Philadelphia · West Mount Airy · #CP-2025-005749
229 W Upsal St
229 W Upsal St, West Mount Airy, PA · 46 homes, apartments
About this project
Construction of a four-story attached multi-family building with 46 dwelling units and 141 parking spaces at 229 W Upsal St.
Official description: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS MULTI-FAMILY (FOURTY-SIX (46) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND FOURTEEN (14) OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES FOR A TOTAL ONE-HUNDRED FOURTY-ONE ACCESORY (141) PARKING SPACES (EIGHTY-SIX (86) SURFACE SPACES AND FIFTY-FIVE (55) GARAGE SPACES, INCLUDING ONE (1) EXISTING ELECTRICAL VEHICLE SPACE) AND BICYCLE STORAGE (SIXTEEN (16) EXISTING BICYCLE SPACES). AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************
- Contractor
- Hart Co
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-05-05 · #CP-2025-005749 · Building permit (new construction) · 43 lots/units
- 2025-04-15 · #ZP-2024-012890 · Building permit (new construction) · 46 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new four-story attached apartment building with 46 units at 229 W Upsal St in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia. The plans call it Upsal Hall. It would be added to a site that already has apartment buildings, on a lot of about 32,000 square feet that slopes steeply.
The county records list 141 parking spaces. News coverage of the zoning permit says that figure is the total for the whole property (86 surface and 55 garage spaces). Only 14 spaces are reserved for the new building. About two-thirds of the lot would stay open area.
PhillyYIMBY reported in May 2026 that a zoning permit had been issued. It listed the owner as GY Properties and the contractor as Finch Development LLC, with a construction cost of $3.7 million. No opposition or tenant information was found. The county filing names Hart Co, and no source was found linking that company to the project.
What it could mean nearby
- 46 new apartments would add housing in West Mount Airy.
- Only 14 dedicated parking spaces are planned for the new building, so street parking and traffic around the complex could be affected.
- The site sits in steep-slope and watershed protection areas, so stormwater and grading are reviewed closely.
- Most of the lot would remain open area, according to the zoning plans.
Where it stands
A zoning permit was issued by May 2026, and the plans note Planning Commission approvals for the watershed overlay, earth moving, steep slopes and landscaping. Building permits and construction usually follow. No later status was found.
- May 7, 2026 PhillyYIMBY reported the zoning permit for the 46-unit building
- May 5, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Zoning approval is already issued, so remaining reviews are handled by the City of Philadelphia's Department of Planning and Development and the Planning Commission. Residents can contact the local registered community organization or the city.
Who's behind it
Hart Co
Around the web
- Zoning Permit Issued for 46-Unit Building at 229 West Upsal Street in Northwest PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · May 7, 2026Reports the zoning permit, the 46 apartments, 14 dedicated parking spaces, the site's overlays and the project team.
Planning terms explained
- RM-3
- A Philadelphia zoning category that allows medium-density multifamily residential buildings.
- Steep Slope Protection overlay
- Extra city rules that limit and review building on steeply sloped land to prevent erosion and instability.
- Wissahickon Watershed overlay
- Extra rules to protect stormwater and streams that drain into the Wissahickon Creek.
- Impervious coverage
- The share of a lot covered by surfaces such as roofs and pavement that water cannot soak through.
- Zoning permit
- City approval that a proposed use and building size comply with zoning, issued before a building permit.
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: $11.0M
- ~276 roofing squares
- ~46 HVAC systems
- ~46 kitchens / 92+ bathrooms
- ~46,000 sq ft of finished living space