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

Interpretive Coffee

1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703, Austin, TX, 78703

Interpretive Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2026. The project has an estimated value of $285K across about 1,625 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026015041
$285K
Project Value
1,625
Square Feet
$175/sqft
Cost/SqFt
5 months
Duration
Registered:Mar 16, 2026
Start:Apr 15, 2026
Target:Sep 15, 2026
Remaining:72 days
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

Interpretive Coffee is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $285K covering 1,625 sq ft. J17 Fortune, L.P. is the property owner and NEWTON Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 16, 2026.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interpretive Coffee?

Interpretive Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 1608 W. 35th Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior Renovation of an existing restaurant within a former 1-story residence for use as a coffee bar. Work includes minor demolition, new finishes and lighting, and new work area plumbing. Existing restroom to receive new lighting andโ€ฆ

Is Interpretive Coffee open in Austin?

Interpretive Coffee is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Interpretive Coffee located?

Interpretive Coffee is located at 1608 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX, 78703, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Interpretive Coffee?

J17 Fortune, L.P. is the property owner/developer of record for Interpretive Coffee, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Interpretive Coffee?

NEWTON Architecture is the design firm of record for Interpretive Coffee, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Interpretive Coffee cost and how big is it?

Interpretive Coffee has an estimated construction value of $285K and approximately 1,625 square feet (about $175/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

Interior Renovation of an existing restaurant within a former 1-story residence for use as a coffee bar. Work includes minor demolition, new finishes and lighting, and new work area plumbing. Existing restroom to receive new lighting and finishes.

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
+96d
March 16, 2026
Review Complete
June 20, 2026
Construction Start
April 15, 2026
Expected Completion
September 15, 2026

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Mar 16, 2026

Review Complete

Jun 20, 2026

Inspection Complete

Closed

96d

Review duration

๐Ÿ“„Related City Permits

Building permits found at or near this location

1608 GRAYFORD DR

Express- Remove and dispose of approximately 1350 sq ft of existing siding. Install new exterior sheathing tyvek weather barrier flashing trim and siding in accordance with manufacturer requirements. Repair or replace damaged fascia and install new soffit in designated areas. Seal all joints penetrations windows and doors with exterior-grade sealant.

ActiveBuilding PermitRepairJun 2026
$1
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2026-083614 BP
๐Ÿ”งArro Construction LLC
1608 PEASE RD

T pole for 1608 Pease Rd

ActiveElectrical PermitHomebuilder LoopJun 2026
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2026-072924 EP
๐Ÿ”งAllison Electric
1608 W 35TH ST

Interior remodel of an existing restaurant use as a coffee bar. Work includes minor demolition new finishes and lighting new work area plumbing. Existing restroom to receive new lighting and finishes.

ActiveElectrical PermitRemodelMay 2026
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2026-049021 EP
๐Ÿ”งGeneral Splice Electrical Services
1608 W 5TH ST UNIT 100

7 DAY - INTERIORE REMODEL OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACE. MOTHERS ROOM AND BOARDROOM. - OVA

FinalPlumbing PermitRemodelMay 2026
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2026-056918 PP
๐Ÿ”งJoe Clark Mechanical Services
1608 W 5TH ST UNIT 100

7 DAY - INTERIORE REMODEL OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACE. MOTHERS ROOM AND BOARDROOM. - OVA

FinalElectrical PermitRemodelMay 2026
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2026-056918 EP
๐Ÿ”งRick Davis Electric

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