Updated: Jul 06, 2026
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Address
1516 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
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Buckminster Green Construction
Buckminster Green is a design-build remodeler and general contractor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We specialize in fine renovations on homes in the Philadelphia region, executing all phases of design, pre-construction and construction. We can see your project through from planning and design to the finishing touches to create your ideal home. In everything we do, we bring experience, a love for design, and a systematic approach to remodeling. We follow sustainable building practices so that the final product is not only beautiful and functional, but a healthy and long-lasting space.
From BuildZoom: Buckminster Green, 1516 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA (Owned by: Kenny Grono) holds a Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Buckminster Green, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
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Buckminster Green Contact Information
Phone Number: (484) 432-2692
Address: 1516 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Buckminster Green Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By Lewis A.March 12, 2015Convert a 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom apartmentHappy to recommend
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By AnonymousMarch 10, 2015Bathroom Remodel$035 days
Buckminster Green is a top notch contractor who delivered our bathroom on time and on budget. I couldn't speak highly enough about the quality of their work or the people involved.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof... see more
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N/A
Permit #:
1049612
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issued
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Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.(as per historic commission approval- no changes to windows or exterior doors)
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N/A
Permit #:
1049608
Status:
issued
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Level1 alteration: to an exiting one family dwelling (condo) - no framining layout changes or work to fire rated assembilies approved on this permit. replace kitchen and two bathrooms light drywall(non rated) structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof framing o... see more
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Permit #:
1001004
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complete
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Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof... see more
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Permit #:
970721
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complete
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Non structural kitchen master bathroom and new laundry ***all mechanicals require separate permits*** pt
Valuation:
$257,320
Permit #:
R-2019-1608
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,563
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Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
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Permit #:
959456
Status:
complete
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Interior alterations to the 2nd-4th floors of an existing structure. no change in occupancy proposed (2nd-4th floors to be used as six (6) dwelling units). alterations to include new millwork and finishes throughout. no work to exterior no structural work no change to egress no change to rated partitions. structure is not sprinklkered
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N/A
Permit #:
832435
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complete
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Level 1 interior alternations to with no change to rated assemblies minor repairs to gypsum wallboard include replacing floating floors, cabinets and tile. no major changes to plumbing to electrical.no changes to hvac and no work to exterior. separate permits required for plumbing electric and hvac. no other work on this permit. call the inspector at least 24 hours prior to the start ... see more
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Permit #:
864162
Status:
complete
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Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for remodeling of bathroom and bedroom of unit h of an existing eight (8) family dwelling as per approved plans. building not required to be sprinklered. **separate permits required for any mep work**
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Permit #:
838713
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complete
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Install steel beam and remove section of load bearing wall on first floor. construct pilot house stairs to roof from third floor and roof deck. additional inteior cosmetic work like painting and replacing floors
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Permit #:
927834
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complete
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To combine two (2) existing dwelling units known as 520 & 522 into a single unit resulting in a new total of four-hundred-and-twenty-eight (428) dwelling units (multi-family household living) within an existing building with other uses & accessory parking as previously approved; no change in height or area of existing building; previously reduced to 430 units under ap#787523 and 429 u... see more
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Permit #:
844240
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complete
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Fit-out of first floor shell commercial space (see permit 640930 for new construction) for a grocery store as per approved plans. building fully sprinklered. **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
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Permit #:
851126
Status:
issued
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Construction of rear roof deck to an existing attached structure per submitted plan
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Permit #:
1049623
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issued
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Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
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Permit #:
886838
Status:
complete
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Replace all windows. re-roof and repair/replace gutters and downspouts.front windows to be all wood windows per the attached historical approved shop drawings
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Permit #:
901608
Status:
complete
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Construction of rear roof deck to an existing attached structure
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Permit #:
1049620
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complete
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Interior renovations to combine units 701 and 702 into one unit as per plans as part of a multifamily. separate permit required for m e p and fss
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Permit #:
850729
Status:
complete
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Construct roof deck and pilot house
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Permit #:
927831
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complete
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Remodel two bathrooms. paint and refinish floors throughout. replace rear patio doors and trasom windows. at rear no work to front facade. any existing exterior chinmey at roof to remain. fhc staff to review window drawings for final approval of rear replacement. remove chimney section or rear load bearing wall. see attach drawings by engineer. second floor interior
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Permit #:
785222
Status:
complete
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Brick re-pointing as per phc approved notes** ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
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Permit #:
719472
Status:
ACTIVE
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Verified License
| HIC # | 43620 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Verified License
| HIC # | PA012016 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2025.
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License Not Verified
| HIC # | PA012016 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | Full Service General Contracting Company Specializing In Residential Remodeling Using Green Methods And Materials. |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2023. Check the current license status of Buckminster Green with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| HIC # | NAT-20261-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Penn National |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
44
Permits
- Building permit records show that Buckminster Green has worked on 44 permitted projects.
Buckminster Green Employees
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Kenny Grono
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I would be more than happy to recommend Kenny to anyone. He is straightforward, helpful, and easy to deal with. He finds a way to do what you’d like rather than give you a million reasons why you can’t do it. The quality of his workmanship is excellent, and where problem did exist, he was quick to the mark to fix them rather than putting the blame on someone else.
Incidentally Kenny did a complete conversion from a 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom apartment in a historic building near Rittenhouse Square. The project was a complete renovation – new plumbing, wiring, kitchens and bathrooms. Walls were moved! And all on the 3rd and 4th floors of a historic building with no elevator. It was a real challenge but the end result is fabulous.