Paint Line Heat Evacuation - Building 2 in San Antonio, TX

Lucifer Lighting Company is undertaking a $400,000 renovation at 3922 N PanAm Expy. in San Antonio, transforming 4,786 sq ft of its facility into a more efficient operational space. The project, filed as "Paint Line Heat Evacuation - Building 2," focuses on installing a heat evacuation system, performing partial re-roofing, and converting an existing unconditioned area into a conditioned space. This work is registered with TDLR under the owner of record, Salado Creek Ventures, LLC, with construction targeted for November 2026.

The scope of work addresses specific industrial needs, prioritizing thermal management and space utilization. By converting unconditioned areas, the project expands the usable interior volume while integrating necessary mechanical systems. The filing indicates a scheduled construction start in February 2026, following the January 2026 registration. CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, and Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

Project Scale and Cost Context

With an estimated cost of $400,000, this renovation sits above the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County. The project size of 4,786 sq ft is slightly larger than the county median of 4,093 sq ft. The computed cost per square foot is $84, which is close to the county median of $85 for comparable work. The scheduled build window spans 273 days, a duration longer than the county median of 103 days for this project type.

This privately funded project takes place on private land for private use within ZIP code 78219. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 16,946 and a median household income of $52,147. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $155,200. Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include renovations by HEB and Seasonal II, as well as new construction for Z Electrica Inc.

The TDLR status for this project is Project Registered, with plan review pending. The construction timeline aligns with the filing dates, moving from the February 2026 start toward the targeted completion in November 2026. This specific sequence of work reflects a focused effort to upgrade the physical infrastructure of the Lucifer Lighting facility in Bexar County.