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Boulevard Tower

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Boulevard Tower

Building Overview

Boulevard Tower in Waikiki: 10-floor concrete building with resident manager, covered assigned parking.

Building exterior

About Boulevard Tower

Boulevard Tower is a 10-floor, 40-unit residential building located in Central Waikiki. According to available records, the building was constructed in 1968 and is of concrete construction.

Key features include a resident manager, one elevator, and window air conditioning in units. Pets are allowed and short-term rentals are not permitted, per MLS data.

Additional details from MLS show covered, assigned parking is available. The management company is listed as unknown in the available records. This summary is based on MLS data; buyers should verify all details, fees, and policies with the listing agent or management prior to making decisions.

Building Features & Data Confidence

All features from MLS data with AI-assisted confidence analysis. Click each category to expand and see details.

Year Built
1968
High

All available MLS property records (8 of 8) indicate the building was constructed in 1968. No listing remarks mention any different construction or completion year.

Floors
10
High

Multiple remarks describe Boulevard Tower as a 10-story boutique building, including the phrase "features just 10 floors." The highest observed unit floor (9) aligns with this, confirming a 10-floor building.

Total Units
40
High

Agents consistently note there are "only 4 units per floor" and also that the building has "just 10 floors," strongly implying a total of 40 units. This is repeated across listings, suggesting reliable, non-MLS-derived information.

Owner Occupancy
42%
Low

I looked for phrases such as '80% owner occupied,' 'majority owner occupied,' or similar statements but found none. The only relevant language is generic (suitable for both owner-occupants and investors), which does not quantify occupancy. With no new evidence to confirm or contradict, the prior 42% figure is retained.

Elevators
1
Low

I searched all remarks for explicit counts like '2 elevators' or 'multiple elevators' and found none. References are only to 'the elevator' and elevator modernization, which are consistent with a single elevator in a 10-story, 40-unit boutique building. With no contradictory evidence, the existing value of 1 elevator is retained.

Association Fee Low
$837
High

Calculated from the lowest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.

Association Fee High
$1,824
High

Calculated from the highest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.

Association Fee (Penthouse)
High

Calculated from association fees observed in penthouse unit listings for this building.

Fee Includes Central AC
No
High

No remarks state that central AC is included in the maintenance fee; instead, an AC charge is called out as an additional fee. With 7/8 MLS listings not checking ACCEN and explicit mention of AC being separately billed, it is very likely that central air costs are not included in the maintenance fee.

Fee Includes Cable
Yes
High

Multiple listings state 'Maintenance fee includes... cable TV' or 'electricity, cable TV, sewer, water and common area maintenance.' MLS data (CABTV on 8/8 listings) consistently supports that cable TV service is included in the building’s maintenance fees. Evidence comes from different agents with slightly varied wording, suggesting it is not just copy‑paste.

Fee Includes Common
Yes
High

At least one listing explicitly says the maintenance fee covers 'common area maintenance,' and the MLS commonly flags other common expenses for this building. This strongly indicates that common area electricity is paid through the building’s maintenance fees rather than billed individually to units.

Fee Includes Coop Taxes
No
High

Listings repeatedly describe the property as 'fee-simple condo' or 'fee simple condo,' with no mention of any cooperative or co-op tax structure. Combined with COOTAX being unchecked on all recent MLS entries, this is strong evidence that co-op taxes are not part of the maintenance fee.

Fee Includes Electricity
Yes
High

Multiple listings clearly say the maintenance fee includes electricity, e.g., 'Additional perks include electricity covered in the maintenance fee' and 'Maintenance fee conveniently covers electricity, water, hot water, sewer, and cable TV.' The MLS data strongly aligns with these remarks, confirming that electricity is included in the maintenance fees building‑wide.

Fee Includes Gas
No
High

Listings that enumerate what the maintenance fee covers never mention gas, only electricity, water, hot water, sewer, and cable. With no MLS indication of GAS being included and no textual evidence, it is very likely that gas is not included in the maintenance fee (and may not be in use at all).

Fee Includes Hot Water
Yes
High

At least one listing notes that the maintenance fee includes 'hot water,' and no units are flagged as having their own water heaters, indicating hot water is building-supplied. The MLS consistently marking HOTWAT supports that hot water costs are included in the maintenance fee.

