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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 in Houston, TX
16503 Air Center Blvd, Houston, TX, 77032
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 is a renovation/alteration project at 16503 Air Center Blvd, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $915K across about 28,293 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $915K
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- Reported floor area
- 28,293 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $32/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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12 days after the preceding date shown.
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79 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1
Twin Harbors View LLC is renovating a 28,293 sq ft building at 16503 Air Center Blvd in Houston to create a new Tesla service area for robotaxi operations. The project, registered with TDLR in August 2026, is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in October 2026. This renovation/alteration work focuses on tenant improvements for the service area, including associated electrical and mechanical scope, at an estimated cost of $915,000.
Project Scope and Design
Ware Malcomb Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Omar Munoz. The scope involves transforming the existing structure into a functional service hub, with the low cost per square foot of $32 reflecting the specific nature of the tenant improvements. This is the first of two buildings at this location to undergo similar renovations, as Twin Harbors View LLC also holds a registration for Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 2, valued at $450,000.
The ZIP code 77032 has a population of about 13,536, with a median household income of $36,731 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area is primarily renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $122,900. Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
This project’s estimated cost of $915,000 is above the Harris County median for renovation/alteration filings, which is $250,000. The scheduled build window of 91 days is close to the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot of $32 is below the county median of $80 per square foot. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026, and the project status is Review Complete.
FAQs
- Is the Tesla Center at 16503 Air Center Blvd open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The filing does not confirm that the business is open or operating. - What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 renovation is $915,000. - Who is the design firm for this project?
Ware Malcomb Architects is the design firm of record for the Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1. - When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in October 2026. - What is the square footage of the building?
The building at 16503 Air Center Blvd is 28,293 sq ft.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 16503 Air Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77032 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $915K covering 28,293 sq ft. Twin Harbors View LLC is the property owner and Ware Malcomb Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 26, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tesla Center at 16503 Air Center Blvd open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The filing does not confirm that the business is open or operating.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 renovation is $915,000.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Ware Malcomb Architects is the design firm of record for the Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in October 2026.
What is Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1?
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 is a renovation/alteration project at 16503 Air Center Blvd in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant improvement of a new service area with associated electrical and mechanical scope.
Is Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 open in Houston?
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 located?
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 is located at 16503 Air Center Blvd, Houston, TX, 77032, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1?
Twin Harbors View LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1?
Ware Malcomb Architects is the design firm of record for Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 cost and how big is it?
Tesla Center - Air Center Blvd Robotaxi - Bldg 1 has an estimated construction value of $915K and approximately 28,293 square feet (about $32/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant improvement of a new service area with associated electrical and mechanical scope.
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.
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16503 Air Center Blvd, Houston, TX, 77032
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