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City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel
5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520, Austin, TX, 78741
City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $712K across about 5,442 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $712K
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- Reported floor area
- 5,442 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $131/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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139 days after the preceding date shown.
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167 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel
The City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel involves renovating a 5,442 sq ft office space at 5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520 in the Parker Lane area of Austin. Valued at $711,562, the project includes the demolition of interior walls and ceiling grids, followed by the installation of new ceiling systems, light fixtures, and interior finishes within the existing structure.
Project Scope and Design
Method Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration and focuses on updating the interior environment without adding new square footage. The estimated cost of $131 per square foot places this project above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings, reflecting the specific requirements for interior fit-out and electrical updates.
Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2026 with a target completion date of July 2026. The scheduled build window of 167 days is longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable projects. Although the planned completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Regulatory Status and Local Context
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. The current TDLR status is Review Complete. This filing is one of several projects associated with the City of Austin, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $13,926,423 in the region. Method Architecture has also registered six other projects totaling $11,936,806, indicating a consistent portfolio of commercial and public sector work.
City of Austin permit records show 13 permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2025 and June 2026. These include electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing permits, with three marked as final. While these permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address, they confirm active construction activity at 5202 E. Ben White. The surrounding ZIP code 78741 has a population of about 45,274 and a median household income of $66,434, according to U.S. Census estimates.
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City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520, Austin, TX 78741 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $712K covering 5,442 sq ft. City of Austin is the property owner and Method Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 29, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ben White Suite 520 renovation complete?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Although the scheduled completion date was July 2026, the public record does not confirm the current state of the site or that work is finished.
Who is designing the Ben White office renovation?
Method Architecture is the design firm of record for this project. They are responsible for the architectural plans associated with the interior demolition and new ceiling and finish installations.
How much does the Ben White Suite 520 project cost?
The estimated cost is $711,562. This equates to $131 per square foot for the 5,442 sq ft space, which is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings.
What work is being done at 5202 E. Ben White?
The scope includes demolition of interior walls and ceiling grids, followed by the installation of new ceiling grids, light fixtures, and interior finishes within the existing office space.
Is the business at 5202 E. Ben White open?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. Since TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, there is no public confirmation that the site is ready for occupancy or that a business is operating.
What is City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel?
City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Demolition of interior walls and ceiling grid. New ceiling grid, light fixtures and finishes within an existing office space.
Is City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel open in Austin?
City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel located?
City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel is located at 5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520, Austin, TX, 78741, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel?
City of Austin is the property owner/developer of record for City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel?
Method Architecture is the design firm of record for City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel cost and how big is it?
City of Austin Ben White Suite 520 Remodel has an estimated construction value of $712K and approximately 5,442 square feet (about $131/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Demolition of interior walls and ceiling grid. New ceiling grid, light fixtures and finishes within an existing office 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.
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5202 E. Ben White Ste. 520, Austin, TX, 78741
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