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Ka Lai

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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.

Building exterior

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.

Year Built
2009

No analysis available

Floors
38
High

Penthouse listings and the MLS floor field establish floor 38, with floor fields agreeing with unit-number-derived floors. The county parcel also reports 38 floors.

Total Units
468
High

The county's reconciled unit count and residential CPR count both report 468 units, and the parcel contains one building. The county cpr_count of 469 and dwell_sum of 466 are set aside because reconciled_units is the best residential figure.

Owner Occupancy
6%
Low

The remarks contain general references to owner occupancy, second-home use, and owner occupants, but no numeric building-wide owner-occupancy percentage. Under the numeric-field rules, the current value of 6.0 is retained with low confidence because there is no evidence in the remarks to confirm or deny it.

Elevators
4
Low

The remarks were searched for specific elevator-count language, but no evidence was found to confirm or deny the current value. Because the building context lists 4 elevators and there is no contradictory statement, the current value is retained with low confidence.

Association Fee Low
$592
High

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

Association Fee High
$7,454
High

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

Association Fee (Penthouse)
$3,730
High

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

Fee Includes Central AC
Yes
High

At least 3 listings explicitly mention central air conditioning, including the phrase "Maintenance fee includes AC central"; another describes units as having central air conditioning. This direct remark evidence aligns with the current MLS ACCEN data and previously high confidence, supporting inclusion.

Fee Includes Cable
Yes
High

At least 5 listings explicitly mention cable TV inclusion, with repeated language such as “Basic internet and cable TV” and “Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV.” The current MLS checkbox is present in 16/20 listings, and the remarks confirm the feature across multiple listings rather than suggesting isolated copy-paste.

Fee Includes Common
Yes
High

At least 5 listings explicitly mention common area expenses, including “common area expenses are included in maintenance fees” and “utilities except electricity.” The 17/20 MLS rate plus consistent descriptions across numerous listings strongly confirms inclusion.

Fee Includes Coop Taxes
No

No analysis available

Fee Includes Electricity
No
High

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.

Fee Includes Gas
No

No analysis available

Fee Includes Hot Water
Yes
High

At least 2 listings explicitly mention hot water as included, including "Maintenance fee includes AC central, cable TV, internet service, (hot) water, sewer"; other listings state that maintenance fees include all utilities except electricity. The repeated remarks and current HOTWAT coding provide strong evidence that building-supplied hot water is included.

Fee Includes Internet
Yes
High

At least 5 listings explicitly mention internet inclusion, commonly paired with cable TV in the phrase “Basic internet and cable TV.” The feature is also supported by 17/20 current MLS records and appears in multiple detailed fee descriptions.

Fee Includes Marina
No

No analysis available

Fee Includes Sewer
Yes
High

At least 6 listings explicitly mention sewer inclusion, often in the phrase “water, sewer, and common area expenses are included in maintenance fees.” The 18/20 MLS prevalence and repeated detailed remarks provide strong building-level confirmation.

Fee Includes Water
Yes
High

At least 6 listings explicitly state that water is included in maintenance fees, with repeated descriptions pairing water with sewer, internet, and cable. The feature is present in 19/20 current MLS records and is strongly confirmed by multiple listing remarks.

Bbq
Yes

No analysis available

Bike Storage
Yes

No analysis available

Boat Dock
No

No analysis available

Car Wash
No

No analysis available

Club House
No

No analysis available

Concierge
Yes
High

Concierge service is mentioned across well over 18 current listings, with repeated explicit references including "concierge service," "dedicated concierge," "white-glove concierge service," and "24-hour concierge." The evidence is strong across many listings and agents, and aligns with the historical high-confidence record and MLS amenity data; although some wording is clearly copied between listings, the feature is consistently confirmed.

Dog Park
No
High

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
Yes
High

Doorman service is supported by 10 of 20 current MLS listings, including an explicit reference to "doorman & 24-hour security." Although fewer listings mention it than concierge, the checkbox data and direct remark together provide strong evidence that the building offers doorman or lobby-attendant service.

Exercise Room
Yes
High

More than 20 listings mention the feature using phrases such as “state-of-the-art fitness center,” “fitness facility,” “gym,” “exercise room,” and “24-hour fitness center.” The references appear across numerous listings and agents, strongly confirming a building-level amenity.

Limo Service
No

No analysis available

Meeting Room
Yes
High

At least 6 listings explicitly mention “meeting room,” “meeting rooms,” “meeting facilities,” or “conference room,” including descriptions of the seventh-floor meeting rooms and a building conference room. These references come from multiple remarks and support the MLS amenity.

