Documented design finishes
Mencionado positivamenteOne review documents top-quality finishes executed by Casa y Estilo — a reference that suggests an interior design standard.
Casa Contemporánea
C. Victoriano Lorenzo 1005
San Felipe200923 floors3.8 · 17 reviews
Updated Nov 1, 2026View on the map
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Rentarea $1,700/moBuyarea $4,429/m²Sellwhat yours is worthFree. Opens Alma with this building already selected.
- 2009
- year built
- 23
- floors
- 84
- units
- $1,700
- rent/month, area
- $4,429
- per m², area
- 3.8
- 17 Google reviews
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Event hall
- BBQ area
- Visitor parking
- Lobby
- Backup generator
- Water tank
- Elevators
Building data and Google reviews; asking prices on listing portals for San Felipe, as of Nov 1, 2026. Sources and method
About Casa Contemporánea
A 23-story building on Calle Victoriano Lorenzo with Casa y Estilo finishes and recurring observations about noise from nearby bars.
Casa Contemporanea is a residential building completed in 2009 with 23 floors and 84 units, located on Calle Victoriano Lorenzo in the Casco Antiguo sector. One review documents finishes executed by Casa y Estilo — a reference suggesting an interior design standard. Verified reviews evidence active short-term rental operations, with mentions of stays, hosts, and a hotel operator. Documented amenities include gym, event hall, BBQ area, lobby, visitor parking, water tank, generator, and 24/7 security.
It holds a 3.8 out of 5 rating on Google Maps after 17 reviews. Recurring mentions highlight a central, unbeatable location, washers and dryers as a differentiator, and a welcoming atmosphere. The predominant criticisms report noise from the adjacent rooftop bar and other nearby bars, audible even with earplugs, and observations about the hotel operator's service. Buyers should confirm acoustic mitigation, the hotel operator's identity, and co-owner dynamics with management.
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Market data
Few comparables available for this building. As a reference, live data for the San Felipe zone:
$409K
Median sale (zone)
466 comparables
$4,429/m²
Median $/m² (zone)
typical range $3,629/m²–$5,500/m²
$1,700/mo
Median rent (zone)
118 comparables
468
Active in the zone
sale listings
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What's nearby
126 places within a 10-minute walk.
Among the 8 buildings in San Felipe, Casa Contemporánea ranks 1st for school access: Escuela Nicolas Pacheco is a 1-minute walk, while the zone median is 3 minutes. Among the 8 buildings in San Felipe, Casa Contemporánea ranks 1st for gym access: Casco Health Club is a 1-minute walk, while the zone median is 2.5 minutes. Casa Contemporánea ranks 1st of 8 buildings in San Felipe for park access: Plaza Herrera is a 1-minute walk, against a zone median of 2 minutes. Among the 8 buildings in San Felipe, Casa Contemporánea ranks 3rd for shopping access: Casa de Oro | Casco Viejo is a 2-minute walk, while the zone median is 2.5 minutes. Casa Contemporánea has 5 clinics within 500 meters; the closest, Clinica Del Doctor Maestre, is a 4-minute walk.
