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Hot Topic in Houston, TX
5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105, Houston, TX, 77056
Hot Topic is a renovation/alteration project at 5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $160K across about 1,663 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $160K
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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
- 1,663 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $96/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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67 days after the preceding date shown.
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Hot Topic
Hot Topic is planning a 1,663 square foot renovation of existing tenant space in the interior of Houston Galleria IV. Located at 5135 W Alabama Street, Suite 5105, in Harris County, the project involves new load-bearing walls, fixtures, and lighting. The scope also includes upgrading the toilet room to meet TAS standards and updating existing electrical and mechanical systems. The estimated cost is $160,000, which works out to $96 per square foot.
Project Status and Schedule
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for January 2027. The filing indicates a construction start date of November 2026. This scheduled build window of 61 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is below the Harris County median of $250,000 for this type of work, while the cost per square foot is above the county median of $80.
SA Galleria LLC is the owner of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $2,287,532, including other renovations at Houston Galleria IV and Houston Galleria. ArcVision, Inc is the design firm of record. This firm has two other registered projects, including work at The Domain in Austin and Woodlands Mall in The Woodlands. Monica J Harris is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
The site is located in ZIP code 77056. According to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, the population is about 23,314. The median household income is $101,932. There are 15,347 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $807,300. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied.
City of Houston permit records show eight permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and August 2026. These include building permits for a clothing store remodel and a retail remodel. The most recent permit listed is for a 567 square foot booth and parking improvement to an existing garage. These permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address and are not necessarily specific to this Hot Topic project. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Hot Topic is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105, Houston, TX 77056 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $160K covering 1,663 sq ft. SA Galleria LLC is the property owner and ArcVision, Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hot Topic at Houston Galleria IV open?
The TDLR record shows the project is registered and plan review is pending. It is targeted for January 2027. The facts provided do not confirm a business opening date or current operating status.
Who is building the Hot Topic at Houston Galleria IV?
SA Galleria LLC is the owner of record. ArcVision, Inc is the design firm. Monica J Harris is the registered accessibility specialist for this specific TDLR filing.
How much will the Hot Topic renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the 1,663 square foot remodel is $160,000. This equates to $96 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median of $80 for similar projects.
When will the Hot Topic renovation be finished?
The project is targeted for January 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026, following the September 2026 TDLR registration and pending plan review.
What is Hot Topic?
Hot Topic is a renovation/alteration project at 5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 1663 Sq Foot remodel of existing tenant space in interior mall. New load bearing walls, fixtures and lighting. Toilet room upgraded to meet TAS. Exist Elec & Mech
Is Hot Topic open in Houston?
Hot Topic is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Hot Topic located?
Hot Topic is located at 5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105, Houston, TX, 77056, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Hot Topic?
SA Galleria LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Hot Topic, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Hot Topic?
ArcVision, Inc is the design firm of record for Hot Topic, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Hot Topic cost and how big is it?
Hot Topic has an estimated construction value of $160K and approximately 1,663 square feet (about $96/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
1663 Sq Foot remodel of existing tenant space in interior mall. New load bearing walls, fixtures and lighting. Toilet room upgraded to meet TAS. Exist Elec & Mech
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
5135 W Alabama Street (GIV) Suite 5105, Houston, TX, 77056
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Building permits found at or near this location
567 SF BOOTH & PARKING IMPROV TO EXISTING GARAGE 2021 IBC
7,944 SF RETAIL REMODEL 1-2-1-M-B 2021 IBC SPK/FA
DEMO OF INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING NON-FIRE RATED WALLS 2021 IBC
CLOTHING STORE REMODEL 1-3-1-M-A '21 IBC
250 SF. NEW RETAIL KIOSK 1-3-1-B-A 2021 IBC SPK
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