Space KI24 and KI27 Re-Demise LLW in Houston, TX

The Galleria in Houston is undergoing a specific renovation of existing suite A1490 at 5015 Westheimer Rd. The project, filed under the name Space KI24 and KI27 Re-Demise LLW, involves splitting this space into two vacant kiosks designated KI24 and KI27. Each kiosk is allocated 250 square feet, bringing the total project size to 500 square feet. The estimated cost for this work is $84,960, which calculates to $170 per square foot.

HG Galleria, LLC is the owner of record for this alteration. Estudio Architecture serves as the design firm, while Monica J Harris is the registered accessibility specialist. The work is classified as a renovation or alteration. The scope explicitly excludes future kiosk tenant design or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. This project is privately funded on private land for private use.

TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2026 and finish in August 2026. The scheduled build window of 33 days is shorter than the Harris County median of 92 days for similar renovation filings. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2026. The status is listed as Review Complete.

Project Context and Comparisons

The estimated cost of $84,960 is below the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration projects in Harris County. It falls within the bottom quarter of costs for this project type. However, the cost per square foot of $170 is above the county median of $80. The total size of 500 square feet is significantly smaller than the county median of 4,000 square feet for similar filings.

HG Galleria, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,229,900 in Houston. These include Houston Galleria I, Houston Galleria VI, and Houston Galleria II. Estudio Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $2,989,045, including work in Cypress, McKinney, and Midland. The area is part of the Greater Uptown neighborhood in Harris County.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The completion date of August 2026 has passed, but without a final inspection, the status remains unverified by the state authority.

City of Houston permit records show seven permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2026 and July 2026. These include various building permits for retail lease spaces and remodels. Businesses near this site include Maggiano's Little Italy, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, and Nordstrom Rack. The ZIP code 77056 has a population of about 23,314 and a median household income of $101,932, according to U.S. Census estimates.