Restaurant Or Bar & Grill Concept At 402 East 20th St.

[mcook2002]

Anyone know whats going on with Galaxy?  The site has been substantially cleaned up and was as of last night repainted completely (graffiti-ish logos gone).  It's not completely abandoned but a large majority of stuff has been removed from the site (all Uhauls, old cars etc) and it looks like the next step is to fence it in temporarily.  This sits right next to Birds Barbershop and Steel City Pops.   

[mcook2002]

cleaning still ongoing.  in addition to repainting there is now tin/galvanized roof sheets for flair above the garage doors..  

Edited June 14, 2017 by mcook2002

[mcook2002]

Interesting.  where did you see that? 

[mcook2002]

"Car Audio" and "Upholstery" were added to the garage doors over the weekend.  Looks like it remains a car service shop.  

[SublimeHeights]

Hello!

We are the new tenants of 402 E 20th St. We are not affiliated with Galaxy auto trim other than the same building. 

 

Hope everyone appreciates the property being cleaned up. We are still continuing the clean up process.

 

Yes, this shop will continue to be a auto service shop for car audio and upholstery. We also do home upholstery if needed. 

Thanks! 

Edited August 10, 2017 by SublimeHeights

[SublimeHeights]

Na

[IntheKnowHouston]

402 E 20th St is a 0.26 acre lot that includes a 5,733 SF structure built in 1950.

Heights Upholstery is located here. According to Loopnet, this location has served as an upholstery & fabrication facility for over 35 years.

 

The owner listed the property for sale a while ago. Recently, the listing shows it's under ccontract.

County records recently filed a warranty deed with the current owner transferring the property to an entity connected to Gary Mosley.

Mosley is the proprietor of Creek Group. The hospitality group operates several Austin-themed bar & grill concepts primarily in the Greater Heights area. A few of those include Onion Creek, Cactus Cove, and Canyon Creek.

I don't know what Mosley has in mind for the property. It is a possibility he could renovate the building for a new restaurant, bar, or something else entirely.

 

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/402-E-20th-St-Houston-TX/22557116/

 

 

 

Edited June 25, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston

[Texasota]

The building looks like an easy base for a Creek-style restaurant.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/21/2021 at 8:49 AM, Texasota said:

The building looks like an easy base for a Creek-style restaurant.

 

It does. But Mosley could lease this to another business too. 

[j_cuevas713]

Oh wow I live down the street. This is pretty surprising. 

[swishafisha]

https://www.theleadernews.com/real_estate/mosley-purchases-20th-street-property/article_a31a7106-be38-11eb-a80a-c3414a3e58ad.html

Gary Mosley, who owns four restaurant-and-bar concepts in the Heights area, said he recently purchased the commercial property at 402 E. 20th St.

But the Heights resident said he does not plan to transform the location into another outpost operated by the Creek Group, which includes Onion Creek in the Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres, Cactus Cove in Timbergrove and Canyon Creek in the Washington Avenue and Memorial Park area.

Mosley said he bought the 70-year-old property, which is located in a historic district designated by the City of Houston, in order to preserve it and possibly rent it out to another business.

 

"I’m not going to open up a Creek there," Mosley said. "There's just so much stuff going on, with people knocking down these historic buildings. The history that the Heights has, I’m just trying to do my part in preserving it."

The 11,220-square foot property at 402 E. 20th St. has been home to Heights Upholstery, an auto upholster, and is valued at $830,400 by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). The one-story building measuring 2,784 square feet was constructed in 1950 as an auto service garage, according to HCAD.

The property had been owned since 1988 by Carmen Martinez. Mosley said she sold it because she wants to retire and move out of the city. 

[Angostura]

On 5/26/2021 at 1:42 PM, swishafisha said:

"I’m not going to open up a Creek there," Mosley said. "There's just so much stuff going on, with people knocking down these historic buildings. The history that the Heights has, I’m just trying to do my part in preserving it."

 

Good for him.

There are few enough grandfathered zero-setback buildings that every one is worth saving, and this is pretty much the only way to do it.

