Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Bessie's
234 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Bessie's is a renovation/alteration project at 234 W 2nd Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 1,942 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,942 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $257/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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📰About Bessie's
Amli is renovating a 1,942-square-foot tenant space at 234 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. The project, filed under the name Bessie's, involves an interior finish-out and the removal of a non-structural demising wall to create a new dining area connected to the adjacent restaurant at 238 W 2nd Street. The estimated cost for this renovation is $500,000, which works out to $257 per square foot.
The work is registered with TDLR as a renovation/alteration project. The scope includes remodeling the bar and front facade, but no new square footage is being added. The owner of record is AMLI Downtown Austin LP, and the design firm of record is MMD Architecture. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and construction start is scheduled for the same month. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for January 2027. The scheduled build window is 93 days, which is close to the county median of 98 days for similar renovation filings in Travis County.
This project is privately funded on private land for private use. The site is located in ZIP code 78701, an area with a population of about 11,114 and a median household income of $154,867 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $653,600.
MMD Architecture has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $800,000. These include the Amli Building in Austin, valued at $500,000 with review complete, and Hurst Garage in Elgin, valued at $300,000 with inspection complete. The estimated cost of this project is above the county median of $298,117 for renovation/alteration filings in Travis County. The cost per square foot of $257 is also above the county median of $103.
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Bessie's is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 234 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 1,942 sq ft. AMLI Downtown Austin LP is the property owner and MMD Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Amli renovation project?
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for January 2027. Construction start is scheduled for September 2026.
What is the total cost and size of the project?
The estimated cost is $500,000 for a 1,942-square-foot space. This results in a cost of $257 per square foot. No new square footage is being added to the building.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
The owner of record is AMLI Downtown Austin LP. The design firm of record is MMD Architecture. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist for the filing.
Is the business Bessie's open for the public?
The TDLR record indicates construction is in progress with completion targeted for January 2027. The record does not confirm whether the business is open or operating to the public.
What specific changes are being made to the interior?
The scope includes an interior finish-out of the 1,942-square-foot space. A non-structural demising wall is being removed to create a new dining area connected to the adjacent restaurant at 238 W 2nd Street. The bar and front facade are also being remodeled.
What is Bessie's?
Bessie's is a renovation/alteration project at 234 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior finish-out of 1,942 SF tenant space at 234 W 2nd St, combined with adjacent restaurant at 238 W 2nd St by removal of a non-structural demising wall for new dining area. Bar and front facade remodeled. No added square footage.
Is Bessie's open in Austin?
Bessie's is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Bessie's located?
Bessie's is located at 234 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Bessie's?
AMLI Downtown Austin LP is the property owner/developer of record for Bessie's, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Bessie's?
MMD Architecture is the design firm of record for Bessie's, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Bessie's cost and how big is it?
Bessie's has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 1,942 square feet (about $257/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior finish-out of 1,942 SF tenant space at 234 W 2nd St, combined with adjacent restaurant at 238 W 2nd St by removal of a non-structural demising wall for new dining area. Bar and front facade remodeled. No added square footage.
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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234 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701
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