HOUSTON – Three Houston-area buildings are slated to be sold or have their leases terminated by the U.S. General Services Administration.
According to the agency’s website, the three properties include Alliance Tower, the George Thomas Mickey Leland Federal Building and the Houston Custom House.
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“We are identifying buildings and facilities that are not core to government operations, or non-core properties for disposal,” the U.S. General Services Administration website says. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces. Disposing of these assets helps eliminate costly maintenance and allows us to reinvest in high-quality work environments that support agency missions.”
Alliance Tower, located at 8701 S. Gessner Road, houses the Department of State and the IRS.
The George Thomas Mickey Leland Federal Building, located at 1919 Smith Street, is home to the U.S. Passport office.
The Houston Custom House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was built as a post office and courthouse between 1907 and 1911 and later converted to use as the custom house. It occupies an entire block in the central business district of Houston.
The three buildings are just some of the 24 across Texas and hundreds across the country the federal government has deemed non-core properties.
“We are committed to maximizing the value of federal real estate while ensuring it effectively supports government operations. To achieve this, we’re continuously evaluating our property portfolio to identify assets that no longer meet agency needs.
Our process involves a rigorous asset management strategy aligned with ISO 55000 standards. Properties are carefully assessed based on factors such as:
- Space utilization
- Customer demand
- Maintenance costs
- Potential alternative housing options
We prioritize transparency and community involvement throughout the disposal process. Our goal is to ensure that federal real property assets are used efficiently and effectively while minimizing costs and maximizing returns for taxpayers,” the U.S. General Services Administration said.