Johnston and Murphy #JM-4002

The renovation of the Johnston and Murphy location at 5188 Monahans Ave Space H120 in Fort Worth is complete. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The work involved altering the existing 2,314 sq ft space to meet current standards, a task registered under the specific filing name Johnston and Murphy #JM-4002.

Clearfork Retail Venture LLC served as the owner of record for this project, which was privately funded on private land. The design was handled by Jencen Architecture, with Michael J Love acting as the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost for the renovation was $456,800, resulting in a cost of $197 per square foot. This figure is above the median $79 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County, though the total cost remains within the typical range for the area.

The project timeline was concise. Plan review was completed in March 2025, the same month the project was registered with TDLR. Construction began in May 2025, and the scheduled build window was 71 days. This duration is close to the 92-day median build window for comparable projects in the county. The final inspection passed in March 2026, confirming that the physical work met the required standards before the file was officially closed.

Clearfork Retail Venture LLC has a significant presence in the Fort Worth market, with six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $20,215,000 in estimated costs. These include the Shops at Clearfork and C2 Mixed Use developments. Jencen Architecture also has a broad portfolio, with other registered projects in Houston, Cypress, and Brownsville. The Johnston and Murphy renovation fits within this larger pattern of retail and mixed-use improvements across Texas.

The location is in ZIP code 76109, an area with a population of about 26,000 and a median household income of $104,301. Housing in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $599,400. The renovation of this specific retail space contributes to the commercial infrastructure of this Tarrant County neighborhood.

Project Details

The scope of work was strictly limited to the renovation of the existing Johnston and Murphy location. No new construction was added to the footprint. The project was registered in March 2025 and saw final inspection in March 2026. The TDLR status is now Project Closed, indicating that all regulatory requirements for the accessibility review have been satisfied.

City of Fort Worth permit records show two permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2026 and August 2026. These permits were for plumbing and mechanical work. While these permits are associated with the address, they are part of the broader city record for the building. The TDLR record specifically tracks the accessibility compliance of the Johnston and Murphy tenant space.