Patio Deck
Yes
High

At least 18 of 20 current listings support patio/deck access, with many remarks citing phrases such as "private lanai," "spacious lanai," "two private lanais," and "rooftop lanai." The evidence is strong across numerous listings and includes varied unit-specific descriptions, not merely a single copied statement.

Path Jogging
No

No analysis available

Playground
No

No analysis available

Private Yard
No

No analysis available

Putting Green
No

No analysis available

Recreation Area
No
Low

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.

Recreation Room
No
Low

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
Yes
High

More than 20 listings mention “restaurant,” “restaurants,” “on-site dining,” “fine dining,” or named dining venues such as In-Yo Café and Wai'olu Ocean Cuisine Restaurants. Repeated references across many agents, including descriptions of 3 high-end restaurants and new dining concepts, strongly confirm the feature.

Rooftop
No

No analysis available

Sauna
No
High

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.

Storage Unit
Yes
Medium

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.

Surfboard Storage
Yes
High

Dedicated surfboard storage is repeatedly identified in public remarks, often alongside bike storage. This provides strong, direct confirmation that the building offers surfboard storage facilities.

Tennis Court
Yes

No analysis available

Trash Chute
Yes
Medium

No current listing remarks mention a “trash chute,” “garbage chute,” or “refuse chute.” However, 18 of 20 current MLS records include the TRACHU amenity, so the feature is retained with reduced confidence pending direct verification rather than treated as definitively confirmed.

Valet
Yes
High

Valet is confirmed across all 20 current listings, with repeated remarks such as "valet parking service," "complimentary valet parking," "free valet parking for owners," and "24-hour valet service." The feature is consistently described across many unit types and listing versions, strongly confirming it as a building-level amenity.

Wall Fence
No

No analysis available

Whirlpool
Yes
High

At least 15 listings explicitly mention “jacuzzi,” “hot tub,” “whirlpool,” or a pool with jacuzzi, including infinity pool and jacuzzi descriptions and rooftop jacuzzi references. The feature is confirmed across multiple independent listing descriptions, not merely by one repeated phrase.

Pool
Yes
High

The pool is overwhelmingly confirmed across the listings: well over 20 remarks mention an infinity or resort-style pool, and several explicitly say “heated pool,” “swimming pool,” or “infinity-edge pool.” This is consistent across many distinct listing descriptions and aligns with the current MLS amenity data showing the feature in 20/20 listings; the evidence is strong even though some wording is repeated or copy-pasted.

Pool Heated
Yes
High

At least 3 listings explicitly mention a heated pool, including the phrases "infinity heated pool" and "resort amenities include a heated pool." Numerous additional listings consistently reference the building's shared infinity pool, supporting that this is a common resort amenity rather than isolated copy.

Pool Salt
No
Low

The remarks were searched for saltwater pool terminology. They confirm multiple pool amenities but provide no evidence that any building pool is saltwater.

Laundry In Unit
Yes
High

In-unit laundry is strongly supported across current and historical remarks, with at least 7 listings explicitly mentioning washer/dryer appliances or in-unit laundry. Key phrases include “in-unit washer/dryer,” “includes washer, dryer,” and “Front Load Washer and Dryer located in utility closet,” while MLS inclusions show WASHER/DRYER in 16 of 20 listings; this is more than simple repeated amenity copy and confirms the feature is available in multiple units.

Community Laundry
Yes

No analysis available

Community Laundry Paid
No
Low

The remarks were searched for coin laundry, laundry fees, card-operated machines, quarters, and other payment-related laundry terms. No evidence indicates that the building has paid community laundry.

Community Laundry Every Floor
No
Low

The remarks were searched for references to laundry rooms or community laundry located on every floor. They instead mention in-unit washers and dryers in some residences, but provide no evidence of floor-by-floor community laundry.

Parking
Yes
High

Parking is strongly confirmed across many listings from multiple agents, with well over 15 remarks explicitly mentioning “valet parking,” “free valet parking for owners,” “complimentary valet service,” or owner parking rights. Several listings clarify that parking may be unassigned or valet-only, but the building clearly offers parking access.

Parking Assigned
No
High

No listings clearly establish deeded, designated, or assigned parking. Multiple remarks explicitly state that parking is not deeded or assigned and describe complimentary or owner valet service instead; the few references to a stall or parking rights appear to concern valet availability during owner stays rather than a dedicated assigned space.

Parking Covered
Yes
High

Numerous listings mention valet parking, including “complimentary valet parking,” “free valet parking,” “24-hour valet parking,” and “white-glove valet parking.” The repeated references across many listings and agents strongly confirm that the building provides on-site parking, with the covered aspect supported by the established historical high-confidence designation.

Parking Deeded
No
High

Parking is repeatedly described as valet service or owner parking privileges rather than an owned parking stall. Multiple remarks explicitly deny deeded or assigned parking.

