Ka Lai
Preliminary Information – Full Audit Pending
This buildings features were determined from publicly available data, including MLS listings. While we cross-referenced additional data sources, it still likely contains incomplete or inaccurate information, as it has not yet been personally verified.
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Ka Lai
Building Overview
Ka Lai in Waikiki — 2009 high-rise with ocean and Diamond Head views, pool and concierge.
About Ka Lai
Ka Lai is a residential high-rise in Central Waikiki built in 2009. According to available records, the building has 38 floors, 469 total units and is constructed of concrete.
Based on MLS data, on-site amenities include a pool, fitness center, BBQ area, resident manager, concierge and security guard. The building provides central air conditioning and is served by four elevators.
Additional details from MLS show covered parking availability with guest parking, a management company listed as Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd., and that pets and short-term rentals are allowed. Buyers should verify all building details, policies and fees with the seller or managing agent, as this summary is based on MLS data analysis.
Building Features & Data Confidence
All features from MLS data with AI-assisted confidence analysis. Click each category to expand and see details.
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The remarks were searched for a numeric owner-occupancy percentage and descriptive building-wide statements such as “majority owner occupied” or “highly owner occupied.” Although several listings mention individual owner occupancy or second-home use, none provide a building-wide percentage, so the current value of 6.00 is retained.
The remarks were searched for references such as “4 elevators,” “four elevators,” or “multiple elevators.” None were found. The current value of 4 is therefore retained because there is no evidence in the remarks to confirm or deny it.
Calculated from the lowest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from the highest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from association fees observed in penthouse unit listings for this building.
There is moderate-to-strong evidence that central AC is included for some units/building operations. Multiple remarks explicitly mention 'central air conditioning,' including one that lists it among the unit’s high-end finishes, and the MLS data shows ACCEN in 5 of 20 listings. This appears to be a real feature rather than a checkbox-only artifact.
At least 4 listings explicitly mention cable inclusion, including phrases such as "Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV" and "Basic internet and cable TV... are included in maintenance fees." This confirms the historically high-confidence building-level feature across multiple listings.
At least 6 listings mention common area expenses or utilities being included, including "common area expenses" and "Maintenance fees include ... common area expenses." The evidence is consistent with the historically high-confidence MLS pattern, despite some variation in checkbox usage.
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Hot water inclusion is supported, though not as universally as cable, water, or sewer. Several listings and remarks reference "(hot) water" being included in maintenance fees, and the MLS data has HOTWAT in 7 of 20 listings with no WTRHTR flag, which does not contradict building-supplied hot water.
At least 4 listings explicitly mention internet inclusion, including "Maintenance fees include internet" and "Basic internet and cable TV... are included in maintenance fees." This supports the historically high-confidence building-level feature.
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At least 4 listings explicitly mention sewer inclusion, including "water, sewer" and "Maintenance fees include ... water/sewer." The nearly universal current MLS pattern and repeated remarks provide very strong building-level confirmation.
At least 5 listings mention water inclusion, including "water, sewer," "(hot) water," and "all utilities except electricity." The repeated statements across listings and strong current MLS pattern confirm that water is included.
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Concierge service is overwhelmingly confirmed across the building. Dozens of current remarks explicitly mention it, often paired with valet, room service, and hotel-style services, indicating this is a core shared amenity rather than a one-off unit feature. The evidence is consistent across many listings and appears to be repeatedly confirmed rather than merely copy-pasted MLS checkbox data.
None of the extensive listing remarks identify a dog park or comparable pet exercise facility. Given the absence across many listings and only 1/20 current MLS records showing the feature, the isolated checkbox is most likely incorrect.
Doorman/lobby-attendant service is confirmed by multiple current listings, including explicit phrases like 'doorman & 24-hour security' and references to guests being greeted by 'bellman and valet.' This is consistent with the prior high-confidence history and does not look like a single-copy MLS artifact.
Exercise amenities are overwhelmingly supported across the listing history, with well over 20 remarks using phrases such as "fitness center," "state-of-the-art fitness center," "gym," and "exercise room." The consistency across many differently worded listings indicates a genuine building amenity rather than a single copied entry.
