Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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Address
383 E Street Rd Suite 03, Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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First Choice Renovation Construction
Founded by Arkadiy Bondarenko, First Choice Renovation LLC serves homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Since its founding ten years ago, the company has delivered residential and commercial construction and renovation projects that emphasize both functionality and aesthetics. Arkadiy leads the team by drawing inspiration from his global travels, integrating design ideas and strategies tailored to each client’s needs. First Choice Renovation is equipped to handle projects from initial framework to final touches, relying on a network of experienced craftsmen and builders. The company works on ground-up builds as well as renovations, focusing on modern general contracting solutions that address the priorities of properties throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.
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Phone Number: (215) 604-1578
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Address: 383 E Street Rd Suite 03, Philadelphia, PA 19019
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First Choice Renovation LLC Philadelphia
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First Choice Renovation LLC has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Choice Renovation LLC has worked on at least
19.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First Choice Renovation LLC mostly works on
home addition
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $50,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by First Choice Renovation LLC
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For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical electrical and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable to be used for storage and utilities only
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-004396
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a 2nd-floor addition to the side of an existing two-story attached two-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical plumbing and mechanical work*
Valuation:
$44,600
Permit #:
RP-2024-006652
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodeling that includes new hardwood floors new millwork cabinetry countertops drywall finishing and painting appliances installation. includes replacement of 3 windows at rear (not visible from street). increase the size of 1 alley window (not visible from the street) install new steel lintel per attached engineer's drawings
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-008121
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of an detached 4-story structure with roof access structure for access to residential roof deck. structure for use as multi-family household living 28 dwelling units including three (3) mixed (low) income units and ten (10) off street bicycle (class 1a) parking spaces on an accessible route. building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13 and standpipes to be... see more
Valuation:
$4,750,000
Permit #:
CP-2022-007184
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Existing 3-story single family residence w partial cellar. proposed interior & exterior alterations. size location & extent per attached plans. proposed rear 3rd floor roof deck and proposed main roof deck & pilot house additions size location & extent per attached plans. no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor included
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
RP-2021-004315
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit stadards 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
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-004336
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level 2 alteration to the 4th and 5th floor of an attched 5-story structure of type iiia construction as per plans. for a certificate of occupancy for artist studio space with layout as show. the entire building must be protected with a sprinkle system designed per nfpa 13 standards and standpipes designed per nfpa 14 standards
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
CP-2023-005377
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez standard ez permit stadards 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... see more
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-005344
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Existing 3-story single family residence to remain. proposed interior & exterior alterations throughout size location & extent per attached plans. proposed rear 1-story partial 3rd floor addition w roof deck accessed via spiral stair. size location & extent per attached plans
Valuation:
$215,000
Permit #:
RP-2021-013325
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For change of occupancy at basement to 3rd floor (group b) with 4th & 5th floor to be vacant. and level ii alterations to include new partitions fixtures furnishings finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
CP-2023-000967
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Issued with the following condtions per phc: no exterior work ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings only as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no construction on this permit. ez interior non-load bearing demolish of floors 1-3 only. floors 4 & 5 not occupied
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
GM-2023-001321
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code all references codes and standards and the attached ez standard where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
GM-2023-002347
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* 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 any modificati... see more
Valuation:
$141,628
Permit #:
RP-2021-002556
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of rear addition and repair of an existing deck as part of an existing household living single family dwelling. size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for plumbing electric and mechanical.* ** all work shallto be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commissions guidelines and approved plan.**
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-010898
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** 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 ... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-000305
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For alterations to an existing (3) story light-framed struture to include interior alterations throughout a proposed 3-story light-framed rear addition with 3rd floor roof deck underpinning installation new rear foundation walls with egress window well and fire-rated exterior walls per plans reviewed by pcpc and phc. per historical commission approval exterior marble steps to be resto... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
880902
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of an attached three story structure of type vb construction with a cellar and a roof deck with a roof access structure for two dwelling units as per plans
Valuation:
$354,100
Permit #:
RP-2021-001082
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
This application is to finish out permit 794500. that permit was for new construction of a three-story semi-detached single-family home with a roof deck and access structure. construction began and was more than half completed: all framing was completed. however construction lapsed and the permit expired. this permit is for interior finishes insulation and anything else needed to clos... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
RP-2020-011700
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an exiting one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans
Valuation:
$11,880
Permit #:
GM-2024-005009
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez deck (exist. O...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
GM-2024-006207
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez deck (exist. O...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 064045 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 07-11-2025 |
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| HIC # | PA055252 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 058060 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 34378 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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108
BuildZoom Score
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| Insurer | Lmk Insurance |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
89
Permits
- Building permit records show that First Choice Renovation LLC has worked on 89 permitted projects.
First Choice Renovation LLC Employees
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Arkadiy P. Bondarenko
Owner