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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Elm Ridge Apartments in Austin, TX
235 14ht Street, Austin, TX, 78702
Elm Ridge Apartments is a renovation/alteration project at 235 14ht Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M across about 7,770 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.6M
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- Reported floor area
- 7,770 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $212/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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34 days after the preceding date shown.
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58 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Elm Ridge Apartments
Elm Ridge Apartments in Austin is undergoing a $1,650,000 renovation and alteration project focused on clubhouse updates and site improvements for accessibility. The work covers 7,770 sq ft of space at 235 14th Street in Travis County. TDLR completed the plan review in July 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in September 2027, with construction beginning in September 2026.
The owner of record, Elm Ridge Preservation, engaged DNA Workshop as the design firm for this privately funded initiative. The project is located on private land for private use. Holly Respondek is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
Project Scale and Market Context
This renovation is significantly larger than typical projects in the area. Among 15,005 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, the median estimated cost is $298,000, while this project’s $1,650,000 budget places it in the top quarter of expenditures. The median size for these filings is 3,800 sq ft, making the 7,770 sq ft scope of this work more than double the median.
The cost efficiency also stands out. The median cost per square foot for comparable Travis County filings is $103, whereas this project’s computed rate is $212 per sq ft. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration projects. DNA Workshop has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $34,053,275, including developments in Dallas, Boerne, and San Antonio.
Local Area and Labor Market
The project is located in ZIP code 78702, a neighborhood with a population of about 26,495 residents. Census estimates for this area indicate a median household income of $101,304 and a median owner-occupied home value of $644,200. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied, with 14,573 housing units recorded.
Travis County’s labor market context includes an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent, according to FRED data for July 2026. The project’s status is listed as Review Complete with TDLR. No other operational details or opening dates are provided in the registration record.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Elm Ridge Apartments is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 235 14ht Street, Austin, TX 78702 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M covering 7,770 sq ft. Elm Ridge Preservation is the property owner and DNA Workshop is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is construction finishing?
The project is scheduled to finish in September 2027. Construction is set to start in September 2026, following the completion of plan review in July 2026.
Who is the design firm?
DNA Workshop is the registered design firm of record for this project. They have six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including developments in Dallas and San Antonio.
Is the project in a flood zone?
It falls within zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
How does the cost compare to local projects?
The $1,650,000 cost is above the Travis County median of $298,000 for renovation and alteration filings. It places the project in the top quarter of comparable expenditures in the county.
What is the scope of work?
The scope includes clubhouse renovation and site improvements for accessibility. The project covers 7,770 sq ft and is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is Elm Ridge Apartments?
Elm Ridge Apartments is a renovation/alteration project at 235 14ht Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Clubhouse renovation and site improvements for accessibility.
Is Elm Ridge Apartments open in Austin?
Elm Ridge Apartments is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Elm Ridge Apartments located?
Elm Ridge Apartments is located at 235 14ht Street, Austin, TX, 78702, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Elm Ridge Apartments?
Elm Ridge Preservation is the property owner/developer of record for Elm Ridge Apartments, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Elm Ridge Apartments?
DNA Workshop is the design firm of record for Elm Ridge Apartments, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Elm Ridge Apartments cost and how big is it?
Elm Ridge Apartments has an estimated construction value of $1.6M and approximately 7,770 square feet (about $212/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Clubhouse renovation and site improvements for accessibility.
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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235 14ht Street, Austin, TX, 78702
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