GM Financial - Burnett 39th Floor, South in Fort Worth, TX

GM Financial completed a minor renovation of the south side of level thirty-nine at Burnett Plaza in Fort Worth. The project covered 5,400 square feet of office space within the 801 Cherry Street building. Swiss Burnett, LLC, the owner of record, engaged VLK as the design firm for this alteration. The work focused on furniture updates for the tenant space, with an estimated cost of $350,000.

The construction timeline was efficient relative to regional norms. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026, with plan review and construction start occurring in the same month. The filing indicated a completion date of June 2026. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete. This status is recorded in the state’s accessibility database as Inspection Complete.

Project Scope and Cost

The renovation involved minor alterations to existing office infrastructure. The estimated cost of $350,000 places the project above the Tarrant County median for similar renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $250,000. However, the cost per square foot was $65, which is below the county median of $79. The scheduled build window of 64 days was shorter than the county median of 92 days for projects of this type.

VLK, the design firm of record, has other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including work for the Perot Museum and Port Neches Groves ISD. Swiss Burnett, LLC, holds four other registered projects in Fort Worth, with total estimated costs of $4,080,000. These include other floors of Burnett Plaza and a separate 30th-floor renovation for GM Financial.

Location and Area Context

The building is located in the Sundance Square area of Fort Worth, Tarrant County. The ZIP code 76102 has an estimated population of 11,783 residents, with a median household income of $74,293. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied. Nearby businesses include Sundance Square, Bass Performance Hall, and several hotels such as the Hilton Fort Worth and Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown.

City of Fort Worth permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address. The most recent permits, issued between November 2025 and May 2026, include commercial building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. The total declared valuation for these 25 permits is $2,674,508. A certificate-of-occupancy-related record dated April 2026 is also present in the municipal records.