Club Studio is gearing up to drop about $4 million on a full makeover of the LA Fitness on Yale Street, turning it into one of the brand’s signature hybrid clubs, according to state permit paperwork. The roughly 50,600-square-foot building is slated to become a mix of wide-open gym floors, stacked boutique studios and wellness-focused services. While the paperwork works its way through state channels, the company is already selling presale memberships out of a Midtown preview center.
Plans and permitting
According to filings cited by the Houston Chronicle, the company is planning a roughly $4 million remodel and lists the site at about 50,598 square feet in records with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The Chronicle reports that the upgrade would carve up existing courts and open areas into boutique studios, recovery rooms and a cafe. The outlet also notes that Club Studio representatives were not immediately available to comment on the project.
Where the project sits
The LA Fitness slated for conversion is located at 195 Yale St., as shown in online directories and map listings. MapQuest places the gym along the Washington Avenue/Memorial Park corridor near I-10, a stretch already packed with fitness spots and retail. The location would give a future Club Studio that is just outside downtown easy reach into both the Heights and Midtown membership base.
Club Studio's Texas buildout
State project records indicate the Yale Street renovation is part of a wider Texas push for the brand. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists a roughly $3.5 million, 45,028-square-foot Club Studio remodel in Dallas' Lake Highlands (TDLR project) along with an earlier, smaller conversion in Kingwood (TDLR project). Together, those filings suggest a playbook that combines large floorplate renovations with targeted boutique-style studio buildouts.
What members will find
Club Studio promotes a hybrid setup that mixes traditional strength and cardio areas with boutique fitness classes, recovery services and on-site food or beverage options. In its earlier reporting on the brand’s Midtown plans, the Houston Chronicle noted a “standard membership coming in at around $130,” which places the concept firmly in premium territory. For many potential members, the selling point is less about chasing the lowest monthly rate and more about access to curated classes and recovery-focused amenities.
Next steps and timeline
For now, there is no public construction start date on record. The schedule will largely depend on permit approvals and tenant-improvement timelines before crews can move in. Once the green lights are in place and contractors are lined up, expect both the marketing push and on-site construction activity to pick up quickly.
