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 mention individual units being owner-occupied, used as second homes, or used as vacation homes, including references to an 'owner-occupied suite' and units used as second homes. These descriptions do not establish a building-wide percentage, and no numeric percentage such as '80% owner occupied' was found; therefore the current value of 6.0 is retained with low confidence.
The remarks repeatedly mention valet service, hotel amenities, and high-floor residences, but no listing states '4 elevators,' 'four elevators,' or another elevator count. Because a current value exists and no remarks confirm or deny it, the value of 4 is retained with low confidence.
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.
Central air conditioning is supported by both current MLS data and direct remarks. At least two listings explicitly say “Maintenance fee includes AC central,” and other remarks identify central air conditioning in the residences.
Cable TV inclusion is strongly supported across the building, with CABTV checked in 16 of 20 listings. Remarks explicitly state “Basic internet and cable TV” and “cable TV ... included in maintenance fees,” confirming this is a building-level benefit.
Common-area expenses are consistently supported, with OTCOEX checked in 13 of 20 current listings. Multiple remarks quote “common area expenses are included” or list common area expenses among the fee inclusions.
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The evidence indicates that electricity is not included in maintenance fees. Multiple listings explicitly exclude electricity, while the single ELECTR checkbox appears inconsistent with the broader MLS pattern and direct remarks.
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Hot water inclusion is supported by current MLS data and explicit remarks. Eight listings have HOTWAT checked, and one detailed listing states “Maintenance fee includes ... (hot) water,” although the isolated WTRHTR code introduces minor conflicting evidence.
Internet service is strongly supported across the building, with INTSER checked in 14 of 20 listings. Remarks repeatedly state “Basic internet ... included in maintenance fees” and “Maintenance fees include internet.”
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Sewer inclusion is uniformly supported by the MLS data, with SEWER checked in all 20 listings. Remarks from multiple listings explicitly state “water, sewer” or “water/sewer” are included in maintenance fees.
Water inclusion is uniformly supported, with WATER checked in all 20 current listings. Multiple independent remarks state “water ... included in maintenance fees” or that maintenance fees cover all utilities except electricity.
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All 20/20 current listings include the CONCIE amenity, and numerous remarks independently describe "concierge service," "white-glove concierge service," "dedicated concierge," and "attentive concierge staff." The repeated evidence across many listings and agents strongly confirms this building-level amenity.
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.
At least 1 current listing explicitly identifies a "doorman" as part of the building's services, in the phrase "doorman & 24-hour security." Although the term appears less frequently than concierge, the direct building-level statement and historical high confidence support inclusion.
Exercise or fitness facilities are mentioned across many listings, including “state-of-the-art fitness facility,” “fitness center,” “gym,” “exercise room,” and “24-hour fitness center.” The evidence is widespread across listing descriptions and consistent with the 19/20 current MLS amenity records.
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Several listings specifically state that the 7th floor includes “meeting rooms,” while others mention “meeting facilities” or a “conference room.” Although less frequently mentioned than fitness or dining amenities, the explicit descriptions and 19/20 MLS presence strongly support the feature.
Outdoor space is confirmed across many listings, well beyond the 18/20 current MLS amenity indications. Multiple independent remarks explicitly describe private or spacious lanais and balconies, including 75–200 sq ft lanais and two private lanais, so this is a strong building feature rather than an isolated or erroneous checkbox.
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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 repeatedly described as “on-site dining,” “restaurants,” “fine dining,” “restaurant,” “In-Yo Café,” and “3 high-end restaurants.” The feature is supported by extensive remarks from many listings and nearly universal current MLS coding.
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No listing clearly describes a common or generally available sauna, steam room, dry sauna, or wet sauna. The sole explicit reference is to a “private steam sauna” in a penthouse, which is an exclusive unit amenity and should not establish a building feature.
At least 5 of 20 current listings contain storage-related MLS fields, and several independent remarks mention “surfboard storage” or “surfboard & bike storage.” The evidence supports some form of building storage availability, but does not consistently confirm private storage units or lockers, so confidence is moderate rather than high.
Dedicated surfboard storage is repeatedly confirmed across the listings. Several remarks also describe combined surfboard and bike storage.