Fee Includes Internet
No
High

Several listings specifically itemize what the maintenance fee includes—electricity, water, hot water, sewer, cable TV, and common area maintenance—but never mention internet. Given that INTSER is nearly always unchecked in MLS and no remarks support it, internet service is very likely not included in the maintenance fees.

Fee Includes Marina
No
High

While the building is in Waikiki, none of the marketing remarks mention a marina, boat slips, or related privileges tied to the maintenance fee. The complete absence of MARINA in MLS fee-includes fields across all recent listings strongly indicates that marina costs or access are not part of the maintenance fee.

Fee Includes Sewer
Yes
High

Listings note that the maintenance fee includes sewer service, such as 'Maintenance fee conveniently covers electricity, water, hot water, sewer, and cable TV' and 'includes electricity, cable TV, sewer, water and common area maintenance.' Consistent MLS coding for SEWER further confirms that sewer charges are included in the maintenance fees.

Fee Includes Water
Yes
High

Multiple agents describe the fee as including water—examples include 'The maintenance fee includes electricity, water and sewer' and 'electricity, cable TV, sewer, water and common area maintenance.' With WATER checked in 8/8 MLS listings, there is strong, consistent evidence that water is included in the maintenance fee.

Bbq
No
High

Listings emphasize location, views, and nearby dining but never mention any on-site BBQ or grill area. With BBQ absent from MLS amenities in 0/8 listings, it is very likely the building does not have BBQ facilities.

Bike Storage
No
High

None of the 8 reviewed listings mention any form of bicycle storage or bike room, and the bike storage amenity field is consistently left unchecked. This consistent omission across multiple agents and units strongly indicates the building does not provide dedicated bike storage facilities.

Boat Dock
No
High

The canal is referenced only as a view, not as functional waterfront access. With MARINA never selected and no description of docks or slips, the building does not offer a boat dock or marina access.

Car Wash
No
High

Parking is discussed only in terms of assigned or nearby stalls, with no reference to any washing facility. The complete absence of CRWSH in MLS data suggests there is no car wash amenity.

Club House
No
High

The building is repeatedly described as a small 'boutique' tower with 4 units per floor and basic services, but no clubhouse. The complete absence of CLUHOU in MLS data strongly indicates there is no clubhouse.

Concierge
No
High

None of the 8 listings describe concierge or front-desk services, which are typically prominently advertised when present. With all MLS entries lacking the concierge checkbox and no textual hints of such a service, it is very likely that the building does not provide concierge service.

Dog Park
No
High

Listings highlight that the building is 'pet friendly (verify)' but do not describe any on-site pet run or dog park. With DGPRK absent from all MLS records, the building appears to lack a dedicated dog park.

Doorman
No
High

Across all 8 listings, there is no reference to a doorman or lobby attendant, despite multiple mentions of other positives like location and pet-friendliness. Given the absence of MLS checkmarks and marketing language that would normally highlight a doorman, it is highly likely the building does not have doorman service.

Exercise Room
No
High

Across 8 listings, there are no references to a gym, fitness center, or exercise room, and agents highlight only basic features like community laundry and secure entry. MLS data also shows EXEROO is never selected. This strongly suggests the building has no exercise room.

Limo Service
No
High

For a service as notable as limousine or courtesy car service, it would almost certainly be advertised, yet it is never mentioned. With LIMSER at 0/8, the building clearly does not offer limo service.

Meeting Room
No
High

Agents do not mention any shared meeting or conference space, which would normally be a marketed feature. With MEEROO never selected, it is very likely there is no meeting room in the building.

Patio Deck
Yes
High

At least 6 of 8 listings mention lanais, often described as 'private', 'spacious', 'covered', or 'expansive', and used for outdoor living and enjoying views. The consistency across different units and agents shows that balcony/lanai outdoor space is a standard building feature.

Path Jogging
No
High

Any references to walking or outdoor activities relate to the surrounding Waikiki area, not an internal jogging path. The lack of WAJOPA in MLS data supports that there is no on-site jogging or walking path.