[j_cuevas713]

We need more Houstonians like him. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

Earlier this year, I think, a "for lease" sign was posted to the 402 E 20th street property. Does anyone know if is still available for lease?


Photos from Google Maps, May 2022.

[innerloop]

No visible activity in a while, looks like it's still available.

[IntheKnowHouston]

5 minutes ago, innerloop said:

No visible activity in a while, looks like it's still available.

Thanks for the update.

[IntheKnowHouston]

A plan review permit for 402 E 20th St was filed this week by a principal at Gage Architecture. The Houston-based design firm's clients are mostly restaurants and bars.

According to the permit, the work will consist of a one-stop repair. I don't know if it will be another upholstery shop ( Heights Upholstery )or not. The permit lists repairs for an upholstery shop. 

402 E 20th St was previously home to Sublime Heights, an auto upholstery business. 

Maybe the landowner has finally found a new tenant? 

Edited April 12, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/21/2021 at 8:01 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

The owner listed the property for sale a while ago. Recently, the listing shows it's under ccontract.

County records recently filed a warranty deed with the current owner transferring the property to an entity connected to Gary Mosley.

Mosley is the proprietor of Creek Group. The hospitality group operates several Austin-themed bar & grill concepts primarily in the Greater Heights area. A few of those include Onion Creek, Cactus Cove, and Canyon Creek.

I don't know what Mosley has in mind for the property. It is a possibility he could renovate the building for a new restaurant, bar, or something else entirely.

 

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/402-E-20th-St-Houston-TX/22557116/

 

On 5/26/2021 at 11:42 AM, swishafisha said:

https://www.theleadernews.com/real_estate/mosley-purchases-20th-street-property/article_a31a7106-be38-11eb-a80a-c3414a3e58ad.html
 

Gary Mosley, who owns four restaurant-and-bar concepts in the Heights area, said he recently purchased the commercial property at 402 E. 20th St.

But the Heights resident said he does not plan to transform the location into another outpost operated by the Creek Group, which includes Onion Creek in the Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres, Cactus Cove in Timbergrove and Canyon Creek in the Washington Avenue and Memorial Park area.

Mosley said he bought the 70-year-old property, which is located in a historic district designated by the City of Houston, in order to preserve it and possibly rent it out to another business.

"I’m not going to open up a Creek there," Mosley said. "There's just so much stuff going on, with people knocking down these historic buildings. The history that the Heights has, I’m just trying to do my part in preserving it."

The 11,220-square foot property at 402 E. 20th St. has been home to Heights Upholstery, an auto upholster, and is valued at $830,400 by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). The one-story building measuring 2,784 square feet was constructed in 1950 as an auto service garage, according to HCAD.

The property had been owned since 1988 by Carmen Martinez. Mosley said she sold it because she wants to retire and move out of the city.

 

 

On 4/12/2023 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A plan review permit for 402 E 20th St was filed this week by a principal at Gage Architecture. The Houston-based design firm's clients are mostly restaurants and bars.

According to the permit, the work will consist of a one-stop repair. I don't know if it will be another upholstery shop ( Heights Upholstery )or not. The permit lists repairs for an upholstery shop. 

402 E 20th St was previously home to Sublime Heights, an auto upholstery business. 

Maybe the landowner has finally found a new tenant? 

According to a recent architectural barriers project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Creek Group will open a new concept at 402 E 20th St.

The concept is tentively named Rusty Can or The Rusty Can. This may be a bar, a bar & grill, or some kind of food & beverage establishment.

Below are additional details included in the filing:



Start Date:  5/30/2023
Completion Date:  6/8/2026
Estimated Cost: $112,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Scope of Work:  Conversion from upholstery to restaurant
Square Footage: 2,784 sf

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023020061

Edited May 25, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[BigRed]

On 5/25/2023 at 6:10 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Man I love this!

 

 

According to a recent architectural barriers project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Creek Group will open a new concept at 402 E 20th St.

The concept is tentively named Rusty Can or The Rusty Can. This may be a bar, a bar & grill, or some kind of food & beverage establishment.

