Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026007841Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

240335-02 617 Congress Ave.

617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701

Opening ~Dec 2026Review Complete

240335-02 617 Congress Ave. is a renovation/alteration project at 617 Congress Ave, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 1,817 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.3M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
1,817 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$715/sqft
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Scheduled duration
9 months
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Dec 11, 2025385 days across supplied datesDec 31, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    4 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    107 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    274 days after the preceding date shown.

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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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240335-02 617 Congress Ave. is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 1,817 sq ft. 617 Congress Holdings LLC is the property owner and PRA is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 11, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 240335-02 617 Congress Ave.?

240335-02 617 Congress Ave. is a renovation/alteration project at 617 Congress Ave in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior remodel to convert existing coffee shop to cocktail bar including new restrooms.

Is 240335-02 617 Congress Ave. open in Austin?

240335-02 617 Congress Ave. is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is 240335-02 617 Congress Ave. located?

240335-02 617 Congress Ave. is located at 617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of 240335-02 617 Congress Ave.?

617 Congress Holdings LLC is the property owner/developer of record for 240335-02 617 Congress Ave., per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for 240335-02 617 Congress Ave.?

PRA is the design firm of record for 240335-02 617 Congress Ave., according to its TDLR filing.

How much does 240335-02 617 Congress Ave. cost and how big is it?

240335-02 617 Congress Ave. has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 1,817 square feet (about $715/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Interior remodel to convert existing coffee shop to cocktail bar including new restrooms.

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.

Location & views

617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701

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Related City Permits

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617 CONGRESS AVE

*Secondary Contractor Installing OUTSIDE water YARDLINE ONLY

ActivePlumbing PermitPlumbing Utility ConnectionAug 2026
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2026-059547 PP
J M Utilities
617 CONGRESS AVE

Installation of Fireline with Riser

ActivePlumbing PermitFirelineAug 2026
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2026-060935 PP
617 RADAM LN

Cap off water & waste water

FinalPlumbing PermitRepairJul 2026
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2026-089214 PP
Southland Industries
617 RADAM LN

Demolition of an office/retail structure approximately 1148 sq ft circa 1949. 2026 031332 DA - Approved 2026 031332 DA - Approved

FinalBuilding PermitDemolitionJul 2026
$1
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2026-086582 BP
The Demo Company LLC
617 CONGRESS AVE

Interior remodel of an existing coffee shop to become a cocktail bar on the first floor of an existing two-story building. Demolition of walls doors restrooms & MEP systems addition of sprinkler system new walls doors restrooms MEP systems finishes & equipment [Floor 1]

ActivePlumbing PermitRemodelJun 2026
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2026-043996 PP
NuFlo Plumbing

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