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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI in El Paso, TX
5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX, 79905
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI is a renovation/alteration project at 5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $55K across about 1,313 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $55K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,313 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $42/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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📰About Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI
A 1,313 sq ft tenant space within an existing 2,151 sq ft building at 5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905, is undergoing renovation and alteration. The project, registered with TDLR in June 2026, involves legalizing an existing car dealership space. Construction began in May 2026, and the timeline is targeted for September 2026.
The work is described as a renovation or alteration of the tenant area, with an estimated cost of $55,000. This equates to $42 per square foot, a figure that sits below the county median of $66 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in El Paso County. The total estimated cost is also below the county median of $203,814 for this type of work.
El Paso GCM is listed as the owner and developer of record for this privately funded project on private land. GRX Architects serves as the design firm of record. Olaf E Brunjes is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The scheduled build window is 138 days, which is close to the county median of 120 days for comparable projects.
Design and Location Context
GRX Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $4,200,000. These include projects in El Paso and Socorro, such as The Sage At Cimarron Bldg J & K and Pyrocom TI. The specific location is in ZIP code 79905, where the U.S. Census Bureau reports a population of about 22,062 and a median household income of $25,496. The area has 9,168 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $103,900.
The project status is registered with TDLR, and plan review is pending. The completion date on the filing is September 2026. This renovation focuses on the specific tenant space within the larger building structure, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards as part of the legal process for the car dealership.
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Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $55K covering 1,313 sq ft. El Paso GCM is the property owner and GRX Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the car dealership open?
The TDLR record indicates the project is under renovation and alteration. The status is Project Registered, and completion is targeted for September 2026. There is no information in the filing stating that the business is open or operating.
Who is the developer of the project?
El Paso GCM is the owner and developer of record for this project. The work is being performed on privately funded, private land for private use.
What is the square footage of the renovation?
The scope of work covers a tenant space of 1,313 sq ft within an existing building that totals 2,151 sq ft. The estimated cost for this specific area is $55,000.
When is the project expected to be finished?
The filing states that construction started in May 2026. The completion date on the record is September 2026, and the project is targeted for September 2026.
Who is the design firm?
GRX Architects is the design firm of record for this project. They are also associated with other TDLR-registered projects in El Paso and Socorro.
What is Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI?
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI is a renovation/alteration project at 5500 El Paso Dr in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant space within an existing 2,151 SF building
Is Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI open in El Paso?
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 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 Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI located?
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI is located at 5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX, 79905, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI?
El Paso GCM is the property owner/developer of record for Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI?
GRX Architects is the design firm of record for Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI cost and how big is it?
Existing Car Dealership Legalized TI has an estimated construction value of $55K and approximately 1,313 square feet (about $42/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant space within an existing 2,151 SF building
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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5500 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX, 79905
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