Below are additional details included in the filing:



Start Date:  5/30/2023
Completion Date:  6/8/2026
Estimated Cost: $112,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Scope of Work:  Conversion from upholstery to restaurant
Square Footage: 2,784 sf

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023020061

 

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/25/2023 at 6:10 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

According to a recent architectural barriers project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Creek Group will open a new concept at 402 E 20th St.

The concept is tentively named Rusty Can or The Rusty Can. This may be a bar, a bar & grill, or some kind of food & beverage establishment.

Below are additional details included in the filing:



Start Date:  5/30/2023
Completion Date:  6/8/2026
Estimated Cost: $112,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Scope of Work:  Conversion from upholstery to restaurant
Square Footage: 2,784 sf

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023020061

Houston Chronicle has an article pertaining to the TDLR filing for Creek Group's next concept. The article doesn't have details from Creek Group, only what's in the filing.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/houston-group-transforming-store-into-restaurant-18128095.php

Edited June 2, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/25/2023 at 4:10 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

According to a recent architectural barriers project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Creek Group will open a new concept at 402 E 20th St.

The concept is tentively named Rusty Can or The Rusty Can. This may be a bar, a bar & grill, or some kind of food & beverage establishment.

Below are additional details included in the filing:



Start Date:  5/30/2023
Completion Date:  6/8/2026
Estimated Cost: $112,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Scope of Work:  Conversion from upholstery to restaurant
Square Footage: 2,784 sf

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023020061

 

Below are plan review details submitted to the city's Planning and Development Services Division. This is for 402 E 20th St.

A restaurant possibly named Rusty Can / The Rusty Can is proposed for 402 East 20th Street. Rusty Can is a new food and/or beverage concept from Creek Group. It may be a bar or a bar & grill concept.
 


 

• Proposed: 2,891 sf conversion of upholstery to restaurant
  
   
•  Project Data
   
  • Construction Type: 5-B Non-Sprinklered
  • Occupancy: A-2
  • Total Square Footage: 2,891 Sf
    
     
• Floor Plan
   
  • 20 seats bar
    
    
     

From the submitted wastewater capacity reservation letter:

 

• For a 2,784 sf full service restaurant with 1,100 sf of dining area and a bar with (22) occupants

[IntheKnowHouston]

3 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

From the submitted wastewater capacity reservation letter:

• For a 2,784 sf full service restaurant with 1,100 sf of dining area and a bar with (22) occupants

The following corrections were requested two weeks ago in the utility review of 402 E 20th St:


WCR letter (wastewater capacity reservation letter) 23049877 was approved for a 1,100 sf of dining area. However, Sheet T1.0 proposed 1,269 sf of dining area. Please revise the WCR letter to have 1,269 sf of dining area.



This is for a restaurant possibly named Rusty Can / The Rusty Can is proposed for 402 East 20th Street. Rusty Can is a new food and/or beverage concept from Creek Group.

[s3mh]

Interesting wrinkle on this one is that the daycare across the street has applied for a 300 ft alcohol free zone.  Law has been on the books since 2005 that allows a daycare to apply for an alcohol free zone but no one has used it until now (schools get an automatic alcohol free zone, daycares have to apply).  The Rusty Can would still be able to serve alcohol, but would have to make a percentage of sales from food, which would probably limit the ability to stay open late when people are just drinking.  

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-alcohol-free-zone-near-daycare/285-44c67a9f-32d0-4377-8e04-311d1e1f3e6b

[IntheKnowHouston]

47 minutes ago, s3mh said:

Interesting wrinkle on this one is that the daycare across the street has applied for a 300 ft alcohol free zone.  Law has been on the books since 2005 that allows a daycare to apply for an alcohol free zone but no one has used it until now (schools get an automatic alcohol free zone, daycares have to apply).  The Rusty Can would still be able to serve alcohol, but would have to make a percentage of sales from food, which would probably limit the ability to stay open late when people are just drinking.  

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-alcohol-free-zone-near-daycare/285-44c67a9f-32d0-4377-8e04-311d1e1f3e6b

Thank you. I heard about this on the news, but didn't realize this affects/may affect 402 E 20th St. Interesting.

