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City Tower Elevator Modernization in San Antonio, TX
100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX, 78206
City Tower Elevator Modernization is a renovation/alteration project at 100 W Houston, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2028. The project has an estimated value of $6.5M across about 1,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $6.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $6.50K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 9mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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63 days after the preceding date shown.
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1,004 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About City Tower Elevator Modernization
The City Tower Elevator Modernization project involves replacing controls and equipment for 11 elevators at the San Antonio City Tower, located at 100 W Houston in the Main/Military Plaza neighborhood. The City of San Antonio owns the facility, and the renovation/alteration work has an estimated cost of $6,500,000 for a scope covering 1,000 sq ft. Construction is scheduled to finish in July 2028, with work starting in October 2025.
Chesney Morales Partners, Inc. is the design firm of record, and Peter F Grojean serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
Cost and Scope Context
At $6,500 per sq ft, this project’s cost per square foot is above the county median of $85 for similar renovation/alteration filings in Bexar County. The total estimated cost of $6,500,000 is above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of comparable projects. The scheduled build window of 1,004 days is longer than the county median of 103 days.
The City of San Antonio has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,721,768, including Pearsall Park and Pandora to Vance Jackson. Chesney Morales Partners, Inc. has worked on six other registered projects totaling $12,638,194, such as the Davis Scott YMCA and UTSA Flawn Building. Other registered renovation projects in the Main/Military Plaza area include Sydney Lanier High School and the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Nearby businesses include the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown. The Bexar County unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. City of San Antonio permit records show one Electrical TML Permit at this street address, issued between March 2026 and March 2026, with Steve Davila listed as the most recent contact.
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City Tower Elevator Modernization is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX 78206 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.5M covering 1,000 sq ft. City of San Antonio is the property owner and Chesney Morales Partners, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for the City Tower Elevator Modernization?
The filing specifies the replacement of elevator controls and equipment for 11 elevators at the San Antonio City Tower. The project is classified as a renovation/alteration with an estimated cost of $6,500,000.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in July 2028. The filing indicates that work is set to start in October 2025, following the completion of plan review in July 2025.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
The City of San Antonio is the owner of record. Chesney Morales Partners, Inc. is the design firm of record, and Peter F Grojean is the registered accessibility specialist.
How does this project's cost compare to other local renovations?
The $6,500,000 estimated cost is above the Bexar County median of $250,000 for renovation/alteration projects. The cost per square foot is also above the county median, reflecting the specialized nature of elevator modernization.
What is City Tower Elevator Modernization?
City Tower Elevator Modernization is a renovation/alteration project at 100 W Houston in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Replace Elevator controls and Equipment for 11 elevators
Is City Tower Elevator Modernization open in San Antonio?
City Tower Elevator Modernization is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is City Tower Elevator Modernization located?
City Tower Elevator Modernization is located at 100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX, 78206, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of City Tower Elevator Modernization?
City of San Antonio is the property owner/developer of record for City Tower Elevator Modernization, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for City Tower Elevator Modernization?
Chesney Morales Partners, Inc. is the design firm of record for City Tower Elevator Modernization, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does City Tower Elevator Modernization cost and how big is it?
City Tower Elevator Modernization has an estimated construction value of $6.5M and approximately 1,000 square feet (about $6.50K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Replace Elevator controls and Equipment for 11 elevators
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.
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100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX, 78206
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