Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to the Heights, Montrose and River Oaks area? The following projects have been filed in the last month through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The following information may be subject to change.

1. Reel Seafood & Bar: 2030 E. T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Nov. 1, 2022-March 1, 2023


Estimated cost: $110,000

2. Ready Right Away: 1990 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1400, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Sept. 30-Dec. 31


Estimated cost: $619,000

3. River Oaks Aesthetic & Wellness Spa: 2111 West Loop S., Ste. 370, Houston

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Jan. 2-Oct. 2, 2023


Estimated cost: $400,000

4. Gong Cha: 957 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Nov. 15, 2022-April 30, 2023


Estimated cost: $180,000

5. Tokyo Gas America: 5051 Westheimer Road, Ste. 1900, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Oct. 1-Dec. 12


Estimated cost: $1.2 million

6. River Oaks Theater/ Leo Restaurant: 2009 W. Gray St., Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Dec. 1, 2022-April 1, 2023

Estimated cost: $5 million

7. Starbucks: 11700 Westheimer Road, Ste. A, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Feb. 27-May 4, 2023

Estimated cost: $695,900

8. Truist: 1400 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 100, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Oct. 17, 2022-March 15, 2023

Estimated cost: $982,000

9. PNC Bank: 2001 Kirby Drive, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Aug. 29-Nov. 20

Estimated cost: $600,000

10. YSL: 5085 Westheimer Road, Ste. 3201, Houston

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Oct. 24, 2022-Jan. 16, 2023

Estimated cost: $135,000