Playground
No
High

The family-oriented amenities described are all off-site (parks, zoo, aquarium), not within the building. Since PLYGRND is never marked in MLS data, it is very likely the property has no playground.

Private Yard
No
High

0 of 8 listings refer to a private or fenced yard or any yard access; all outdoor space is described as lanais. Given the high-rise urban setting and lack of any yard-related remarks, it is very likely the building does not offer private yard areas.

Putting Green
No
High

Agents emphasize golf course views, not a building golf amenity, and do not mention a putting green—a feature that would typically be highlighted. With PUTGRE at 0/8, the building almost certainly has no putting green.

Recreation Area
No
High

Listings do not describe any on-site recreation deck or amenity space; instead they emphasize nearby parks and beaches. With RECARE not selected in 0/8 listings, the building almost certainly lacks a dedicated recreation area.

Recreation Room
No
High

Agents consistently describe this as a 'boutique' building with community laundry and secure entry but never a rec room or game room. The absence of RECROO in 0/8 MLS records supports that there is no recreation room.

Restaurant
No
High

The remarks repeatedly highlight 'top-rated restaurants' and 'fantastic places to eat' nearby, not within the building itself. With RESTAU never selected in the MLS, the building does not have an on-site restaurant.

Rooftop
No
High

If a shared rooftop or roof deck existed, it would be a strong selling point, yet no listing refers to it. The MLS amenity for rooftop is never selected, supporting that the building has no rooftop amenities.

Sauna
No
High

In a market where saunas are a marketed luxury amenity, their complete absence from both remarks and MLS fields is telling. This strongly indicates the building has no sauna.

Storage Unit
No
High

Eight separate listings for this building do not advertise storage units or lockers in either the amenities fields or the written remarks. Given the complete absence of any references to storage and unchecked MLS storage fields in all listings, it is very likely the building does not offer dedicated storage units.

Surfboard Storage
No
Low

None of the public remarks reference any dedicated surfboard or board storage facilities in the building or common areas. I specifically looked for terms like 'surfboard storage', 'board storage', 'surf storage', and 'bike and surfboard storage' and found no matches, so it is likely this amenity is not provided.

Tennis Court
No
High

The courts referenced are public facilities at Kapiolani Park, not part of the building. Combined with TENCOU never being selected in the MLS, there is strong evidence the building has no tennis court.

Trash Chute
No
High

Listings call out other common conveniences like community laundry and a modernized elevator but are silent on trash chutes. Combined with TRACHU at 0/8, this provides reasonably strong evidence that the building does not have a trash chute.

Valet
No
High

0 of 8 listings promote valet or valet parking, which would normally be advertised if available. The building is described as a small 'boutique' tower with standard or nearby parking options, strongly indicating there is no valet service.

Wall Fence
No
High

Across 8 listings, there are no references to gates, fences, perimeter walls, or a gated community. The building is presented as a boutique high-rise in the heart of Waikiki with street and nearby parking, which strongly suggests the property is not enclosed by a wall or fence.

Whirlpool
No
High

Agents highlight the neighbor's pool deck rather than any water amenities at Boulevard Tower itself. Since WHIRLP is never selected and no hot tub/jacuzzi/spa is described, the building does not have a whirlpool.

Pool
No
High

None of the 8 listings for Boulevard Tower mention an on-site pool in the remarks, and MLS pool-related checkboxes are consistently unchecked. One listing explicitly describes a view of the 'spacious pool deck at the neighboring Island Colony building,' implying Boulevard Tower itself does not have a pool. Given the consistent omission and explicit reference to a neighbor’s pool, it is very likely this building has no pool.

Pool Heated
No
High

Since Boulevard Tower appears not to have a pool at all, it cannot reasonably have a heated pool. None of the 8 listings mention a heated pool or any related feature, and all pool-related MLS fields are unchecked. The absence of any pool plus zero references to heating strongly supports that a heated pool is not present.

Pool Salt
No
Low

Public remarks were searched for terms like 'salt water pool', 'saltwater pool', 'salt pool', and 'saline pool' and none were found. The only pool reference is to a neighboring building, so there is no evidence this building has a salt water pool. In the absence of any direct mention, this feature is assumed not present.

