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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
GH West in Austin, TX
8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736, Austin, TX, 78736
GH West is a renovation/alteration project at 8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $100K across about 1,700 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $100K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,700 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $59/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.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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170 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About GH West
Sonora is a 1,700-square-foot cafe and restaurant fit-out located at 8350 W HWY 290 in Austin, Texas. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the project name GH West. It is a renovation and alteration of an existing shell, not new construction. The owner of record is Greystar Development Central, LLC, and the registered accessibility specialist is Larry W Stewart.
The estimated cost for this renovation is $100,000, which works out to $59 per square foot. This figure is below the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window was 170 days, longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable projects. The work is privately funded on private land for private use.
TDLR completed plan review in August 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2025 and finish in February 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The status is listed as Review Complete, indicating the plans were approved, but it does not confirm that the physical work is finished or that the business is open.
This project is part of a larger portfolio by Greystar Development Central, LLC. The company has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $162,076,914, including Birchway Denton Phase 3 and Elan Hudson Oaks. These other projects are closed, but their scale is significantly larger than this 1,700-square-foot cafe fit-out.
City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits at this street address. The most recent permits include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building permits. These permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address, such as Scenic Brook Apartments, and do not necessarily confirm the status of the Sonora cafe project specifically.
The area is in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Travis County. Census estimates for ZIP code 78736 show a population of about 9,849 and a median household income of $100,761. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $556,400. Travis County unemployment was 3.9 percent in July 2026.
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GH West is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736, Austin, TX 78736 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $100K covering 1,700 sq ft. Greystar Development Central, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on August 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sonora cafe open?
The TDLR record shows plan review is complete, but it has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the construction status is not confirmed as finished in the public record, and there is no information confirming the business is open for service.
Who owns the Sonora project?
The owner of record for the Sonora project is Greystar Development Central, LLC. The registered accessibility specialist for the TDLR filing is Larry W Stewart.
What is the size and cost of the project?
The project is 1,700 square feet with an estimated cost of $100,000. This equates to $59 per square foot, which is below the Travis County median for renovation projects.
When was the project scheduled to finish?
Construction was scheduled to finish in February 2026 according to the TDLR filing. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion status is unconfirmed in the public record.
What type of work is being done?
The filing describes the work as a cafe and restaurant fit-out in an existing shell. It is classified as a renovation and alteration, not new construction.
What is GH West?
GH West is a renovation/alteration project at 8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Cafe and restaurant fit out in existing shell
Is GH West open in Austin?
GH West was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 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 GH West located?
GH West is located at 8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736, Austin, TX, 78736, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of GH West?
Greystar Development Central, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for GH West, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does GH West cost and how big is it?
GH West has an estimated construction value of $100K and approximately 1,700 square feet (about $59/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Cafe and restaurant fit out in existing shell
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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8350 W HWY 290, Austin TX 78736, Austin, TX, 78736
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