Tea has an estimated construction value of $150K and approximately 1,600 square feet (about $94/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
remodel existing office lease space to be a new tea house
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.
Location & views
9889 Bellaire Blvd., Suite D226, Houston, TX, 77036
Related City Permits
Building permits found at or near this location
ENCLOSE EXT. COVERED RETAIL WALKWAY W/ STOREFRONT SYSTEM 2021 IBC
1,850 SF. TEA HOUSE REMODEL 1-2-2-A2-B 2021 IBC SPK/FA
1,400 SF. RESTAURANT REMODEL 1-2-2-B-B 100% SPK '21 IBC
1,400 SF TEAHOUSE REMODEL 1-1-2-B-B 100% SPK '21 IBC
DEMO OF INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING NON-FIRE RATED WALLS 2021 IBC
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