Edificio Aboy
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Edificio Aboy | |
 Edificio Aboy in 2018 | |
| Location | 603 Aboy St., San Juan, Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°27′22″N 66°04′53″W / 18.45611°N 66.08139°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Jorge Julia Pasarell |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 01001069[1] |
| RNSZH No. | 2000-(RMSJ)-00-JP-SH |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 28, 2001 |
| Designated RNSZH | October 30, 2002 |
The Edificio Aboy (also El Faro) is a private three-level residence located in San Juan, on the island of Puerto Rico. It is located in Miramar, an area of Santurce, which is a barrio of San Juan.
Made of concrete with metal and wood details, the residence features large bay windows on all floors, and circular balconies that curve around a corner of the building. The Edificio Aboy is one of the best representations of Art Deco style on the island of Puerto Rico.[2]
