Velocity Auto Care

Velocity Auto Care is undergoing a $1,100,000 renovation and alteration project at 704 N. Veterans Blvd in San Juan, Texas. The 1,800 sq ft site in Hidalgo County is privately funded and owned by Marco A. Castro. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in March 2027, with work starting September 2026.

The scope of work includes interior demolition and renovation, along with the installation of new exterior signage and an EIFS tower. This physical transformation aims to modernize the facility while maintaining its footprint. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is David C Deming.

Project Details and Context

GreenbergFarrow Architects and Engineers serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The estimated cost of $1,100,000 places this project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the area is $250,000, while the median size is 3,900 sq ft.

The scheduled build window for Velocity Auto Care is 182 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable work. The cost per square foot is $611, significantly above the county median of $71 per square foot. These figures reflect the specific scope and scale of this individual project within the local construction market.

San Juan is located in Hidalgo County, where the unemployment rate was 6.8 percent in July 2026. The ZIP code 78589 has an estimated population of about 39,958 people, with a median household income of $51,662. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $112,400 according to U.S. Census estimates.

The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. The filing indicates private funding for private use on private land. Construction is expected to proceed through the scheduled completion date in March 2027.