THE LEGACY LOFT AT EL MUNDO BUILDING, OLD SAN JUAN Suspended above one of Puerto Rico’s most culturally significant landmarks, The Legacy Loft is a once-in-a-generation offering — the entire fifth floor of the iconic El Mundo Building, built in 1923 by revered architect Francisco Roldan, for the headquarters of El Mundo newspaper. Now reimagined as a blank slate for luxury residential conversion, this rare volume of space boasts uninterrupted panoramic views over San Juan Bay through 15 oversized windows, offering unobstructed, panoramic views of San Juan Bay and the Harbor -a unique feature unmatched by any other building in Old San Juan. Spanning over 2,800 square feet with 12-foot ceilings, and an open, column-free layout, the space presents extraordinary potential for a world-class residence or creative retreat. The structure’s bones reflect the grandeur of the Chicago Style, accented with Art Deco geometry, Spanish Revival grace, and Moorish ornamentation - from glazed ceramic wainscoting to intricate mosaic tile arches and lobulated frames. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the building itself is a masterwork of early 20th-century design, embodying the island’s layered architectural heritage. Thoughtfully restored in recent years and reconfigured into seven individual condominium units, the building offers very few opportunities with expansive water views. This fifth-floor unit, formerly a prestigious law office, is one of the last remaining spaces available for full customization, with dramatic bay-facing windows and a rare open-plan layout. The building is also equipped with an elevator, an exceptionally rare amenity in Old San Juan, and enjoys a uniquely private setting across from Bastión de las Palmas, a peaceful, tree-lined plaza with only foot traffic and uninterrupted views of the bay. A location rich in culture and character in Old San Juan’s storied historic district, steps from galleries, world-class dining, coastal promenades and UNESCO-listed fortifications, this address offers an unparalleled opportunity to create a world-class residence in one of the most iconic buildings in Puerto Rico’s history.
For sale
$1,475,000
254 San Jose SUITE 5, San Juan, PR 00915
0beds
2,882sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$485/mo HOA
What's special
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Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 01:22am
Listing Provided by:
Coral Bouret 787-642-9293,
BOURET REAL ESTATE 787-642-9293,
Nicole Vidal Bouret 787-475-1835,
BOURET REAL ESTATE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: PR9114045
Originating MLS: Puerto Rico

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Loft
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: None
Features
- High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,882
- Total interior livable area: 2,882 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Full
- Body of water: SAN JUAN BAY
Lot
- Features: Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: 04000205216006
- Zoning: C-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated Community - No Guard
- Subdivision: OLD SAN JUAN
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $485 monthly
- HOA name: 254 San Jose Administration
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: San Juan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
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