611 S. Congress - Common Area Renovation

Monterey & Great Pacific Corporation is renovating the common areas of a five-story office building at 611 S. Congress Avenue in Austin. The project involves alterations to Levels 1 through 5, including restroom renovations, covering a total of 5,975 sq ft. The estimated cost for this work is $1,500,000, which computes to $251 per square foot. This renovation is scheduled to finish in March 2027, with construction starting in June 2026.

The site is located in Travis County, within a FEMA moderate-risk area designated as zone X. The property is privately owned and funded for private use. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026, and plan review was completed in June 2026. The current status is Review Complete, confirming that the accessibility plans have been processed before construction began.

Project Scope and Design

Levy Dykema Architects serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. Steve R Zoerner is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The scope specifically targets the common areas of the existing structure, ensuring that the renovated spaces meet accessibility standards. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration project. This type of work focuses on modifying existing structures rather than new construction, requiring careful integration of new elements into the current building framework.

Context from TDLR filings in Travis County shows that this project’s cost is above the county median for its type. The median estimated cost for similar renovations is $298,000, while this project is in the top quarter. The scheduled build window of 274 days is longer than the county median of 98 days. The cost per square foot of $251 is also above the county median of $103. These figures place the project in a higher tier of investment and duration compared to typical renovations in the region.

Local Context and Ownership

Monterey & Great Pacific Corporation has one other TDLR-registered project, also at 611 S. Congress, totaling $480,000. Levy Dykema Architects has six other registered projects in Austin, with a combined total of $1,655,000. These include projects at Bridgepoint Building 4, Bridgepoint Building 1, Uplands I, and The Offices at Domain I. The firm’s portfolio in Austin demonstrates a consistent presence in the local commercial real estate market. The ZIP code 78704 has a population of about 50,479, with a median household income of $97,160. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $862,000.

City of Austin permit records show three permits on file at this street address, issued between October 2020 and June 2026. These include two Building Permits and one Mechanical Permit. The most recent permit was for the removal of a roof mechanical condensing unit and associated refrigeration. Another permit covered a seven-day interior remodel of an existing office space. A third permit involved the replacement of a complete central heat and air system. These records reflect ongoing maintenance and updates to the building’s infrastructure over the past several years.