PR 26957 - SFA Suite 1003 Renovation

The Stephen F. Austin State Office Building in Austin is undergoing a targeted renovation of Suite 1003 on the 10th floor. This alteration affects approximately 2,139 square feet of existing office space within the structure at 1700 Congress Ave. The project, filed as PR 26957, is a renovation and alteration job with an estimated cost of $748,650.

The Texas Facilities Commission serves as the owner of record for this work. Facilities Design and Construction is the registered design firm responsible for the project plans. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and is located on public land in Travis County, near the University of Texas at Austin area.

Project Scope and Cost Analysis

The scope of work is defined as the alteration of existing offices on the 10th floor. The total estimated cost of $748,650 places this project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The cost per square foot is $350, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot for similar projects. The scheduled build window of 91 days is close to the county median of 98 days for comparable work.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025 and finish in December 2025. The TDLR status is listed as 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. The project remains in the public record without a final completion verification.

Other projects by the Texas Facilities Commission in Austin include the Central Services Building and the TFC Texas Insurance Building. The design firm, Facilities Design and Construction, has worked on other Austin projects such as the William P. Clements Building. Nearby registered projects include renovations at the Physics, Math, & Astronomy Building and The Grove. The area features landmarks such as the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center.

Local Context and Records

City of Austin permit records show 10 permits on file at this street address, issued between July 2024 and July 2026. These include electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical permits. The most recent permits involve commercial expedited review for change of use. The ZIP code 78701 has a population of about 11,114 and a median household income of $154,867. Travis County had an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in July 2026.