Philadelphia · West Mount Airy · #CP-2026-000802
201 W Johnson St
201 W Johnson St, West Mount Airy, PA · 165 homes, apartments
About this project
New five-story residential building with 165 dwelling units, including 40 age-restricted units, and an accessory parking garage at 201 W Johnson St.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE HORIZONTAL EXITS FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) DWELLING UNITS (INCLUDING FORTY (40) AGE-RESTRICTED UNITS) WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (BASEMENT - TYPE IA AND 1ST THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIB). FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Applicant
- PHILA PRESERVATION GROUP, LP
- Contractor
- Fastrack Construction, Inc.
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)|Unknown/Other
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-04-27 · #CP-2026-000802 · Building permit (new construction) · 165 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new five-story apartment building with 165 homes at 201 W Johnson St in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia. County records say 40 of the homes would be age-restricted, meaning reserved for older residents. The plan also includes a parking garage that serves the building.
A 2021 news report describes the site as mostly open grass beside a small access road and a surface parking lot. The lot serves nearby apartment buildings, and the plan would move the road and lot closer to Johnson Street. The same report says a 32-unit building was permitted there in late 2020, and the plans later grew to 165 units. The design has brick up to the fourth floor and balconies with glass railings.
No recent coverage, hearing records or opposition were found. The county filing lists the developer as Philadelphia Preservation Group, LP and the builder as Fastrack Construction, Inc.
What it could mean nearby
- The existing surface parking lot and access road would move closer to Johnson Street, which could change how nearby apartment residents park and get in and out.
- 165 new homes, 40 of them age-restricted, would add housing, including some aimed at older residents.
- The open grass field would be built on, so that green space would be lost.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated 2026-04-27, so the project is in the city's review and permitting stage. No hearing results or approval decisions were found online. Next steps usually include any required design or zoning reviews, then building permits and construction.
- Apr 27, 2026 Latest county filing for the 165-unit building with a parking garage
- Sep 2021 News outlet reports renderings of a five-story, 165-unit building, up from a 32-unit plan
- Dec 2020 Permits issued for an earlier 32-unit building on the site, according to the 2021 report
Want to weigh in? Residents can raise comments with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Planning and Development, and with the local registered community organization if the project goes to a zoning or design review.
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Preservation Group, LP
Around the web
- Renderings Revealed for 201 West Johnson Street in Morton, Northwest PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Sep 7, 2021Describes a five-story, 165-unit building on a mostly vacant site, with the access road and parking lot moving, and an earlier 32-unit permit.
Planning terms explained
- Age-restricted housing
- Homes reserved for residents over a set age, often 55 or 62.
- Accessory parking garage
- A parking structure that supports the main building and is not the main use of the site.
- Registered community organization
- A neighborhood group the city officially recognizes to review and comment on nearby development proposals.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $39.6M
- ~990 roofing squares
- ~165 HVAC systems
- ~165 kitchens / 330+ bathrooms
- ~165,000 sq ft of finished living space
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