Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Uncle Nicky's
2121 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78704
Uncle Nicky's is a renovation/alteration project at 2121 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2023 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $270K across about 1,391 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $270K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,391 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $194/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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41 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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62 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Uncle Nicky's
A tenant improvement project for a restaurant called Uncle Nicky's is registered with TDLR at 2121 South Lamar Blvd. in Austin. The renovation covers 1,391 sq ft of space within the Zilker neighborhood, with an estimated cost of $270,000. This equates to a cost of $194 per square foot, a figure that is above the county median of $103 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Travis County.
The project owner of record is Peter Barlin, who has five other TDLR-registered projects in Austin totaling $4,360,000. These include Cosmic Coffee, Pinata Party Palace, and two separate filings for South Lamar Offices. Land Strategies, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, a company that has also been involved in six other registered projects totaling $9,750,000, such as THIS Gym and 3632 S. Congress.
According to the filing, plan review was completed in June 2023. Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2023 with a planned completion date of October 2023. The scheduled build window of 62 days is shorter than the county median of 98 days for comparable projects. This project is privately funded on private land for private use, distinct from public infrastructure improvements.
Current Status and Public Records
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. City of Austin permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2024 and January 2025. These include one each for electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing work. All four permits have a final status, with the most recent described as an Interior TI Project for a restaurant.
Third-party sources provide context on the business identity. A post by unclenickys.atx on Instagram identifies the location as 2121 S Lamar Blvd. and notes a happy hour schedule from 3 to 6 pm daily. The website for Uncle Nicky's describes the establishment as a neighborhood Italian spot in Austin. However, these sources do not confirm the construction status or the completion of the specific 1,391 sq ft renovation described in the TDLR filing.
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Uncle Nicky's is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2121 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $270K covering 1,391 sq ft. Peter Barlin is the property owner and Land Strategies, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 26, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uncle Nicky's at 2121 South Lamar Blvd. open?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection. While third-party sources like Instagram list the address and hours, the public construction record does not confirm the site is operational.
Who is the owner of the Uncle Nicky's project?
Peter Barlin is the owner of record for this TDLR-registered project. He has five other registered projects in Austin, including Pinata Party Palace and Cosmic Coffee.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $270,000 for 1,391 sq ft. This results in a cost of $194 per square foot, which is above the Travis County median of $103.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
The filing listed a completion date of October 2023. Construction was scheduled to start in August 2023, creating a 62-day build window.
What is Uncle Nicky's?
Uncle Nicky's is a renovation/alteration project at 2121 South Lamar Blvd. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A tenant improvement project for a restaurant called Uncle Nicky's.
Is Uncle Nicky's open in Austin?
Uncle Nicky's was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2023 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Uncle Nicky's located?
Uncle Nicky's is located at 2121 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Uncle Nicky's?
Peter Barlin is the property owner/developer of record for Uncle Nicky's, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Uncle Nicky's?
Land Strategies, Inc. is the design firm of record for Uncle Nicky's, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Uncle Nicky's cost and how big is it?
Uncle Nicky's has an estimated construction value of $270K and approximately 1,391 square feet (about $194/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
A tenant improvement project for a restaurant called Uncle Nicky's.
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.
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