Midtown Houston’s long-vacant Greyhound bus station has a new owner with big aspirations for the site.
Adam Brackman, well-known for his successful Midtown beer garden, Axelrad, recently partnered with the Oxberry Group to acquire the property. Though the purchase price remains undisclosed, the acquisition marks a significant step in revitalizing the area.
Since Greyhound’s relocation to the East End in December 2023, the 33,000-square-foot building at 2121 Main Street has remained empty, leaving the community eager for new developments. The property, which spans a 62,000-square-foot lot just a block from downtown, offers ample opportunities for transformation.
Brackman and his team are still in the early stages of planning.
“We’ve been focusing on the Midtown area, and when it became available at the right price, we decided to make the move,” he told our news partner ABC13 Houston.
Partial interior demolition has already begun, but there are no definitive plans for the site’s future use.
However, Brackman envisions a mix of businesses revitalizing the space. Potential tenants could include restaurants, bars, or even nightclubs.
“A club user could take advantage of this ceiling height, the open space,” he noted.
At the same time, he remains open to the idea of selling the property to a developer interested in constructing a high-rise.
“Maybe a 20 or 30-story residential building with some retail on the ground floor,” he speculated.
The former bus station has long been associated with concerns about crime in the area. Brackman believes that increased business activity could help address safety issues.
“Greyhound has been holding Midtown back,” he remarked.
While some evidence of past concerns lingers—with loitering still visible in the surrounding blocks—Brackman sees a promising future.
“If somebody was walking five blocks and there’s activity, activity, activity, and then something vacant, that really drops off. It doesn’t feel safe,” he explained, emphasizing the importance of continuous foot traffic to create a more secure environment.
As plans take shape, Brackman is working on renderings to attract potential tenants. He remains optimistic that within two years, the building will be fully leased, bringing new life to a prime Midtown location. The transformation of the former Greyhound station could be a key turning point for the neighborhood, fostering growth and safety in an area poised for change.
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