Construction complete ยท Nov 2019๐ŸProject Closed๐Ÿ”ง Renovation/Alteration๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Velvet Taco

522 Congress Avenue Suite 110, Austin, TX 78701, Austin, TX, 78701

Velvet Taco is a renovation/alteration project at 522 Congress Avenue Suite 110, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Nov 2019). The project has an estimated value of $794K across about 3,700 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2019009895
$794K
Project Value
3,700
Square Feet
$215/sqft
Cost/SqFt
4 months
Duration
Registered:Apr 23, 2019
Start:Jul 12, 2019
Target:Nov 8, 2019
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

Velvet Taco is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 522 Congress Avenue Suite 110, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $794K covering 3,700 sq ft. Colina West Real Estate is the property owner and Design Collective is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 23, 2019.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Velvet Taco?

Velvet Taco is a renovation/alteration project at 522 Congress Avenue Suite 110 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Conversion of existing retail space into a restaurant. Conversion of portion of building to exterior patio space

Is Velvet Taco open in Austin?

Construction on Velvet Taco is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Nov 2019. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Velvet Taco located?

Velvet Taco is located at 522 Congress Avenue Suite 110, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Velvet Taco?

Colina West Real Estate is the property owner/developer of record for Velvet Taco, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Velvet Taco?

Design Collective is the design firm of record for Velvet Taco, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Velvet Taco cost and how big is it?

Velvet Taco has an estimated construction value of $794K and approximately 3,700 square feet (about $215/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

Conversion of existing retail space into a restaurant. Conversion of portion of building to exterior patio space

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
April 23, 2019
Project Closed
November 8, 2019
Construction Start
July 12, 2019
Expected Completion
November 8, 2019

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Apr 23, 2019

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Nov 8, 2019

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TDLR ID: TABS2019009895

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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JEFFERY L,KELLEY
RAS #55
780 N WATTERS RD STE 150, ALLEN, TX 75013

Tenant

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Allyn Taylor
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