A luxury condominium tower in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood will reflect a growing trend among developers: Catering to buyers concerned about power outages and extreme weather.
Named The Beverly, the project is a collaboration between developers RAMA Co. and G.T. Leach Constructors, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. Located at 5010 Longmont Drive, the seven-story tower will include just six full-floor residences, each spanning over 4,300 square feet, with private foyers accessed via two elevators..
Marketing for The Beverly emphasizes uninterrupted, secure living. Each unit will come with a whole-home 26-kilowatt Generac generator, connected to a natural gas line, capable of automatically powering the entire residence during outages. An additional generator will support critical building systems, including elevators and emergency lighting.
The secure power systems directly respond to demand for backup power solutions following major power outages in Houston during events like the 2021 winter storms and Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
The Chronicle said the systems, which cost between $13,000 and $40,000, have become a selling point. Data from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) shows that the number of single-family homes listing generators as a feature nearly quadrupled from 518 in 2018 to 1,928 in 2024. However, such systems remain rare in multifamily housing; as of August 1, only 10 condos or townhomes on the Houston market listed a generator as a perk.
Nancy Almodovar of Nan and Co. Properties, the brokerage for The Beverly, said the project appeals to those seeking a “lock-and-leave” lifestyle — especially residents looking to downsize without leaving Tanglewood. The inclusion of full-home generators adds to a sense of safety and convenience, which she described as “elevated bunkers in the sky.”
With prices starting at $3.5 million, the development aims to strike a balance between privacy and exclusivity. “We weren’t interested in building as many units as possible,” said RAMA Co. co-founder Amir Taghdisi. “Six full-floor homes felt like the right balance of intimacy and luxury.”
The Beverly marks the first condominium project for G.T. Leach President Gary Leach, who is also investing in the development. Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2026.