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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel in Austin, TX
5502 Clay Ave, Austin, TX, 78756
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 5502 Clay Ave, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 3,904 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $200K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,904 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $51/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel
The North Building at 5502 Clay Ave in Austin is undergoing a renovation and alteration project that returns the 3,904 sq ft structure to an unoccupied shell condition. This work is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with construction beginning in June 2026. The project is filed under the name Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
5500 Clay, LLC. is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. The design firm of record is MK Architects, and Kathy Ann Riley is the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost for the interior and exterior renovation is $200,000, which computes to $51 per square foot.
Project Scope and Timeline
The scope involves converting the existing building back into a shell state, ensuring it remains unoccupied upon completion. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026. The filing indicates a construction window from June 2026 to October 2026. This timeline represents a 122-day build window, which is close to the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Travis County.
In the surrounding area, Census estimates for ZIP code 78756 indicate a population of about 9,844 and a median household income of $97,149. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied, with 4,943 housing units and a median owner-occupied home value of $788,600. These demographics provide context for the commercial real estate environment where this shell building is situated.
City of Austin permit records at this street address show three permits issued between January 2026 and July 2026. These include two electrical permits and one building permit. A certificate-of-occupancy-related record dated July 2026 notes a change of use to return to shell status, explicitly marked as not for occupancy. Another record details a repair to an existing meter loop to 200 amps. These municipal records align with the TDLR filing’s description of the building being returned to a non-occupied state.
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Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5502 Clay Ave, Austin, TX 78756 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 3,904 sq ft. 5500 Clay, LLC. is the property owner and MK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the North Building open for business?
The TDLR filing states the renovation turns the building back into a shell and unoccupied. City permit records confirm a change of use to shell status marked as not for occupancy. The project is scheduled to finish in October 2026.
Who is the owner of the North Building project?
The owner of record is 5500 Clay, LLC. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The design firm of record is MK Architects.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $200,000. This equates to $51 per square foot for the 3,904 sq ft building. This cost is below the median estimated cost of $298,000 for similar projects in Travis County.
When does construction start and end?
Construction is scheduled to start in June 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026 prior to the start of construction.
What is Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel?
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 5502 Clay Ave in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior/ Exterior renovation of existing building to be turned back into shell building - unoccupied
Is Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel open in Austin?
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel located?
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel is located at 5502 Clay Ave, Austin, TX, 78756, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel?
5500 Clay, LLC. is the property owner/developer of record for Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel?
MK Architects is the design firm of record for Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel cost and how big is it?
Clay Ave. Shell Bldg. Remodel has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 3,904 square feet (about $51/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior/ Exterior renovation of existing building to be turned back into shell building - unoccupied
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.
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5502 Clay Ave, Austin, TX, 78756
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