Addition & Remodel at 5515 Duval St

What was permitted

Homeowners in Austin considering property modifications will find this permit interesting. It details the conversion of an existing single-family house into a two-family dwelling, including the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the rear.

This building permit was issued on May 13, 2026, with an estimated project cost of $5,000. The work is being managed by Zach Reich, a General Contractor.

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Tracking number, work description, cost and dates

Tracking number	2026-057378 BP
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Job filing number	—
Work type	Building Permit · Addition and Remodel
Status	Active
Job description	Convert existing single family 2460 sqft house to a 2-family (single family with ADU-SFR in the rear) property. The original house is 960 sqft (new Bldg 1) 1500 sqft in the rear (new Bldg 2). Only the back 750 sqft downstairs will be modified (add sink and associated plumbing to make the back structure a separate dwelling unit. No work will be completed in the original house or the upstairs in the back. Need 1 additional electric meter (2 total) and NO TAP PLAN. 8/14 CM Per Mayra a sink will be permitted on the second floor for wet bar but no cooking appliances or branch circuits for those appliances will be permitted. Micro Disposal Range circuits are to be removed completely. Existing fridge circuit and waterline in front of furnace closet will need to be removed as well. Owner will repurpose dishwasher circuit for new fridge circuit. Current location of fridge blocks access to furnace closet.
Floor / unit	—
Estimated cost	$5,000
Approved	December 23, 2025
Issued	May 13, 2026
Expires	March 21, 2027
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