JR-1 Spec Warehouse in El Paso, TX

The JR-1 Spec Warehouse project involves the renovation and alteration of a single-story structure at 9701 Joe Rodriguez Dr in El Paso, Texas. The filing describes the facility as approximately 100,786 square feet. This specific project is registered with TDLR under the name JR-1 Spec Warehouse, indicating a significant industrial or logistical footprint within the county.

Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost for this renovation is $6,800,000. Based on the filed square footage, this translates to a cost of $67 per square foot. In the context of El Paso County, this figure is close to the median of $66 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. However, the total investment places this project above the county median cost for its type, which stands at $204,000.

Timeline and Status
TDLR completed the plan review process in January 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2025, with a planned completion date of September 2025. The scheduled build window for this project is 212 days, which is longer than the county median of 120 days for comparable work. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Parties Involved
The owner of record is HYR Property Investments LLC. The design firm of record is LoyaWilke, which has another TDLR-registered project in El Paso for Reliant Logistics valued at $17,100,000. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Julie Ericson Gereda. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 79927. U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 43,126 and a median household income of $51,735. The area has 14,284 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $125,300. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied. Nearby registered projects include several new construction buildings associated with FORM375 and the 360-B Americas project.

Third-Party References
A listing on suncitycrane.com mentions the JR-1 Spec Warehouse in the context of steel erection and crane services in El Paso. The entry references tilt wall panel erection, steel, joist, and decking, as well as LVR flooring and PEMB metal building erection. This suggests that specialized construction firms have been involved in the physical assembly or renovation of the structure.