AKIRA NORTH STAR MALL in San Antonio, TX

The renovation of Akira North Star Mall suite 1090 at North Star Mall in San Antonio is complete. The project, registered as a 7,577 sq ft alteration, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2024. This work involved remodeling existing lease space within the mall structure, a task completed within a 66-day scheduled build window. The total estimated cost for this specific alteration was $400,000, placing the project above the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings in Bexar County.

North Star Mall INC served as the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm of record was Sargenti Architects, a firm that has registered other commercial projects across Texas, including locations in Austin, Plano, and Frisco. The work was privately funded on private land for private use, consistent with the mall's operational structure.

Context from U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78216 indicates a population of about 42,044 residents. The median household income in this area is $55,488, with a median owner-occupied home value of $281,700. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied, a demographic profile that may influence the customer base for retail tenants within the mall. The construction timeline for this specific suite was shorter than the county median build window of 103 days for similar renovation filings.

City of San Antonio permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the most recent issued between December 2025 and August 2026. These permits include plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work, reflecting ongoing maintenance or tenant improvements at the property. The specific TDLR registration for this project was filed in January 2024, with construction starting in the same month. The final inspection was passed in April 2024, confirming the completion of the accessibility requirements mandated for the altered space.

Project Details and Comparisons

The cost per square foot for this renovation was $53, which is below the county median of $85 for similar projects. This efficiency in cost per square foot, combined with the shorter build window, suggests a streamlined renovation process. The scope of work was limited to remodeling the existing lease space, rather than new construction or major structural changes. The project is one of several registered by North Star Mall INC, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $620,000 in San Antonio.