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Meeting/conference space is confirmed in multiple remarks, including "meeting room," "meeting rooms" on the seventh floor, "conference room," and "meeting facilities." Although less frequently mentioned than fitness or dining, the repeated explicit references and 18/20 MLS presence strongly support the feature.
Many current listings explicitly mention a "private lanai," "75 SF lanai," "spacious corner lanai," "two private lanais," or "rooftop lanai." Although some descriptions use repeated MLS marketing language, the feature is confirmed across numerous unit types and independent remarks, including detailed references to multiple lanais and indoor-outdoor living.
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Limited evidence: only 3 of 20 MLS records currently check a recreation-area box and none of the public remarks use clear terms like 'recreation area', 'recreation deck', or 'amenity deck'. The lack of mention across numerous agent remarks suggests this is not a prominent/shared amenity for buyers.
Weak evidence for a recreation room: only 1 of 20 MLS checkbox entries claims RECROO and public remarks almost never mention a recreation/rec/game room. Given sparse checkbox evidence and lack of remark confirmation (likely copy/paste), the feature is probably not a promoted building amenity.
Restaurant and dining facilities are extensively confirmed across the remarks, including "on-site dining," "restaurants on property," "3 high-end restaurants," "In-Yo Café & Wai'olu Ocean Cuisine Restaurants," and "world-class dining." The evidence is broad and consistent across many agents and listing descriptions.
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Weak/ambiguous evidence: a few MLS checkboxes (3/20) reference sauna historically, but public remarks consistently mention a 'spa' without ever explicitly saying 'sauna' or 'steam room'. Given the absence of explicit mentions across many agent remarks, a dedicated sauna is not clearly documented in the public remarks.
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The listings directly confirm dedicated surfboard storage facilities in the building. The feature is supported repeatedly, sometimes alongside bike storage.
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Trash chutes are rarely mentioned in public marketing remarks, so the lack of textual references is not meaningful evidence against the feature. The current 16/20 and historical 17/20 MLS presence provide strong building-level support for a trash chute system.
Valet is mentioned throughout the current remarks by numerous listings, including phrases such as "valet parking," "white-glove valet parking," "free valet parking," and "complimentary valet parking for owners." The repeated references occur across studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and are corroborated by specific service details, so the evidence is overwhelmingly strong rather than limited to a single copied remark.
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Whirlpool/hot tub access is repeatedly supported in the remarks. Multiple listings explicitly reference 'whirlpool,' 'Jacuzzi,' or 'hot tub,' often alongside the pool and spa, which strongly supports inclusion.
The building clearly has a shared swimming pool. Across the provided listings, the pool is mentioned in dozens of remarks with consistent wording such as 'infinity pool,' 'infinity-edge pool,' 'heated pool,' and 'swimming pool,' often alongside jacuzzi/spa amenities. The evidence is strong and consistent across many agents, so this appears to be a real building-level amenity rather than copy-paste error.
At least 2 current listings explicitly describe the amenity as a "heated pool," including an "infinity heated pool," and multiple other listings consistently reference the building’s infinity pool. The historical high-confidence determination and 10/20 HEAPOO amenity entries strongly support that the building offers a heated pool; the evidence is corroborated across distinct remarks rather than relying only on a single copied description.
The public remarks confirm multiple pools but provide no evidence that any pool is salt water. No saltwater-related wording was found.
Strong building-level evidence confirms laundry_in_unit. At least 10+ current listings mention it across different units and agents, with phrases like 'in-unit washer/dryer,' 'separate laundry room,' 'washer, dryer included,' and 'Front Load Washer and Dryer located in utility closet.' The repeated mentions across multiple listings make this look like consistent building/unit-level truth rather than a copy-paste error.
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The remarks mention in-unit washers and dryers, including an “in-unit washer/dryer” and “in room laundry,” but do not indicate that shared laundry requires payment. No coins, quarters, laundry fees, or card-operated laundry language was found.
The remarks were checked for laundry on each floor, floor-by-floor laundry, or a laundry room on every floor. No such statement was found, so this feature is not supported.
