Alamo Colleges Northwest Vista College HVAC Replacement in San Antonio, TX

Alamo Colleges Northwest Vista College completed the HVAC replacement project at 3535 N Ellison Dr. in San Antonio. This renovation covered 9,000 square feet of IDF, mechanical, and electrical spaces. The work replaced minisplit systems and included electrical upgrades, minor roof and envelope repairs, and interior finishes. The estimated cost was $675,000, which equates to $75 per square foot.

The project is registered under the name Pca, Rlc, LOH. It is a renovation or alteration project located in Bexar County. Alamo Colleges District is the owner of record, and Pfluger Architects served as the design firm. Monica Guajardo is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project involves public funds and is situated on public land.

TDLR closed the project file in April 2025. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing lists a construction start date of May 2025 and a scheduled completion date of January 2026. Although the completion date has passed, the TDLR status remains Project Closed .

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work focuses on replacing minisplit systems within the specified 9,000 square feet. The renovation includes HVAC, electrical, minor roof/envelope, and finishes. The estimated cost of $675,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County. The median cost for similar projects in the county is $250,000. The $75 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $85 per square foot.

The scheduled build window for this project was 245 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 103 days for similar renovation and alteration work. Alamo Colleges District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,963,450. Pfluger Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $155,068,129. These figures reflect the broader activity of the owner and design firm in the region.

Local Context and Records

The project is located in ZIP code 78251. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 61,683. The median household income is $78,025, and the median owner-occupied home value is $243,900. Housing in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. There are 22,945 housing units in this ZIP code.

City of San Antonio permit records show 11 permits on file at this street address. These permits were issued between January 2025 and September 2026. The types include Mechanical, On Premise Sign, Plumbing General, Electrical General, and Tree Affidavit permits. The most recent permit listed is for the Underbrush NW Vista Access and NWV College Bld# 4. These records may include other tenants or suites at the same address.