- Nearby gymsCasco Health Club1 min walk
- EducationEscuela Nicolas Pacheco1 min walk
- HealthcareClinica Del Doctor Maestre4 min walk
- ShoppingCasa de Oro | Casco Viejo2 min walk
- ParksPlaza Herrera1 min walk
- RestaurantsPiero’s Pizza1 min walk
- Specialty cafesLumaca | Casco Antiguo1 min walk
- CoworkingCafé Unido Casco Viejo2 min walk
See the 3 closest places in each category
Nearby gyms
- Casco Health Club4.0 (24)1 min67m
- Casco Yoga Panamá5.0 (23)3 min215m
- Salsa Safari Studio4.9 (58)3 min231m
Education
- Escuela Nicolas Pacheco1 min35m
- Escuela Estados Unidos de América2 min92m
- Escuela República de México4 min242m
Healthcare
- Clinica Del Doctor Maestre4.9 (15)4 min275m
- Clinica La Paz5.0 (2)5 min346m
- Clínica Sagrado corazón de Jesús ave. B # 14.1 (9)6 min434m
Shopping
- Casa de Oro | Casco Viejo4.8 (44)2 min101m
- Mini Super Teresin3.5 (16)2 min141m
- Supermercados Rey | Casco4.4 (426)2 min154m
Parks
- Plaza Herrera4.7 (2556)1 min57m
- Raíces4.0 (1)1 min75m
- Parque4.0 (1)1 min79m
Restaurants
- Piero’s Pizza4.5 (13)1 min11m
- CasaCasco4.5 (5214)1 min19m
- Marula Restaurant4.4 (298)1 min22m
Specialty cafes
- Lumaca | Casco Antiguo4.5 (168)1 min75m
- Makea Coffee5.0 (129)2 min132m
- Food Tours Panamá / Taste Kitchen Cooking Studio5.0 (46)2 min137m
Coworking
- Café Unido Casco Viejo4.6 (942)2 min118m
- Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel4.4 (441)4 min298m
- Casa Antigua Domingo - Casco Viejo4.7 (18)5 min395m
Driving times
- Casco Antiguo5 min689m
Living at Casa Contemporánea
Resident profile
Is Casa Contemporanea right for you?
Recommended for
- Short-term rental investors who accept ambient noise as a tradeoff for the location.
- Buyers who value documented finishes (Casa y Estilo) and practical differentiators.
- Profiles willing to audit the hotel operator's operation before closing.
Keep in mind if
- Resident buyers who prioritize uninterrupted nighttime rest.
- Profiles who expect hotel operations without documented variation in service.
Review summary
What residents and visitors highlight
Analysis of 17 verified Google Maps reviews.
Critical ambient noise
Crítica recurrenteReviews report noise from the adjacent rooftop bar until 2 a.m., audible even with earplugs. A recurring factor for nighttime rest.
Hotel operations with observations
Comentarios mixtosReviews document operations managed by a hotel company. Some reviews praise WhatsApp service while others describe little operator interest in the customer.
Practical differentiators
Mencionado positivamenteReviews highlight in-unit washers and dryers and a central location as valued differentiators.
Google Reviews
3.8(17)
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PanamaProp analysis
Investment thesis
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Análisis de inversión
Casa Contemporánea cotiza en una banda de USD 120,000 a USD 350,000 dentro del Casco Antiguo, sector con dinámica de precios distinta al resto de Ciudad de Panamá por su perfil patrimonial y turístico. Las reseñas verificadas evidencian operación activa de alquileres cortos a través de empresa hotelera operadora — modelo que en San Felipe puede ofrecer rendimientos brutos superiores al promedio residencial cuando la ocupación es alta, típicamente entre 0.7% y 1.2% mensual sobre precio de compra.
Frente a los bonos panameños que rinden 3% a 4% anual, un apartamento operado en modalidad short-stay puede generar entre 8% y 14% bruto anual antes de gastos, aunque la volatilidad por temporada turística y el costo operativo (housekeeping, plataformas, mantenimiento intensivo) son significativamente mayores que en alquiler tradicional.
La calificación de 3.8 sobre 5 en 17 reseñas verificadas es moderada y refleja menciones recurrentes a ruido de bares cercanos — variable crítica si la estrategia es renta tradicional con inquilino estable. Para inversionista que busca yield turístico, el dato puede ser menos limitante; para renta residencial larga, la rotación esperada es más alta. El año de construcción 2009 sitúa al edificio en período de mantenimiento medio-alto.
Ideal resident profile
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Perfil del residente
El perfil natural de Casa Contemporánea es el inversionista que busca exposición al Casco Antiguo como activo dual — segunda residencia y unidad de renta short-stay. Los acabados referidos a Casa y Estilo sugieren estándar de diseño interior consistente con el segmento de hospitality boutique que opera en la zona.