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The trash-chute feature is nearly universal in the current MLS data at 19/20 listings, suggesting the building likely has the system. However, no public remark mentions a “trash chute,” “garbage chute,” or “refuse chute,” so the evidence may reflect copied MLS amenity data and warrants lower confidence.
Valet service is overwhelmingly confirmed across the listing remarks, with far more than 20 mentions from repeated but varied descriptions. Key phrases include 'free valet parking for owners,' 'complimentary valet service,' '24-hour valet service,' and 'valet available to Owners,' establishing it as a building-level amenity.
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Many listings cite an “infinity pool & jacuzzi,” “hot tub,” or “whirlpool,” commonly as part of the shared resort amenities. A few penthouse listings mention private rooftop spas, but the repeated references to building pools and jacuzzis independently support the building-level feature.
The pool is mentioned across many listings from multiple agents, including repeated phrases such as "infinity pool," "infinity-edge pool," "swimming pool," and "resort-style pool." Evidence is exceptionally strong and consistent with the current MLS data showing pool amenities in all 20 listings; the references are repetitive but corroborated by numerous detailed remarks.
At least three current remarks explicitly describe a "heated pool" or "infinity heated pool," including listings that also identify the building's shared resort amenities. The evidence is supported by HEAPOO appearing in 12 of 20 current listings, so the heated-pool feature is well established despite inconsistent pool_features checkbox data.
The building clearly has swimming pools, including infinity and private rooftop pools. However, no qualifying language confirms that any pool uses salt water.
At least 7 listings explicitly mention in-unit laundry, including phrases such as "in-unit washer/dryer," "in-room laundry," "includes washer, dryer," and "Front Load Washer and Dryer located in utility closet." The evidence comes from multiple unit types and appears across multiple agents, while 13/20 current MLS listings also include washer/dryer, strongly confirming that in-unit laundry is available in the building.
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The remarks were searched for coin laundry, laundry fees, card-operated machines, quarters, and coin-op laundry. No evidence indicates that community laundry requires payment.
The remarks were searched for community laundry facilities available on every floor. Some listings mention separate or in-unit laundry, but none establish community laundry on every floor.
Parking is mentioned in many listings from multiple agents, commonly as “valet parking,” “free valet parking for owners,” “complimentary valet service,” or “parking rights.” Remarks also include specific qualifications such as “no parking deeded but Valet available to Owners” and an included “parking stall” for owner occupants, indicating the building offers parking even when it is not deeded or consistently marked in MLS checkbox data.
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.'
Covered or sheltered parking is consistently supported across many listings, with numerous remarks citing “valet parking,” “complimentary valet parking,” “owner parking rights,” and “owners are guaranteed a stall.” One listing specifically describes the “covered porte a cohere” arrival area, while another clarifies that parking is not deeded but valet is available, indicating building-level covered parking infrastructure rather than a change or isolated agent checkbox.
Parking is repeatedly described as valet parking or owner parking privileges rather than an owned stall. Multiple remarks explicitly deny deeded parking.
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The remarks clearly indicate that long-term parking or parking for a non-occupying owner carries a monthly charge, while owner-occupied valet parking is often complimentary. The exact monthly amount cannot be determined from the public remarks.
Guest parking is explicitly mentioned in 1 current listing, which states that up to 4-hour complimentary parking is available for guests. Although most listings describe valet parking rather than guest parking, this direct statement confirms the building offers guest parking and is consistent with the prior high-confidence record.
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 repeatedly discuss valet parking, complimentary owner parking, parking rights, and parking availability, but do not describe a waitlist system. Because there is no explicit denial, this remains a medium-low confidence negative determination.
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The remarks were searched for card- or fob-based building access terminology. Concierge, valet, doorman, and general security references do not establish a card-access system.
At least 2 current listings explicitly mention security, including "24-hour security" and "doorman & 24-hour security." This confirms the historical high-confidence determination and indicates a building-level service rather than an isolated unit feature.
The remarks were searched for explicit patrol-service language. General 24-hour security and hotel staff references do not confirm that security patrol service is provided.
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Central air is consistently supported across the building: 19/20 current listings include ACCEN/CENAC in unit features and 19/20 include ACCEN in inclusions. Multiple remarks explicitly state “central AC” or “central air conditioning,” including Unit #906 and a Trump/Ka La‘i studio, confirming the MLS data across multiple listings.
