Purificacion Garcia At La Plaza Mall

The renovation of Suite C02A at La Plaza Mall in McAllen is complete. The project, filed under the name Purificacion Garcia At La Plaza Mall, finished its final TDLR accessibility inspection in November 2024. This 1,621 sq ft interior alteration at 2200 S. Tenth St. was registered with TDLR in July 2024 and closed out within the scheduled timeframe.

Simon Property Group - La Plaza Mall is the owner of record for this work. The scope involved interior alterations of an existing tenant lease space, a standard update for a major regional shopping center. With an estimated cost of $300,000, the project sits above the Hidalgo County median for renovation filings, which is $250,000. The construction window lasted approximately 95 days, aligning closely with the county median of 92 days.

The design firm of record is Kenneth Park Architect, a firm that has handled multiple high-profile retail projects across Texas. Their portfolio includes work at the River Oaks District in Houston and the Domain Northside in Austin. This project adds to a broader pattern of accessibility-focused renovations that Simon Property Group has undertaken at La Plaza Mall, where three other similar projects totaling $1,075,000 have been registered in recent years.

The cost efficiency of this specific suite stands out in the local data. At $185 per sq ft, the project’s rate is significantly above the Hidalgo County median of $71 per sq ft. This higher per-square-foot cost is typical for smaller, targeted interior renovations where specialized labor and materials are concentrated in a limited area, rather than large-scale structural builds.

Located in ZIP code 78503, the mall serves a community with a median household income of $48,765 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area has a population of about 22,566 and 8,090 housing units, with most homes being owner-occupied. The renovation supports the commercial infrastructure of this stable residential base in Hidalgo County.