Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation in Houston, TX
1401 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1401 McKinney St, 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 $1.4M across about 856 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 856 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.64K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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66 days after the preceding date shown.
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82 days after the preceding date shown.
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Venture Global Level 15 Renovation
The project at 1401 McKinney St in Houston is a renovation of an existing control room on the 15th floor of the 5 Houston Center high-rise. The filing identifies the work as a tenant improvement within the building's office space. The scope covers 856 sq ft of interior alteration, with an estimated cost of $1,400,000. This places the project at $1,636 per square foot, a figure that is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings.
Project Scope and Ownership
5 HC Property Owner LLC is listed as the owner of record. The design firm of record is PDR, a firm with a portfolio that includes other Houston projects such as 2707 North Loop West and 800 Capitol. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Laura Fulkerson. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The building itself, 5 Houston Center, is a well-known individual ownership property in downtown Houston, as noted by Wikipedia and the building's official website.
TDLR completed plan review in October 2026, and the construction schedule indicated a start in July 2026 with a completion target of September 2026. The scheduled build window of 82 days is close to the county median of 92 days for renovation projects. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
Location and Context
City of Houston permit records show six permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and July 2026. These include specific references to high-rise office remodels and generator installations. The ZIP code 77010 has a median household income of $183,681 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
5 HC Property Owner LLC has two other TDLR-registered projects, including a $5,000,000 project at 5 Houston Center that is marked as inspection complete. The $1,400,000 cost for this 15th-floor renovation is in the top quarter of Harris County renovation filings, which have a median cost of $250,000. The project is specifically a renovation of the control room area, distinct from the broader building systems.
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Venture Global Level 15 Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1401 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 856 sq ft. 5 HC Property Owner LLC is the property owner and PDR is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 5, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact scope of work for this project?
The filing describes the work as a renovation of the existing control room on high-rise level 15 for a tenant. It involves 856 sq ft of interior alteration within the 5 Houston Center building.
Who is the owner and design firm?
The owner of record is 5 HC Property Owner LLC. The design firm of record is PDR. The registered accessibility specialist is Laura Fulkerson.
Is the construction finished?
The filing scheduled completion for September 2026, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost is $1,400,000. This equates to $1,636 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for renovation projects.
Is the business open?
The TDLR record only tracks construction and accessibility compliance. It does not confirm whether the tenant space is open for business. Third-party sources like the building's website describe the property, but do not confirm the specific opening of this renovated suite.
What is Venture Global Level 15 Renovation?
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1401 McKinney St in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing control room in high rise level 15 for tenant.
Is Venture Global Level 15 Renovation open in Houston?
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation 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 Venture Global Level 15 Renovation located?
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation is located at 1401 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Venture Global Level 15 Renovation?
5 HC Property Owner LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Venture Global Level 15 Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Venture Global Level 15 Renovation?
PDR is the design firm of record for Venture Global Level 15 Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Venture Global Level 15 Renovation cost and how big is it?
Venture Global Level 15 Renovation has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 856 square feet (about $1.64K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of existing control room in high rise level 15 for tenant.
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
1401 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010
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