Laundry In Unit
No
High

No listings (0/8) mention in-unit laundry or a washer/dryer, even where other interior upgrades are highlighted. Current MLS checkbox data also shows 0/8 units with washer/dryer included, which strongly suggests that in-unit laundry is not a feature of this building’s units. Without any contrary evidence that some units have in-unit laundry, this feature is treated as not present.

Community Laundry
Yes
High

At least one agent’s remarks clearly note that the boutique building includes 'community laundry.' In addition, 8/8 current MLS entries list COMLAU as an amenity, indicating this is a stable, building-wide feature rather than an isolated or erroneous entry. Buyers can reasonably expect shared laundry facilities in this building.

Community Laundry Paid
No
Low

The remarks were checked for terms such as coin-op, card-operated, quarters, or paid laundry, but none were found. Because there is no explicit indication that the community laundry requires payment, this feature is set to false with moderate uncertainty.

Community Laundry Every Floor
No
Low

The listings confirm there is shared community laundry in the building, but none mention laundry on each floor or floor-by-floor laundry rooms. Phrases like 'laundry on every floor' or 'laundry room on each floor' do not appear, so this feature is marked as not present based on current remarks.

Parking
Yes
High

Multiple listings confirm that some units at Boulevard Tower include parking stalls, including references to a 'covered, assigned parking stall' and '1 covered parking stall.' MLS data aligns with this, showing only a subset of units with parking, suggesting a small on-site lot or garage rather than building-wide parking.

Parking Assigned
Yes
High

Assigned parking is available for at least some units, as shown by language like 'covered, assigned parking stall.' This appears to be unit-specific rather than universal but confirms the building offers assigned stalls.

Parking Covered
Yes
High

Covered parking is a feature of the building for some units, with remarks explicitly calling out 'covered' stalls. MLS checkbox data for a subset of listings is consistent with the presence of covered or garage-style parking.

Parking Deeded
No
Low

Listings describe some units having assigned or covered parking stalls and others using street or nearby rented parking, but there is no explicit reference to deeded/owned parking stalls. I searched for phrases such as 'deeded parking', 'owned stall', and 'parking included in deed' and found none. Given the mixed and rental-based descriptions, there is no evidence that parking is deeded with the units.

Parking E V
No
High

There is no indication of EV charging in any remarks, nor any EVCHRG flag in MLS data. Given the building's age and small size, this strongly suggests that dedicated EV charging stations are not available.

Parking Fee
Low

The text indicates that parking may be rented in nearby buildings and that street/Ala Wai parking is available, but no dollar amounts or explicit 'parking fee' language is provided. I looked for mentions such as 'monthly parking fee', 'parking charge', or specific parking rent amounts and found none. As a result, the actual parking fee is unknown from these remarks.

Parking Guest
No
High

None of the remarks reference guest or visitor parking, and the tone around parking suggests limited, unit-tied stalls, not extra capacity for guests. MLS data also lacks any GUEST flag across all listings.

Parking Secured Entry
No
High

Security is mentioned for the building entry but not for the parking area, and agents did not check the SECENT parking option in any MLS records. This points to standard, likely open parking rather than gated or access-controlled parking facilities.

Parking Tandem
No
High

All references to parking describe single stalls only, with no mention of tandem arrangements. The absence of any TANDEM flag across MLS entries further supports that tandem parking is not used in this building.

Parking Valet
No
High

There are no remarks or MLS indicators of valet parking, and the building profile (10 floors, 4 units per floor, 'boutique' feel) makes valet highly improbable. Buyers should not expect valet parking at this property.

Parking Waitlist
No
Low

None of the remarks suggest that the building manages parking through a formal waitlist system. I specifically searched for terms like 'parking waitlist', 'waiting list for parking', and 'join the waitlist' and found no matches. In the absence of any such references, a building parking waitlist is unlikely based on current information.

Security Keyed Elevator
No
High

One listing notes 'completed elevator modernization work' and another mentions a 'modernized elevator,' but there is no indication of key, fob, or restricted-access elevator security. With all MLS elevator-security checkboxes unset and no textual evidence, the building very likely does not have keyed or fob-access elevators.