Parking is clearly advertised throughout the current remarks. Numerous listings explicitly mention “valet parking,” “free valet parking for owners,” “complimentary valet,” and one notes “Parking stall is included,” while another says “No parking deeded but Valet available to Owners.” The evidence is consistent across many agents and appears to reflect the building’s standard parking/valet offering rather than copy-paste error.
Only 1/20 MLS records show ASSIGN, while multiple remarks explicitly state that parking is valet-based and not deeded or assigned, e.g., 'While parking is not assigned, the owner enjoys parking rights and complimentary 24-hour valet service' and 'Parking is not deeded, but comp. valet service is provided for one car.'
Multiple listings describe hotel-style valet with a covered arrival (porte-cochere) and owner valet privileges, implying covered parking infrastructure. While explicit phrases like "covered stall" or "garage" are fewer, the consistent description of covered valet access across several agent remarks provides moderate-to-high confidence that parking is covered.
Multiple listings directly negate deeded parking and describe valet parking or parking rights instead. The building’s parking is therefore not deeded with the unit.
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The listings establish that parking can incur a monthly fee, particularly for long-term tenant use or owner vehicles left while the owner is absent. No specific monthly dollar amount is provided, so the fee amount is unknown.
Guest parking availability is documented in the remarks: at least one listing explicitly states "Up to 4-hour comp. parking is avail. for guests" and many listings note valet service for guests/owners. The repeated agent remarks provide strong evidence that guest parking (via valet/comp parking) is offered.
Parking is only accessed via staffed valet at a 5‑star condo-hotel, with remarks highlighting 24‑hour security alongside valet service. The need to pass through a controlled porte cochere and use hotel staff to retrieve vehicles shows the parking is secured rather than freely open. Buyers seeking gated or staff-controlled parking can treat this building as having secured-entry parking.
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The remarks focus on valet service, complimentary owner parking, parking availability, and parking rights. Searches for parking waitlist language found no evidence of a waitlist system.
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The remarks describe concierge, valet, doorman, and general security services, but do not identify a card- or fob-based access system. No qualifying card-access language was found.
Security service is supported by both MLS history and at least one explicit remark. One listing states "24-hour security," and several others describe hotel-style staffed service, suggesting a real building-level security presence rather than a copy-paste typo.
General security is referenced, including “24-hour security,” but that does not establish patrol service under the feature definition. No explicit patrol wording was found.
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Central AC is strongly supported across the building: 18/20 current listings include ACCEN/CENAC in unit features and 18/20 include ACCEN in inclusions. At least three remarks explicitly reference central air, including "central air conditioning" and "Maintenance fee includes AC central," confirming this is a building-level feature rather than an isolated unit amenity.
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Concrete construction is strongly supported by historical MLS data: 19 of 20 listings identify CONCRE in the construction materials. The public remarks do not explicitly say “concrete construction,” but they consistently describe the same high-rise hotel/condominium building and contain no evidence of a different construction type.
Double-wall construction is not supported by the available evidence. Across the current remarks, there are no explicit mentions of double-wall, double-wall construction, or similar language, while the MLS checkbox appears only sporadically in 5 of 20 listings. This pattern suggests the feature was likely entered inconsistently and should not be treated as a building-level characteristic.
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Minimal MLS support (2/20 listings) and no mentions in the public remarks. With no historical evidence and no descriptive confirmations in agent remarks, masonry/stucco is unlikely and treated as false.
Steel frame is not supported by the evidence. Across many listings and agents, the remarks never describe steel-frame construction, which suggests the lone checkbox is likely a copy/paste error rather than a building-level feature.
Only 2 of 20 MLS listings include 'concrete slab' (2/20) and there are zero mentions in public remarks. With very limited MLS support and no descriptive confirmation, the slab foundation is possible but the evidence is weak across listings.
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Only 3 of 20 current MLS records include 'ABOGRO' and public remarks across the listings contain no mention of 'above ground' construction or materials. Given the low occurrence and lack of corroborating remarks (suggesting inconsistent checkbox use), there is insufficient evidence to treat 'above ground' as a reliable building-level feature.
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Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. STR allowed only through the hotel rental pool — no third-party platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). Non-pool units must be owner-occupied or long-term rental with 6-month minimum.
Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. Building operates a hotel rental pool program — the only permitted option for short-term rentals.
Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. Hotel rental pool is the sole STR option — owners cannot independently short-term rent on third-party platforms. Units not in the pool must be owner-occupied or leased long-term (6-month minimum).
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The verified historical value is 2026. The remarks contain a 2026 lease-expiration date, although it appears to refer to a tenant lease rather than the land lease; no specific later ground-lease year or extension is provided.
The listings repeatedly discuss hotel rental programs, owner use, and long-term rentals, but none state that the building is VA loan approved. Because VA approval must be determined from explicit public remarks, this remains false.
The remarks were searched for fully insured, comprehensive building insurance, full insurance, and walls-in coverage. No qualifying insurance statement was found, so this feature remains false with low-to-medium confidence.
No provided listing remarks explicitly mention fire sprinklers, sprinklers installed, or a fire suppression system. However, 17 of 20 current listings identify FIRSPR, which is strong, repeated building-level MLS evidence and aligns with the previously high-confidence determination.
The remarks were searched for fire/life safety evaluation language, including FLSE passed, fire safety certification, life safety compliance, and passed fire inspection. No qualifying mention was found, so this feature remains false with low-to-medium confidence.
Flood zone determined from official FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) data using building coordinates, not from agent-reported listing data.
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Ocean views are overwhelmingly confirmed across the building: 18 of 20 current listings include OCEAN in view descriptions, with 0 listing NONE. Numerous remarks from varied listings explicitly cite 'sweeping ocean views,' 'unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean,' 'direct ocean view,' and 'ocean views from the lanai,' demonstrating strong building-wide availability rather than a single copied claim.
Mountain views are clearly present in multiple units. Remarks explicitly mention 'Ko'olau Mountains,' 'mountain views,' and several mixed-view descriptions such as ocean and mountain or city and mountain. The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and not limited to one listing.
Diamond Head views are available in some units, though not all. Current listings explicitly say 'Diamond Head view,' 'Diamond Head side,' and 'views of Diamond Head crater,' confirming the feature despite its more limited availability. This is a unit-specific but real building offering.
City views are broadly supported throughout the building. Many current remarks reference 'city views,' 'city lights,' 'cityscape,' and combinations with ocean or mountain views, matching the very high MLS frequency. This is clearly a recurring and credible building feature.
Coastline views are confirmed in multiple listings, though less frequently than ocean or city views. Remarks include explicit phrases like 'coastline views,' 'coastal views,' and references to Oahu's southern coastline, indicating this is a genuine feature available in some units. The evidence is consistent enough to include at the building level.
Multiple listings note views overlooking Fort DeRussy Park or lush greenery (examples: "lanai overlooking the ocean and Fort Derussy Park", "overlooking the lush greenery of Fort DeRussy Park"). While not as widespread as ocean mentions, several units explicitly offer park/garden-facing views, so the building does offer garden/park views for some units.
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Sunrise views are supported for at least some units in the building. While fewer listings mention it than ocean views, multiple remarks explicitly reference "taking in the sunrise" or morning-facing lanai enjoyment, indicating this is a real building-level feature for some units rather than a copy-paste anomaly.
Sunset views are strongly supported in the building. Numerous remarks call out 'sunset views,' 'beautiful sunsets,' or 'unobstructed west-facing sunset views,' and several also mention Friday fireworks. The evidence appears repeated and credible across multiple listings.
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Multiple listings clearly confirm that fireworks can be viewed from units or private lanais. This is direct building-based viewing evidence rather than merely describing proximity to fireworks.
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Confidence 90%: One listing says 'Centrally located in Waikiki, just steps from sandy beaches, fine dining, nightlife, and luxury shopping,' and others describe it as 'in the heart of Waikiki.'
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Resident manager is supported by the building-level MLS history, with RESMAN checked in 12 of 20 current listings and previously 16 of 20 listings. The public remarks across listings focus on hotel-style services like concierge, valet, and housekeeping, but do not directly confirm or dispute an on-site resident manager. Because the checkbox evidence is fairly strong and consistent across listings, this feature should remain included.
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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.