Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Sea Life Tenant Improvments
849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, San Antonio, TX, 78205
Sea Life Tenant Improvments is a renovation/alteration project at 849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, 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 $3.0M across about 14,862 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 14,862 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $202/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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149 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Sea Life Tenant Improvments
Renovation work at 849 E. Commerce Street in San Antonio is underway for a 14,862 sq ft tenant improvement project. The filing identifies the scope as improvements to existing sale space and back-of-house support rooms, with an estimated cost of $3,000,000. This renovation is targeted for April 2027, following a construction start scheduled for November 2026.
The project, registered under the filing name Sea Life Tenant Improvments, is owned by New Rivercenter Mall II LP. Parkway C&A, LP serves as the design firm of record, while James J Heilman is the registered accessibility specialist. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration type on private land for private use.
Project Scale and Cost Context
With an estimated cost of $3,000,000 for 14,862 sq ft, the project calculates to $202 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $85 per square foot for similar renovation filings in Bexar County. The total estimated cost also sits above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of comparable projects by value.
The scheduled build window from November 2026 to April 2027 spans 149 days. This duration is longer than the county median build window of 103 days for renovation and alteration projects. The site is located in Bexar County, San Antonio, specifically in ZIP code 78205. According to U.S. Census estimates for this area, the median household income is $34,631, and the median owner-occupied home value is $470,200.
Owner and Firm History
New Rivercenter Mall II LP has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,450,000, including work at Shops at Rivercenter and Rivercenter Mall. Parkway C&A, LP has six other registered projects totaling $33,529,007, with recent work in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Victoria.
City of San Antonio permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address. The 25 most recent permits were issued between October 2025 and September 2026. These include 10 On Premise Sign permits, 5 Minor Commercial Repair Permits, 3 Electrical General Permits, 2 Electrical TOPS Permits, and 2 Plumbing General Permits. The most recent permits listed involve suites 252, 348, 151, and 337 at 849 E Commerce Street.
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Sea Life Tenant Improvments is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78205 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 14,862 sq ft. New Rivercenter Mall II LP is the property owner and Parkway C&A, LP is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sea Life tenant improvement project open to the public?
The project is registered with TDLR and construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. Completion is targeted for April 2027. There is no information indicating the space is open or operating.
Who is the owner of the Sea Life tenant improvements?
The owner of record is New Rivercenter Mall II LP. The design firm is Parkway C&A, LP, and the registered accessibility specialist is James J Heilman.
What is the estimated cost per square foot for this renovation?
The estimated cost is $3,000,000 for 14,862 sq ft, which calculates to $202 per square foot. This is above the Bexar County median of $85 per square foot for similar projects.
Where is the Sea Life tenant improvement project located?
The project is located at 849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78205. It is in Bexar County and is registered with TDLR for accessibility compliance.
What is the construction timeline for this project?
Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026. The completion date on the filing is April 2027, making the project targeted for April 2027.
What is Sea Life Tenant Improvments?
Sea Life Tenant Improvments is a renovation/alteration project at 849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900 in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant improvements to existing sale space and back of house support rooms
Is Sea Life Tenant Improvments open in San Antonio?
Sea Life Tenant Improvments is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Sea Life Tenant Improvments located?
Sea Life Tenant Improvments is located at 849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, San Antonio, TX, 78205, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of Sea Life Tenant Improvments?
New Rivercenter Mall II LP is the property owner/developer of record for Sea Life Tenant Improvments, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Sea Life Tenant Improvments?
Parkway C&A, LP is the design firm of record for Sea Life Tenant Improvments, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Sea Life Tenant Improvments cost and how big is it?
Sea Life Tenant Improvments has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 14,862 square feet (about $202/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant improvements to existing sale space and back of house support rooms
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.
Location & views
849 E. Commerce Street Suite 900, San Antonio, TX, 78205
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Building permits found at or near this location
849 E COMMERCE STE 252 - MINOR COMMERCAL
849 E COMMERCE STE 348 - MINOR COMMERCIAL
849 E COMMERCE STE 151 - MINOR COMMERCIAL
849 E COMMERCE STE 337 - MINOR COMMERCIAL
849 E COMMERCE ST
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