Level 51 Lighting Refresh

The Level 51 Lighting Refresh at the Williams Tower in Houston is a privately funded renovation targeting the 2,491 square feet of space on the 51st floor of 2800 Post Oak Blvd. The project involves replacing existing corridor light fixtures and revising the ceiling layout within this specific suite. With an estimated cost of $75,000, the work is scoped as a focused interior alteration rather than a structural build.

Project Scope and Financials

The filing identifies Jim Lostroscio as the owner of record and Daniel J. Dupuis as the design firm. Robert W Green serves as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The estimated cost of $75,000 translates to $30 per square foot, a figure that sits below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost is also below the county median estimated cost of $250,000 for this type of work.

Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, following the registration with TDLR in September 2026. The plan review is pending, and the completion date is targeted for January 2027. This scheduled build window of 95 days is close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.

Location and Context

The Williams Tower stands in the Uptown district of Houston, within Harris County. Census estimates for the 77056 ZIP code indicate a population of about 23,314 residents and a median household income of $101,932. The housing stock in this area consists of 15,347 units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $807,300. The area is characterized by a high density of office and residential use typical of the Post Oak corridor.

City of Houston permit records show three permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2026 and August 2026. These include building permits for high-rise office remodels and lease improvements, reflecting ongoing activity within the tower. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than the rate recorded a year earlier.

The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The registration status is Project Registered with TDLR. The scope is limited to the lighting and ceiling revisions on Level 51, ensuring the interior environment meets current standards for that specific tenant space.