Security Card
No
Low

Remarks reference 'secure entry' but do not specify card or fob-based access, which could also refer to standard keyed entry. Searched for terms like key card, fob, electronic access, and card reader and found none. In the absence of explicit evidence, this feature is assumed not present.

Security Guard
No
High

Across 8 listings, none explicitly mention a security guard or 24/7 security service. One listing notes a 'resident manager' and 'secure entry,' but this is building management, not dedicated guard service. With MLS checkboxes all unset and no textual confirmation, it is very likely the building does not offer security guard service.

Security Patrol
No
Low

Listing remarks describe building size, amenities, and location but never reference any kind of patrolled security service. Searched for phrases such as security patrol, roving security, and patrol service and found no matches. Based on this absence, security patrol is assumed not to be provided.

Security Video
No
High

None of the 8 listings mention cameras, CCTV, or video surveillance anywhere in the remarks. With MLS amenities consistently unchecked for security systems and no supporting text, there is strong evidence that the building does not advertise or provide video security as a feature.

Central AC
No
High

No listings mention central air, forced air, or building-wide HVAC, and 0/8 MLS entries check any central AC-related fields. Remarks instead highlight cool tradewinds and breezes, suggesting ventilation is via open windows/lanai rather than central air, so the building is very likely not serviced by central AC.

Split AC
No
High

There are no references to split, ductless, or mini-split AC in any of the remarks and 0/8 listings select the split AC MLS field. Given that such systems are typically highlighted as a selling point, it is very likely that split AC is not a building feature here.

Window AC
Yes
Medium

Window AC is checked in the MLS inclusions for 2 of 8 listings, while the others are silent rather than contradictory. This pattern suggests that some units in the building use window AC units and that buyers looking for window AC-compatible buildings should consider this property.

Concrete
Yes
High

Every recent listing for Boulevard Tower marks concrete as the construction material, and the building is described as a 10-floor boutique condo tower. High-rise condos in this area are almost universally concrete, so the evidence from MLS and building type strongly supports concrete construction.

Double Wall
No
High

No MLS data or remarks support double-wall framing, and the building is consistently described as a concrete condo tower. This combination makes double-wall construction very unlikely.

Hollow Tile
No
High

MLS data consistently omits hollow tile and instead marks concrete, and no remarks reference hollow tile construction. This makes hollow tile construction very unlikely for this building.

Masonry/Stucco
Yes
Medium

Several listings mark masonry/stucco in addition to concrete, which aligns with typical exterior finishes for Waikiki concrete condos. While not all agents checked this box, the repeated selection by multiple listings implies the building likely has masonry/stucco construction elements.

Steel Frame
No
High

Every listing identifies concrete construction and none mention or check steel frame. Given the consistent MLS data, it is very unlikely this building is classified as steel frame construction.

Slab
Yes
Medium

At least one listing explicitly notes slab construction, and the building’s size and concrete high-rise design are consistent with a slab foundation. While not all MLS entries mark it, architectural norms and the one explicit selection support slab construction as likely.

Stone
No

No analysis available

Wood Frame
No
High

No listings indicate wood frame construction and the structure is a mid/high-rise condo, which is not typically wood framed. The absence in MLS data across all listings plus the building form make wood frame construction very unlikely.

Above Ground
No
High

The majority of listings do not mark 'above ground' and the building’s high-rise concrete form strongly suggests it is not an above-ground (pier-type) structure. The sporadic ABOGRO selections are likely agent inconsistency rather than an accurate reflection of construction type.

Brick
No
High

No agent has marked brick in MLS or mentioned brick construction in remarks. For a Waikiki high-rise, brick construction would be unusual and is effectively ruled out by the data.

Single Wall
No
High

Single-wall construction is used for older wood homes, not 10-story concrete towers. The complete absence of the single-wall checkbox and the high-rise form together make single-wall construction effectively impossible here.

STR Allowed
No
Medium

Remarks reference 30-day rentals being allowed, which typically indicates a 30-day minimum lease rather than hotel-style short-term rentals. No listings mention NUC/TVU, legal short-term rental status, or nightly/weekly rentals. Based on this, short-term rentals are treated as not allowed.