[mollusk]

Gotta protect those toddlers who are out late at night - tricycles are soooooo hard to see in the dark.  🥷

[IntheKnowHouston]

22 hours ago, s3mh said:

Interesting wrinkle on this one is that the daycare across the street has applied for a 300 ft alcohol free zone.  Law has been on the books since 2005 that allows a daycare to apply for an alcohol free zone but no one has used it until now (schools get an automatic alcohol free zone, daycares have to apply).  The Rusty Can would still be able to serve alcohol, but would have to make a percentage of sales from food, which would probably limit the ability to stay open late when people are just drinking.  

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-alcohol-free-zone-near-daycare/285-44c67a9f-32d0-4377-8e04-311d1e1f3e6b

City council voted unanimously to establish the alcohol-free zone. 


Gary Mosley, who owns a nearby property, and Richard Wills, the executive director of a liquor licensing company, raised concerns about the restrictions impacting their businesses. 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-alcohol-free-zone-preschool-city-council-18262198.php

[IntheKnowHouston]

Recent photos of 402 E 20th St are below. The photos were included in an application to the Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission in December.

As previously mentioned, The Creak Group have plans for either a restaurant or bar & grill concept on the property.


https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=USvGKLcNAVI%3d

 

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/25/2023 at 6:10 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

According to a recent architectural barriers project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Creek Group will open a new concept at 402 E 20th St.

The concept is tentively named Rusty Can or The Rusty Can. This may be a bar, a bar & grill, or some kind of food & beverage establishment.

Below are additional details included in the filing:



Start Date:  5/30/2023
Completion Date:  6/8/2026
Estimated Cost: $112,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Scope of Work:  Conversion from upholstery to restaurant
Square Footage: 2,784 sf

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023020061

 

On 7/26/2023 at 5:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are plan review details submitted to the city's Planning and Development Services Division. This is for 402 E 20th St.

A restaurant possibly named Rusty Can / The Rusty Can is proposed for 402 East 20th Street. Rusty Can is a new food and/or beverage concept from Creek Group. It may be a bar or a bar & grill concept.
 


 

• Proposed: 2,891 sf conversion of upholstery to restaurant
  
   
•  Project Data
   
  • Construction Type: 5-B Non-Sprinklered
  • Occupancy: A-2
  • Total Square Footage: 2,891 Sf
    
     
• Floor Plan
   
  • 20 seats bar
    
    
     

From the submitted wastewater capacity reservation letter:

 

• For a 2,784 sf full service restaurant with 1,100 sf of dining area and a bar with (22) occupants

Below is the project description for a restaurant or bar & grill concept planned for 402 E 20th St. This is from a  certificate of appropriateness application submitted by Gage Architecture. It was submitted in December to the Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission on behalf of The Creek Group.

https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=USvGKLcNAVI%3d

https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ShowDoc.aspx?src=Fz2MxIvY98wbwXrosnsKUA%3d%3d&DocID=tcjrU7yI6Ps%3d


 

• Property:  402 E 20th St
  
  The property includes a 2,784 sf commercial property situated on a 11,220 SF (132' x 85') corner lot. 
  
  
   
•  Significance: Non-contributing cinderblock commercial property constructed circa 1950, located in the Houston Heights East Historic District. 
  
  
  
  •   Proposal:   Alteration – Doors, Windows 
   
  • Replace the two front overhead doors on north elevation with two 8’-8” x 7’-4” storefront black steel frame insulated glass windows and a new 3’x7’ egress door with landing flush at existing opening, with two 2’-2” x
    8’-4” black steel frame insulated glass windows sidelights 
     
  • Install of three windows on east elevation: one 2’-2” x 7’-4” black steel frame storefront insulated glass window, one 4’-4” x 7’-4” storefront black steel frame insulated glass window, and one 8’-8” x 7’-4” storefront black steel frame insulated glass window
     
  • Install of one 8’-8” x 7’-4” storefront black steel frame insulated glass window and two 4’-0” x 7’-0” insulated hollow metal doors on west elevation

[hindesky]