Rosen - Building 14

Realrona, INC. is renovating Building 14 at 14141 Interdrive E in Houston, Texas. The project involves an interior renovation of an existing metal building totaling 11,523 sq ft. The filing specifies the work is for a Type VB, mixed-use occupancy, described as unprotected and nonsprinklered. The estimated cost for the project is $150,000, which equates to $13 per sq ft.

Gensler serves as the design firm of record for this alteration. This cost is below the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work. The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE.

Realrona, INC. has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, including Rosen Modular Server Bldg and several other building renovations. Gensler has six other registered projects totaling $27,812,500, including work at 1100 Louisiana in Houston. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Meghan Broussard Simecek.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting July 2026. The surrounding ZIP code 77032 has a population of about 13,536 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $36,731. Housing in the area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $122,900.

The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026. This project is part of a broader development effort by Realrona in the area. The renovation aims to update the interior spaces for mixed-use purposes. The design by Gensler focuses on functional improvements for the existing structure. The location in Harris County provides access to major transportation routes. The private funding ensures the project proceeds according to the owner's timeline. The accessibility specialist ensures compliance with state standards. The flood zone status may impact certain construction considerations. The mixed-use occupancy allows for various business activities. The metal building structure is being preserved while interiors are modified. The project contributes to the local commercial landscape in Houston.