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Tower Life Retail Renovation in San Antonio, TX
310 S St. Marys, San Antonio, TX, 78205
Tower Life Retail Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 310 S St. Marys, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M across about 23,211 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 23,211 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $151/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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263 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tower Life Retail Renovation
The Tower Life Retail Renovation at 310 S St. Marys in San Antonio is a $3,500,000 project targeting the river level and street level of the Tower Life Building. The scope includes interior alterations and associated exterior modifications to update the retail spaces within the structure. This renovation affects a total of 23,211 sq ft of space within the historic tower.
SATL Retail Unit LLC is the owner of record for this development, with Beaty Palmer Architects serving as the design firm. Robert Ronson is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, indicating a corporate driver behind the improvements. The estimated cost of $3,500,000 places this project in the top quarter of similar filings in Bexar County.
Construction work started in July 2026, following the registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The TDLR completed its plan review in August 2026, clearing the path for physical construction to proceed. The status of the project is marked as Review Complete, confirming that all necessary accessibility and code reviews have been finalized before the build-out phase.
The timeline for the Tower Life Retail Renovation is longer than the median build window for similar projects in the county. While the median scheduled build window is 103 days, this project is scheduled to finish in April 2027, representing a 273-day construction period. This extended duration accounts for the complexity of working within an existing multi-story structure and the scale of the exterior modifications required.
The location is in the heart of San Antonio, within ZIP code 78205. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates, this area has a population of about 1,653 and a median household income of $34,631. The housing stock in this specific ZIP code is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $470,200. The renovation aims to enhance the retail offerings in this central district, contributing to the local economic activity.
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Tower Life Retail Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 310 S St. Marys, San Antonio, TX 78205 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M covering 23,211 sq ft. SATL Retail Unit LLC is the property owner and Beaty Palmer Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the design firm for the Tower Life Retail Renovation?
Beaty Palmer Architects is the design firm of record for this project. They are responsible for the architectural plans that were reviewed by the TDLR in August 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Tower Life Retail Renovation is $3,500,000. This figure covers the renovation of the river and street levels along with exterior modifications.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027. Construction began in July 2026 after the TDLR completed its plan review in August of that year.
Is the business currently open?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027, and no information is provided regarding tenant opening dates.
Who is the owner of the building?
SATL Retail Unit LLC is listed as the owner/developer of record for this renovation project at 310 S St. Marys in San Antonio.
What is Tower Life Retail Renovation?
Tower Life Retail Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 310 S St. Marys in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project is a renovation of the river level and street level of the Tower Life Building and associated exterior modifications.
Is Tower Life Retail Renovation open in San Antonio?
Tower Life Retail Renovation is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Tower Life Retail Renovation located?
Tower Life Retail Renovation is located at 310 S St. Marys, San Antonio, TX, 78205, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tower Life Retail Renovation?
SATL Retail Unit LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Tower Life Retail Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tower Life Retail Renovation?
Beaty Palmer Architects is the design firm of record for Tower Life Retail Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tower Life Retail Renovation cost and how big is it?
Tower Life Retail Renovation has an estimated construction value of $3.5M and approximately 23,211 square feet (about $151/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project is a renovation of the river level and street level of the Tower Life Building and associated exterior modifications.
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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310 S St. Marys, San Antonio, TX, 78205
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