There is another 311 complaint on file for 711 W Gray St. The complaint is for unpermitted work.
Based on the plan review inspection report, building plans have not been approved for permitting.
https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=b4ed2c61-0eed-ee11-904d-001dd80a8b5d
I've been without a car for a year and a half now, and while I'd never consider buying one again, I think it's silly to scold people for using cars in a city that consistently makes cars the easiest option for many tasks.
The goal should be to consistently cut into the overall automotive modeshare by making alternatives viable and appealing. If people who used to drive for everything now drive to the grocery store, home depot, and work, but bike to coffee, the bookstore, and school, and walk to the park and the bar, then that's a win.
More importantly, though, like another commenter said, this has nothing to do with the 11th street bike lanes.
I'm not sure if any renovation, construction, or any other kind of work means anything tenant-wise. There could be a number of reasons why there's some kind of work being done on the former dry cleaning building at 1411 Richmond Ave.
Whatever work that's taking place is unpermitted. The city recently cited the property owner for unpermitted work.
More from the notes below:
Construction w/o permits. Structural, re-roof of building. Roof being replaced by contractor. 1st notice.
https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=c38d707b-37ec-ee11-904d-001dd80b3d80
I suppose the sites of former dry cleaners can be repurposed into anything. I know there are many examples to pull from, but the only one that comes to mind at the moment is Dry Clean Super Center of The Heights. It was located at 1223 W 11th St. Now, it's home to Daddy's Chicken Shack.