Austin · permit 2023-030883 MP

401 E 5TH ST

Extensive renovation of this 1938 fire station to largely maintain the apparatus room (garage) while largely reconfiguring the balance of the interior to convert the dormitory into individual sleeping rooms with new kitchens day rooms study rooms offices and workout room. A two-story addition adds an additional exit stair elevator and entry lobby creating a new main accessible public entry. At the second floor the addition extends over the existing roof to expand the kitchen and dining areas. The roof immediately adjacent this addition will be re-roofed and will include an exterior terrace improvement.The work also includes all new mechanical electrical and plumbing including a new electrical service. The existing windows are being replaced with thermal windows