Punahou Circle apartments, Residential tower in Makiki, Honolulu, United States.

Punahou Circle is a twelve-story residential building located on Beretania Street featuring one and two-bedroom units with views toward the mountains and city. The structure provides different housing sizes to accommodate various household needs.

The building was constructed in 1965 when Honolulu was expanding as a modern city and needed more housing for workers and families. It emerged during a period when residential development was rapidly growing throughout the urban area.

The complex reflects Honolulu's character as a mixed residential neighborhood where people from different backgrounds and walks of life share the same streets. This diversity remains visible in how the building and its surroundings function today.

The building is a private residence at 1617 S. Beretania Street in Makiki, not open to visitors inside; it can only be seen from the street. Its 12 stories rise above the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood, so it is easy to locate on foot or by bus along Beretania Street.

Obama lived in the family apartment from 1971 until his 1979 high-school graduation; his maternal grandmother kept it until her death in 2008. The 1965 tower at 1617 S. Beretania Street is now being considered for landmark status.