Opening ~Dec 2026๐Ÿ“Review Complete๐Ÿ”ง Renovation/Alteration๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

240335-02 617 Congress Ave.

617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Austin, TX, 78701

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.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026007841
$1.3M
Project Value
1,817
Square Feet
$715/sqft
Cost/SqFt
9 months
Duration
Registered:Dec 11, 2025
Start:Apr 1, 2026
Target:Dec 31, 2026
Remaining:162 days
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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.

โ“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.

๐Ÿ“‹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.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
+4d
December 11, 2025
Review Complete
December 15, 2025
Construction Start
April 1, 2026
Expected Completion
December 31, 2026

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Dec 11, 2025

Review Complete

Dec 15, 2025

Inspection Complete

Closed

4d

Review duration

๐Ÿ“„Related City Permits

Building permits found at or near this location

617 RADAM LN

Cap off water & waste water

FinalPlumbing PermitRepairJul 2026
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2026-089214 PP
๐Ÿ”งSouthland Industries
617 RADAM LN

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

ActiveBuilding PermitDemolitionJul 2026
$1
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2026-086582 BP
๐Ÿ”งThe 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
๐Ÿ”งNuFlo Plumbing
617 BISSONET LN

Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work HVAC changeout/alteration: Replace existing 2.5-ton heat pump outdoor unit and matching air handler with like-for-like equipment; no structural changes.

ActiveMechanical PermitChange OutMay 2026
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2026-065020 MP
๐Ÿ”งStrand Brothers Service Experts
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]

ActiveElectrical PermitRemodelMay 2026
View Details
2026-043996 EP
๐Ÿ”งProsperity Electric LLC

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TDLR ID: TABS2026007841

Design Firm

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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STEVE R,ZOERNER
RAS #1163
STE C400 NO 545 166 HARGRAVES DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737
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