Commerce Retail

The 2800 Commerce Renovation project is a 12,500-square-foot interior and exterior remodel in Dallas, transforming a former warehouse into multi-tenant retail space. Located at 2800 Commerce in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, the work is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The project is registered with TDLR under the name Commerce Retail, with an estimated cost of $300,000.

Construction on the site is set to begin in May 2026, following the completion of plan review in April 2026. The registration was filed in March 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. This timeline indicates a scheduled build window of 214 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work involves converting the existing warehouse structure into a multi-tenant retail environment. The estimated cost of $300,000 places this project above the county median of $249,000 for renovation and alteration projects. However, the cost per square foot is $24, which is below the county median of $72 per square foot. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

The owner of record is 2800 Commerce Investors LLC, and the design firm of record is Dean Dekker, Architect. David E Larsen is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. Dean Dekker, Architect has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,170,000, including locations in Dallas, Prosper, and Richardson. All of those other projects have completed review.

Local Context

The project is situated in a commercial area with several established businesses nearby, including Twisted Root Burger Co., Angry Dog, and Trees. The ZIP code 75226 has a population of about 5,010, with a median household income of $69,589. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project adds to the retail inventory in Deep Ellum, a neighborhood known for its mixed-use development and active commercial scene.

The transformation of this warehouse space reflects a broader trend in Dallas of repurposing industrial buildings for retail and commercial use. The 12,500-square-foot size is larger than the median size of 4,226 square feet for similar projects in the county. The project’s completion will add new retail options to the area, contributing to the economic activity in Deep Ellum and the surrounding Dallas market.