IntheKnowHouston Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 746 W. 24th St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Additional photos of 746 W 24th St from a listing on HAR.com. The property was sold February 2022. https://www.har.com/homedetail/746-w-24th-st-houston-tx-77008/15529892?sid=6468249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 1:16 PM, hindesky said: An architectural barriers project for Kai filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). According to the filing, the house at 746 W 24th St will be converted into a restaurant: Start Date: 4/3/2023 Completion Date: 10/2/2023 Estimated Cost: $450,000 Type of Work: Additions to Existing Building Scope of Work: Conversion of an existing 1-story residential duplex house into a 1-story commercial restaurant. Rear addition with site and parking improvements Square Footage: 1,554 sq ft The listed design firm is Stern and Bucek Architects. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023009972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: An architectural barriers project for Kai filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). According to the filing, the house at 746 W 24th St will be converted into a restaurant: Start Date: 4/3/2023 Completion Date: 10/2/2023 Estimated Cost: $450,000 Type of Work: Additions to Existing Building Scope of Work: Conversion of an existing 1-story residential duplex house into a 1-story commercial restaurant. Rear addition with site and parking improvements Square Footage: 1,554 sq ft The listed design firm is Stern and Bucek Architects. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023009972 According to an entity filing and alcohol permits, the name of the restaurant could be Kei instead of Kai. However, Kai is the name shown on the plan review permit. Samee Ahmed and Saber Ahmed are listed as the owners. The brothers are the minds behind luxury menswear clothing line Glass Cypress. Glass Cypress' showroom in Montrose (1711 Indiana St) also plays host to Neo, an exclusive omakase pop-up. It's possible 746 W 24th St will be a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Neo. Back in August, Houston Chronicle covered Neo and included this nugget: "The team has plans to open their own space in the Heights next year, Truong said." "They want a space to entertain their customers and to demystify notions that an omakase meal has to be prescriptive." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/hcmagazine/article/Neo-one-of-Houston-s-most-exclusive-omakase-17410055.php https://www.glasscypress.com/explore/neo/ Edited April 28, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: It's possible 746 W 24th St will be a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Neo. Back in August, Houston Chronicle covered Neo and included this nugget: "The team has plans to open their own space in the Heights next year, Truong said." "They want a space to entertain their customers and to demystify notions that an omakase meal has to be prescriptive." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/hcmagazine/article/Neo-one-of-Houston-s-most-exclusive-omakase-17410055.php https://www.glasscypress.com/explore/neo/ The name of the restaurant may be Kei or Kai. It's also possible, the name could be Neo. Noted in the plan review is the following correction request: The name of the restaurant on the civil set is "Neo", the cover sheet and the rest of the architectural drawings show "Kai". Please revise. I think 746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. Still, I'm unsure if the omasake pop-up from Jeremy Truong, Luis Mercado, and Paolo Justo will retain its current name in its new home. Below are more details from the plan review pertaining to the restaurant planned at 746 W 24th St. Kai 746 W 24th St Houston, TX 77008 Proposed: Existing one story residential duplex house converted into a one story restaurant Proposed site plan Conversion of an existing one story residential duplex house into a one story restaurant (a-2) restaurant (a-3) gallery (for private use) Existing area: 1,554 sf Exterior deck: 570 sf Proposed total building area: 2,124 sf From the submitted wastewater capacity reservation letter submitted in February: 1,123 sf full service restaurant with 319 sf of patio dining Edited April 28, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiverpoolTX Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I welcome my new neighbor how exciting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 17 hours ago, LiverpoolTX said: I welcome my new neighbor how exciting! It is exciting for residents in the Greater Heights. Hopefully, more details regarding the remodel will be reported soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) According to the structural planning report in the plan review for 746 W 24th St, it seems there are plans to utilize the adjacent lot at 750 W 24th St. 750 W 24th St was sold in September. However, it doesn't appear the landowner of 750 W 24th and 746 W 26th are the same. Construction documents for 746 W 24th seem to indicate plans 770 W 24th St. It seems those plans are to demolish the house currently occupying 750 W 24th St. Perhaps the tract is intended for surface parking. Below are the comments from the city's planning and development regarding 750 W 24th St: Building demolition: A separate building demolition permit is required for the existing building at 750 W 24th Street. This permit is acquired through our customer service department. A hard hold will be placed on this project prohibiting the sale of permits until the demolition has been completed. Edited April 29, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 Below is the parcel map of 750 W 24th St January 2023 Street View of 750 W 24th St, the lot next to 746 W 24th St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 4/29/2023 at 12:31 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Construction documents for 746 W 24th seem to indicate plans for 750 W 24th St. It seems those plans are to demolish the house currently occupying 750 W 24th St. Perhaps the tract is intended for surface parking. Below are the comments from the city's planning and development regarding 750 W 24th St: Building demolition: A separate building demolition permit is required for the existing building at 750 W 24th Street. This permit is acquired through our customer service department. A hard hold will be placed on this project prohibiting the sale of permits until the demolition has been completed. A demolition/sewer disconnect permit was issued in late April for 750 W 24th St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) A planning development permit was filed today for 746 W 24th St. The permit indicates it's for a "1,554 sf convert of residential duplex to restaurant." 746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. I'm unclear if the restaurant's name will be Kai or Neo. It's listed as both in design documents submitted to the city. Edited October 20, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Plans for 746 W 24th St were approved for permitting in October. A screenshot of the plan review inspection report is posted below. Use: 1,,554 sf convert residential duplex to restaurant 1-1-5-B-B '15IBC FCC Group : Non-residential alteration 746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. I'm unsure if the restaurant's name will be Kai or Neo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Several key permits were purchased in February for 746 West 24th St: Structural permit Certificate of occupancy Parking variances / parking review Grading and filing permit Plumbing permit Details from the permits: Use: 1,,554 sf convert residential duplex to restaurant 1-1-5-B-B '15IBC FCC Group : Non-residential alteration 746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. I'm unsure if the restaurant's name will be Kai or Neo. Structural permit Certificate of occupancy Parking variances / parking review Grading and filing permit Plumbing permit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 (edited) A few days ago, Comma Hospitality announced a new concept is debuting this summer. One of the hospitality team's dining concepts is Neo, a reservation-only omakase counter. The announcement didn't disclose the name of the concept. I'm unsure which concept Comma Hospitality will introduce. The group has several dining concepts in the works, at least three that I'm aware. The three dining concepts coming soon from Comma Hospitality: Kira - I'm not sure what all it will entail. However, it will be located in Shops at Arrive River Oaks. It's taking over La Borra Cafe's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Suite B-128. Kai - That's the working name for what may be the brick-and-mortar location for Neo. It's located at 746 W 24th St. Piedra I'm thinking the announcement is referencing the group's forthcoming River Oaks concept. Caption from the Instagram post: We are thrilled to introduce our newest concept, set to launch in June 2024. Become a part of Comma Hospitality, our expanding collection of unique dining experiences. https://www.instagram.com/p/C6POkm0JOSm/ Edited April 28 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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