Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Black Rock Coffee in Austin, TX
231 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX, 78741
Black Rock Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 231 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $350K across about 1,712 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $350K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,712 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $204/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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83 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
191 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Black Rock Coffee
Black Rock Coffee is renovating a 1,712 sq ft interior space at 231 E. Riverside Dr. in Austin. The project, registered with TDLR in July 2025, involves a tenant finish out of an existing lease space in the South River City neighborhood. The estimated cost for this renovation is $350,000, which calculates to $204 per square foot.
Project Scope and Design
The owner of record is Charlie Tames, and the design firm is ID Studio4. Clinton P Ryan serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The filing specifies that the work consists of an interior tenant finish out. ID Studio4 has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,800,000, including locations in Houston, Mansfield, Dallas, and Webster. This project is privately funded on private land for private use.
In Travis County, the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings is $299,550. This project’s cost is above that county median. The median size for these filings is 3,800 sq ft, while this space is 1,712 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $103, making this project’s $204 rate above the median. The scheduled build window is 191 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days.
TDLR completed plan review in July 2025, and construction was scheduled to start in October 2025 with a completion date of April 2026. The filing status is Review Complete. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. This means the renovation may be finished, in progress, or paused, but the public record does not verify the final condition of the space.
The site is located in a ZIP code with a population of about 45,274 and a median household income of $66,434. Nearby businesses include Elizabeth Street Café, Jo’s Coffee, and Hotel San Jose. City of Austin permit records show one plumbing permit issued at this address between May 2025 and May 2025, with a final status noted for a sewer cut-over. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, providing context for the local labor market during the construction period.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Black Rock Coffee is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 231 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78741 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $350K covering 1,712 sq ft. Charlie Tames is the property owner and ID Studio4 is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 16, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Rock Coffee open?
The TDLR record shows TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the public record does not confirm the site is finished or operational. Construction status and business opening are different things.
Who is the owner?
The owner of record listed in the filing is Charlie Tames. The tenant or business operator is Tony Pallotta, associated with Blackrock Coffee. The design firm is ID Studio4.
What is the square footage?
The project covers 1,712 sq ft of interior space. The estimated cost is $350,000, resulting in a cost of $204 per square foot for this renovation and alteration work.
When was the project registered?
The project was registered with TDLR in July 2025. Plan review was also completed in July 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2025.
Is the renovation finished?
The filing lists a completion date of April 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is Black Rock Coffee?
Black Rock Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 231 E. Riverside Dr. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: interior tenant finish out of an existing lease space
Is Black Rock Coffee open in Austin?
Black Rock Coffee was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Black Rock Coffee located?
Black Rock Coffee is located at 231 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX, 78741, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Black Rock Coffee?
Charlie Tames is the property owner/developer of record for Black Rock Coffee, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Black Rock Coffee?
ID Studio4 is the design firm of record for Black Rock Coffee, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Black Rock Coffee cost and how big is it?
Black Rock Coffee has an estimated construction value of $350K and approximately 1,712 square feet (about $204/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
interior tenant finish out of an existing lease space
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
231 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX, 78741
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