Las amenidades documentadas (gimnasio, salón de eventos, BBQ área, lobby, seguridad 24/7) son adecuadas para estadías cortas y para residentes solteros, parejas sin hijos o profesionales que valoran el carácter peatonal del Casco, la oferta gastronómica y la vida nocturna activa del sector.
No calza con familias con niños pequeños que requieran piscina, juegos infantiles o entorno residencial silencioso — el ruido nocturno de bares es un atributo estructural del Casco Antiguo, no una falla del edificio. Tampoco es ideal para residentes con automóvil que dependan de parqueo amplio o de tránsito vehicular fluido, dado que el sector tiene calles estrechas y restricciones de circulación. El comprador debe llegar consciente de la naturaleza patrimonial y turística del barrio.
Compared with similar buildings
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Posicionamiento en la zona
San Felipe es un corregimiento con dinámica inmobiliaria atípica dentro de Ciudad de Panamá. No pertenece a las siete zonas premium tradicionales pero opera con primas de precio elevadas debido a su carácter patrimonial UNESCO, oferta turística y oferta limitada de inventario residencial nuevo. Casa Contemporánea, con 23 pisos, es un atípico estructural: la mayoría del inventario del Casco corresponde a edificios bajos restaurados o desarrollos boutique de pocos pisos.
Frente a desarrollos residenciales restaurados de menor altura, Casa Contemporánea ofrece propuesta de torre con amenidades modernas que en el Casco son escasas. Su tier se ubica entre mid-range y upper-mid según unidad, con valor diferencial en el componente operativo hotelero ya activo.
Las observaciones sobre ruido de bares cercanos son un atributo compartido por la mayoría del inventario en el cuadrante de mayor actividad nocturna del Casco. Para el comprador, la decisión depende del propósito: si la intención es renta turística, la ubicación es ventaja; si la intención es residencia primaria, conviene visitar en horario nocturno antes de comprometer.
Risks to consider
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Riesgos a considerar
La iliquidez es estructuralmente alta en el Casco Antiguo. La salida del activo puede demorar entre 9 y 24 meses, condicionada al ciclo turístico y al apetito de inversionistas extranjeros que dominan el segmento. El comprador debe planear horizonte mínimo de 7 a 10 años para neutralizar costos de transacción y de financiamiento.
El ruido de bares cercanos es un riesgo operativo documentado en reseñas — afecta tanto la satisfacción del huésped corto plazo como la retención de inquilino residencial. El edificio compite en un sector con regulación creciente sobre alquileres turísticos y sobre la restauración del centro histórico, marco normativo que puede cambiar con cada administración municipal.
El año de construcción 2009 sitúa al edificio en ventana de mantenimiento mayor (entre 15 y 20 años post-entrega), período en que típicamente se ejecutan obras de impermeabilización, fachada y sistemas mecánicos. Conviene revisar el estado financiero de la PH, derramas históricas y plan de obras para los próximos 5 años. Adicionalmente, las regulaciones sobre alturas y modificaciones en zonas patrimoniales son estrictas; cualquier remodelación interna o externa requiere aprobaciones específicas.
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Casa Contemporanea combines documented finishes and active hospitality operations with observations about noise. Here is how it stands relative to alternatives.
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Where is Casa Contemporánea located?
Casa Contemporánea is in San Felipe, Panama City. The map at the top of this page shows its location.
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When was the building constructed?
Casa Contemporánea was built in 2009. This usually affects HOA fees and renovation needs.
How many floors does Casa Contemporánea have?
Casa Contemporánea has 23 floors. Height affects views, wind exposure and elevator wait times.
How many units does Casa Contemporánea have?
Casa Contemporánea has 84 total units. Density impacts privacy, noise, and social dynamics in the building.
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How do you get to the Metro from Casa Contemporánea?
From Casa Contemporánea, public transport is by bus or car: the nearest Panama Metro station is beyond walking distance.
Which schools are near Casa Contemporánea?
Within walking distance of Casa Contemporánea: Escuela Nicolas Pacheco (1 min), Escuela Estados Unidos de América (2 min) and Escuela República de México (4 min).
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