STR Hotel Pool
No
High

None of the remarks mention a hotel rental pool, hotel management, or participation in hotel operations. Since STR is not allowed and there is no hotel-program language, a hotel rental pool is considered not present.

STR Mandatory Pool
No
High

There are no references to mandatory or optional rental programs, hotel pools, or requirements to participate in any hotel rental operation. Given the absence of STR and any pool language, mandatory hotel pool participation is considered not applicable.

Land Tenure: Fee Simple
Yes
High

At least 3 of 8 listings clearly describe their units as "fee-simple" or "Fee Simple" condos, and none mention leasehold. Thus, the building definitely has fee simple units; observed ratio is at least 3 of 8 listings as Fee Simple and 0 of 8 as Leasehold in the remarks.

Land Tenure: Leasehold
No
High

Across 8 listings, none describe their tenure as leasehold or provide lease expiration terms, while several stress Fee Simple ownership. Given the repeated Fee Simple emphasis and complete absence of leasehold language, it is highly likely the building does not offer leasehold units.

Lease Expiry Year
High

The building is marketed as fee simple rather than leasehold, so there is no land lease expiry date to report. Searched for phrases like 'lease expires,' 'leasehold,' and 'ground lease ends' and found none.

Financing V A
Yes
High

Multiple listings clearly describe the building as 'VA-approved.' This strongly indicates that VA financing is accepted for units in this building.

Insured Fully
No
Low

I searched for explicit indications of HOA 'full' or 'walls-in' insurance coverage and found none in any of the listings. Maintenance-fee descriptions list utilities and assessments but never mention comprehensive building insurance. In the absence of any such language, it is assumed the building is not confirmed as fully insured by the HOA.

Fire Sprinklers
No
High

No listings reference fire sprinklers or a sprinkler system in remarks, and the MLS amenity for sprinklers is unchecked in all 8 cases. This consistent omission strongly suggests the building does not have a fire sprinkler system.

Fire Life Safety Eval Pass
No
Low

I looked for terms like 'fire life safety evaluation passed,' 'FLSE passed,' 'fire safety certified,' and 'life safety compliant' and did not find any references. Because this is typically highlighted when present and there is no evidence in multiple listings, the building is assumed not documented as having passed FLSE. This yields a likely-false status but with only medium confidence.

Flood Zone (Current)
X
High

Flood zone determined from official FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) data using building coordinates, not from agent-reported listing data.

Flood Zone (June 2026)
X

No analysis available

View: Ocean
No

No analysis available

View: Mountain
No

No analysis available

View: Diamond Head
No

No analysis available

View: City
No

No analysis available

View: Coastline
No

No analysis available

View: Garden
No

No analysis available

View: Golf Course
No

No analysis available

View: Marina
No

No analysis available

View: Sunrise
No

No analysis available

View: Sunset
No

No analysis available

View: Cemetery
No

No analysis available

Fireworks View
No
Low

Searched for terms like 'fireworks,' 'watch fireworks from lanai,' and 'Friday night show' and found none. Given that other view types are highlighted but fireworks are not, it is likely there is no notable fireworks view from this building.

Central Waikiki
Yes

No analysis available

Pets Allowed
Yes
High

At least 4 of 8 listings clearly call the building 'pet-friendly', sometimes repeating it in different contexts and unit types. No listing states any blanket pet prohibition, so pets are allowed, likely with standard building rules or verification needed on specifics.

Resident Manager
Yes
High

Remarks specifically note that the building "includes ... a resident manager," and MLS amenities corroborate this in multiple listings. This indicates an on-site resident manager is a building feature rather than an isolated listing error.

Condotel
No
High

0 of 8 listings use condotel or hotel-program language; several explicitly say 'fee-simple condo' or 'Fee Simple 3-Bedroom Condo' and discuss typical residential/investor use. The marketing focuses on condo ownership and 30-day rentals, indicating it is not operated as a condotel.

Coop
No
High

Several listings explicitly call this a 'Fee Simple' condominium and never mention co-op or shares. The consistent condo terminology across agents strongly supports that this is not a cooperative building.

Confidence levels are based on MLS checkbox data and AI analysis of listing remarks. High = strong evidence, Medium = some evidence, Low = limited or conflicting evidence. Buyers should always verify critical details independently.