Demolition at 809 Congress Ave, Austin
809 CONGRESS AVE, 78701
Estimated Project Cost
Not disclosed
Building Permit · Demolition
Issued
May 21, 2026
Expires
May 21, 2028
License
General Contractor
About This Project
A demolition project is underway at 809 Congress Ave in Austin, targeting an approximately 3611 square foot restaurant building constructed around 1925. This permit allows for the removal of the existing structure.
This demolition permit was issued on May 21, 2026, and is active. Southwest Destructors****MAIN*** is the general contractor for this demolition.
What This Means For You
The demolition of this historic restaurant building at 809 Congress Ave signals a significant change for the downtown Austin area.
The Business That Did This Work
Southwest Destructors****MAIN***
General Contractor
P.O. BOX 504
Permit Details
| Tracking Number | 2026-062859 BP |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | Building Permit · Demolition |
| Status | Active |
| Job Description | Demolition of an approximately 3611 sq. ft. restaurant building circa 1925. 2026 015015 DA - Approved |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | — |
| Approved | May 14, 2026 |
| Issued | May 21, 2026 |
| Expires | May 21, 2028 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
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