Switchyards

Switchyards is an interior renovation project located at 3601 S Congress Building I Unit 100 in Austin, Texas. The work involves an interior remodel specifically for switchyards, with an estimated cost of $70,000. The project is registered with TDLR and is targeted for November 2026, following a registration date in September 2026. Plan review is pending.

Project Scope and Design

The renovation is being executed by CIM Urban REIT Properties IX LP, the owner of record. Ben Rosenblum Studio serves as the design firm of record for this specific filing. Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist assigned to the project. The scope is described as an interior remodel for switchyards, indicating a focus on electrical or utility infrastructure within the existing structure.

This project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The filing lists a square footage of 1 sq ft, which likely reflects the specific unit or area of alteration rather than the total building size. The scheduled build window is 44 days, which is shorter than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration filings.

Local Context and Comparison

In Travis County, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects is $298,196. This project’s cost of $70,000 falls below that county median, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent filings. Ben Rosenblum Studio has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,117,000, including locations in Bellaire and Houston. The design firm’s other projects have various statuses, ranging from review complete to inspection complete.

The address is in ZIP code 78704, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates a population of about 50,479. The median household income in this area is $97,160, and the median owner-occupied home value is $862,000. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied. City of Austin permit records show 24 permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2024 and April 2026. These include electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing permits, with the most recent involving interior alterations of an existing office space.

The project is not yet complete, as plan review is pending and the completion date is targeted for November 2026. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered. Readers should note that construction status does not confirm business operations or opening dates. The project is a specific unit renovation within a larger building, and the facts provided do not indicate any changes to the overall building structure or other tenants.