Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Banana Republic in Houston, TX
2400 University Blvd. Suite 110, Houston, TX, 77005
Banana Republic is a renovation/alteration project at 2400 University Blvd. Suite 110, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $261K across about 6,550 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $261K
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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
- 6,550 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $40/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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27 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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50 days after the preceding date shown.
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79 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Banana Republic
A 6,550-square-foot interior remodel of the Banana Republic location at 2400 University Blvd. Suite 110 in Houston is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project, filed under the name Rice Village, involves a renovation of the existing store space within Harris County. The scope includes painting and cleaning, installation of new lighting in existing locations, replacement of the HVAC system, and new signage.
Project Details and Costs
The estimated cost for this renovation is $261,000, which calculates to $40 per square foot. This figure is below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window of 79 days is close to the county median of 92 days for projects of this type. The owner of record is Univeristy Northeast LLC, and the design firm is Sargenti Architects, who have registered six other projects totaling $2,672,000 in the region.
Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2026 with a completion date of September 2026. The City of Houston has one building permit on file for this street address, issued in June 2026, described as a 6,550-square-foot retail remodel.
TDLR completed plan review in May 2026 and construction was scheduled to finish in September 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Nearby businesses in the Rice Village area include Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar, Hungry's, and British Isles, while other registered projects in the vicinity include 3900 Essex and The Grand Forum.
The surrounding ZIP code 77005 has a population of about 28,231 and a median household income of $215,708, according to U.S. Census estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026. This filing represents a standard commercial interior update within a established retail district, with specific technical upgrades to lighting and climate control systems.
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Banana Republic is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2400 University Blvd. Suite 110, Houston, TX 77005 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $261K covering 6,550 sq ft. Univeristy Northeast LLC is the property owner and Sargenti Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 6, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Banana Republic renovation?
TDLR completed plan review in May 2026. The scheduled completion date was September 2026, but the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the site's current state is not confirmed in the public record.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $261,000. This amounts to $40 per square foot for the 6,550-square-foot space, which is below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar projects.
Who is the owner and design firm?
The owner of record is Univeristy Northeast LLC. Sargenti Architects is the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist is Robert W Green.
What work is included in the scope?
The scope includes an interior remodel involving painting, cleaning, new lighting in existing locations, new HVAC systems, and new signage for the 6,550-square-foot store.
Is the store open for business?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. Because a final inspection has not yet been recorded, the public record does not confirm if the business is open or operating.
What is Banana Republic?
Banana Republic is a renovation/alteration project at 2400 University Blvd. Suite 110 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior remodel - Painting/ cleaning of existing store, new lighting in existing locations, new HVAC, new signage. 6,550sqft.
Is Banana Republic open in Houston?
Banana Republic was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 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 Banana Republic located?
Banana Republic is located at 2400 University Blvd. Suite 110, Houston, TX, 77005, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Banana Republic?
Univeristy Northeast LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Banana Republic, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Banana Republic?
Sargenti Architects is the design firm of record for Banana Republic, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Banana Republic cost and how big is it?
Banana Republic has an estimated construction value of $261K and approximately 6,550 square feet (about $40/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior remodel - Painting/ cleaning of existing store, new lighting in existing locations, new HVAC, new signage. 6,550sqft.
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
2400 University Blvd. Suite 110, Houston, TX, 77005
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