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DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations in Dallas, TX
4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX, 76012
DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, in Tarrant County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $5.6M across about 77,236 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $5.6M
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- Reported floor area
- 77,236 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $73/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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153 days after the preceding date shown.
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364 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations
The Paul J. Dunbar Learning Center in Dallas is the site of a $5,600,000 renovation project filed under the name DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations. Located at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX 76012, the work involves altering the existing 77,236 sq ft facility. The project is registered with TDLR and targeted for February 2027.
Dallas Independent School District serves as the owner of record. The scope of work includes an admin area renovation to create a secure entry vestibule, along with HVAC and plumbing replacements and improvements. Additional tasks include the replacement of a chiller, the installation of an entry cover, and parking lot repair. These alterations aim to update the infrastructure and security of the learning center.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost of $5,600,000 translates to $73 per square foot. This figure is close to the county median of $79 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County. The total project cost is above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of estimated costs for this type of work. The scheduled build window is 364 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.
Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The construction start date per the filing is February 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025, and plan review is pending. The completion date on the filing is February 2027, aligning with the targeted finish date.
Context and Area Profile
Dallas Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,609,900, including renovations at Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School and Obadiah Knight Elementary School. Other registered projects in the same area include the African American Museum Dallas and the Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center. The area profile for ZIP 76012, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, shows a population of about 28,043 and a median household income of $84,468. The median owner-occupied home value is $292,200, with housing mostly owner-occupied. Tarrant County unemployment rate (FRED, July 2026) is 4.6 percent, higher than a year earlier.
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DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX 76012 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $5.6M covering 77,236 sq ft. Dallas Independent School District is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on September 2, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Paul J. Dunbar Learning Center open?
The TDLR record shows the project is registered and targeted for February 2027. It does not confirm that the facility is open or operating. Construction status and business opening are different things.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Paul J. Dunbar Learning Center renovation is $5,600,000. This amount is above the Tarrant County median for renovation and alteration projects.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record is Dallas Independent School District. The project is located at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX 76012.
When is the project targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for February 2027. The construction start date per the filing is February 2026.
What work is included in the scope?
The scope includes an admin area renovation for a secure entry vestibule, HVAC and plumbing replacements, chiller replacement, entry cover installation, and parking lot repair.
What is DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations?
DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300 in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Admin area renovation to create secure entry vestibule, HVAC and plumbing replacements/improvements, replacement of chiller, installation of entry cover, parking lot repair
Is DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations open in Dallas?
DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations located?
DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations is located at 4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX, 76012, in Tarrant County.
Who is the owner or developer of DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations?
Dallas Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations cost and how big is it?
DISD Paul J. Dunbar - Renovations has an estimated construction value of $5.6M and approximately 77,236 square feet (about $73/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Admin area renovation to create secure entry vestibule, HVAC and plumbing replacements/improvements, replacement of chiller, installation of entry cover, parking lot repair
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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4200 Metropolitan Ave suite 300, Dallas, TX, 76012
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