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0 of 20 current public remarks explicitly mention concrete construction, reinforced concrete, or a concrete building. However, CONCRE appears in the construction_materials field for all 20 listings, consistent with the previously high-confidence determination; the checkbox may be repeated MLS data rather than independently described by each agent.
None of the 20 public remarks explicitly reference double-wall construction, a double wall, or two walls. DOUWAL appears in 7/20 current MLS listings, suggesting inconsistent checkbox usage across agents, but the prior high-confidence building record supports including it.
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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.
Zero of the 20 public remarks mention steel-frame or steel frame construction. STEFRA is checked in 3/20 current listings, with prior data indicating 4/20, which is limited and may reflect inconsistent agent entry; nevertheless, the prior high-confidence determination supports retaining the 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 remarks mention a unit tenant lease expiring on June 24, 2026, but this is not a land or ground lease expiration. No applicable land-tenure lease expiry year was found.
The remarks extensively discuss hotel rental programs, ownership options, resort amenities, and valet parking, but do not state that the building is VA loan approved. No explicit denial was found, so this is a low-confidence negative determination.
The remarks were searched for qualifying HOA insurance language such as fully insured, full insurance, comprehensive building insurance, and walls-in coverage. No such statement was found, so this is recorded as false with medium-low confidence based on absence of evidence.
Zero listings explicitly mention fire sprinklers, sprinkler systems, or fire suppression. Nevertheless, 17 of 20 current listings mark FIRSPR, and the feature was previously treated as High confidence; this supports retaining the building-level feature, though the evidence is primarily MLS checkbox data and may be copy-paste.
The remarks were searched for explicit fire/life safety evaluation language, including FLSE passed, fire safety certification, life safety compliance, and passed fire inspection. No qualifying statement was found, so this is recorded as false with medium-low confidence based on absence of evidence.
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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19 of 20 current listings mention OCEAN, with numerous independent remarks describing “Pacific Ocean views,” “direct ocean view,” and “sweeping ocean views.” The feature is consistently confirmed across studios, corner units, and larger residences, including phrases such as “unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean” and “ocean views from each room.”
10 of 20 current listings mention MOUNTA, and multiple remarks explicitly describe “majestic mountains,” “Ko'olau Mountains,” and “city skyline framed by the mountains.” Mountain views are repeated across different unit types and listing descriptions, indicating the building offers units with this view.
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.
18 of 20 current listings mention CITY, with remarks citing “sparkling city views,” “Waikiki and beyond,” “city lights,” and “panoramic views of the cityscape.” The evidence appears across many agents and unit layouts rather than being limited to a single copied description.
8 of 20 current listings mention COASTL, including descriptions of “unobstructed coastline,” “ocean, coastline, and sunset views,” and “beautiful coastline and sunset views.” The references occur in multiple high-floor and corner-unit listings, establishing coastline views as an available feature even though they are less common than ocean views.
2 of 20 current listings mention GARDEN, while multiple remarks explicitly describe views of “Fort DeRussy Park,” “lush greenery,” and “greenery of Fort DeRussy Park.” Although less common than ocean or city views, the feature is clearly available in some units and is relevant to buyers seeking a building with landscaped or park-facing views.
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Current MLS data provides only 1 of 20 MARCAN matches, and no public remark explicitly mentions a marina or harbor view. The remarks consistently describe ocean, park, mountain, city, sunset, and coastline views instead, so marina view is omitted as unsupported and likely a checkbox or data-entry artifact.
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.
12 of 20 current listings mention SUNSET, with remarks including “breathtaking sunsets,” “beautiful sunsets,” “sunset-facing,” and “stunning sunset exposure.” Several listings also mention Friday night fireworks, western exposure, or sunset views from multiple lanais, confirming this as a legitimate building-level offering.
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Multiple listings directly confirm Friday-night Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks are visible from residences and private lanais. This is qualifying building-based viewing evidence, not merely proximity to the 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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Zero listings explicitly mention a resident manager or on-site manager. RESMAN is checked in 12 of 20 current listings, but the absence of corroborating remarks and the prior medium confidence suggest this may partly reflect copied MLS data rather than verified on-site staffing.
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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.