South Central Police Station

The South Central Police Station in Houston is undergoing a major renovation of an existing two-story building totaling approximately 28,200 square feet. The project, valued at $22,000,000, is registered with TDLR under the name South Central Police Station. The address will change from 4500 Leeland St to 1450 S. Lockwood in the 77023 ZIP code. This work is targeted for July 2027 completion.

Project Scope and Location

Located in Harris County, the renovation includes interior alterations to the police station structure. The filing also specifies the addition of new parking facilities and improvements to the detention pond. The City of Houston is the owner of record for this public infrastructure project. Martinez Architects serves as the design firm of record, overseeing the technical aspects of the renovation.

The estimated cost of $22,000,000 places this project above the Harris County median for renovation and alteration filings, which is $250,000. The scheduled build window of 487 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot is $780, which is above the county median of $80 per square foot. These figures reflect the scale of the public safety investment in the South Central area of Houston.

The project involves public funds and public land. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Anthony L Sinegal. The TDLR registration occurred in December 2025. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2026. The status of the project is Project Registered, with plan review pending. The City of Houston has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $24,898,551, including the Northwest Transfer Station and Fire Station #16.

Martinez Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $65,858,311. These include the Spring Fire Department Administration Building and the Kaufman Co ESD No. 6 Fire Station No. 4. The South Central Police Station renovation is part of the City of Houston's broader infrastructure portfolio. The project aims to modernize the facility while maintaining service continuity for the community. The address change to 1450 S. Lockwood will align with the new street designation.

The area profile for ZIP 77023 indicates a population of about 24,962 residents. The median household income is $50,018, and the median owner-occupied home value is $279,300. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026. This renovation supports local public safety operations in a densely populated urban neighborhood. The project is expected to enhance the capabilities of the Houston Police Department in the South Central region.