luxury properties for sale San Juan, Puerto Rico

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Puerto Rico’s architectural history awaits at 251 and 253 Tetuan Street in Old San Juan. Designed by renowned Czech architect Antonin Nechodoma and built in 1920, this expansive property was formerly the historic Scotia Bank. The iconic building is offered in a cleaned shell condition, providing a blank canvas for visionary investors to reimagine it as an unparalleled masterpiece with mixed zoning. Spanning five floors with soaring ceilings and a distinctive bank vault in the basement, the building lends itself perfectly to a variety of concepts, including a multi-family or hospitality project. The scale and historic character of the property make it an ideal anchor space in the heart of one of the Caribbean’s most visited destinations. Strategically located at the corner of Tetuan Street and San Justo Street, this prominent building enjoys exceptional visibility and steady pedestrian traffic, just moments away from the bustling cruise port. Once the island’s thriving financial hub, Tetuan Street was home to Puerto Rico’s major banks and remains lined with iconic architecture. Today, it has transformed into a vibrant corridor filled with tourists, shops, and cultural landmarks. This prime corner location places your venture at the intersection of history and opportunity in one of the most dynamic areas in Puerto Rico.

A landmark of architectural and historical significance, 152 Calle de Tetuan once housed the prestigious Spanish Bank, inaugurated in 1894 as a cornerstone of Puerto Rico’s financial past. Set along Tetuan Street, once the island’s bustling financial district, this property with approved plans and construction permits carries with it the legacy of culture of Old San Juan’s golden era. Today, the building stands as a rare opportunity to reimagine a piece of history. Spanning three expansive floors, the interiors feature an open floor plan with soaring 19-foot ceilings, inviting abundant natural light and endless design possibilities. The property also boasts a usable rooftop, which can be enclosed into a signature amenity space or transformed into an outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the bay and San Juan’s port to the south, an ideal setting for entertaining or enjoying the city’s maritime landscape. Whether envisioned as a grand private residence or a distinguished legacy estate, 152 Calle de Tetuan offers the perfect canvas. Its location at the heart of Old San Juan, coupled with its rich heritage and architectural character, makes it one of the most unique and versatile properties available in Puerto Rico’s historic capital. * Images 1 through 11 are renderings and do not reflect the current state of the property.