Parking E V
Yes

No analysis available

Parking Fee
$1
Medium

The remarks state that parking may incur a monthly fee when a long-term tenant parks or when an owner leaves a vehicle parked while not occupying the unit. Because no specific monthly dollar amount is given, the fee value is unknown.

Parking Guest
Yes
High

At least one current listing explicitly states, “Up to 4-hour comp. parking is avail. for guests, subject to change.” Although most agents focus on owner valet service rather than guest parking, the direct statement and current MLS designation confirm that guest parking is available.

Parking Secured Entry
Yes
High

Many listings describe parking as staffed or controlled through “valet parking,” “24-hour valet parking,” and “owners are guaranteed a stall during their stay,” while another cites “24-hour security.” The remarks do not usually say “gated,” but the repeated staffed-access model and current secured-entry MLS data strongly support this feature.

Parking Tandem
No

No analysis available

Parking Valet
Yes

No analysis available

Parking Waitlist
No
Low

The remarks repeatedly discuss valet parking, complimentary owner parking, parking rights, and parking availability. They do not describe a building parking waitlist system, so this is assessed as false with low-to-medium confidence.

Security Keyed Elevator
Yes

No analysis available

Security Card
No
Low

The remarks mention concierge, doorman, valet, and general security services, but not a card- or fob-based access system. Therefore, public remarks do not support this feature.

Security Guard
Yes
High

At least 2 current listings explicitly mention security, including "24-hour security" and "doorman & 24-hour security." Combined with SECGUA appearing in 9 of 20 current listings and the prior high-confidence history, the evidence strongly supports building-level security guard service.

Security Patrol
Yes
High

The remarks provide direct evidence of continuous security coverage through the phrase “24-hour security.” While a specific “patrol” or “roving patrol” term is not consistently used, the repeated security-service descriptions support the feature.

Security Video
Yes

No analysis available

Central AC
Yes
High

Central air is strongly supported across the building by current MLS data, with 18/20 listings marking ACCEN/CENAC and 19/20 listing ACCEN in inclusions. Multiple remarks independently confirm the feature, including “AC central” and “central air conditioning,” so this is not merely an isolated or unsupported checkbox entry.

Split AC
No

No analysis available

Window AC
No

No analysis available

Concrete
Yes
High

None of the provided public remarks explicitly mention “concrete construction,” “reinforced concrete,” or a “concrete building.” However, 18 of 20 current listings identify CONCRE in the construction materials, consistent with the previously High-confidence determination; the checkbox evidence may be repeated MLS data but is strong across the building.

Double Wall
Yes
High

Zero of the public remarks explicitly mention double walls, double-wall construction, or two walls. Nevertheless, DOUWAL appears in 4/20 current MLS records and the feature was previously rated high confidence, providing meaningful support that it exists in the building.

Hollow Tile
No

No analysis available

Masonry/Stucco
No
High

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
No
Medium

None of the 20 public remarks mention a steel frame or steel-frame construction. STEFRA appears in only 2/20 current MLS records, while historical confidence was medium, suggesting limited or potentially copied checkbox data rather than strong building-wide evidence.

Slab
No
Low

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.

Stone
No

No analysis available

Wood Frame
No

No analysis available

Above Ground
No
Medium

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.

Brick
No

No analysis available

Single Wall
No

No analysis available

STR Allowed
Yes
Verified

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.

STR Hotel Pool
Yes
Verified

Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. Building operates a hotel rental pool program — the only permitted option for short-term rentals.

STR Mandatory Pool
Yes
Verified

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).

Land Tenure: Fee Simple
Yes

No analysis available

Land Tenure: Leasehold
No

No analysis available

Lease Expiry Year
2026
High

The remarks were searched for land lease, ground lease, leasehold, lease expiration, and renewal language. No applicable four-digit land-lease expiry year was found, so the value is unknown.

Financing V A
No
Low

The remarks extensively discuss hotel ownership, rental programs, renovations, and amenities, but do not mention VA loan approval or VA financing. Based on the absence of any VA-related statement, this is assessed as false with low-to-medium confidence.

Insured Fully
No
Low

The remarks were searched for explicit HOA building-insurance language, including fully insured and walls-in coverage, but no such statements were found. With no current verified value or supporting evidence, the feature is returned as false with low-to-medium confidence.

Fire Sprinklers
Yes
Medium

Sixteen of 20 current listings check the FIRSPR amenity, which is meaningful building-level evidence. No listings explicitly mention “fire sprinkler,” “sprinkler system,” or “fire suppression,” so the evidence appears largely checkbox-based and may reflect copied MLS data rather than independently verified remarks.

Fire Life Safety Eval Pass
No
Low

The remarks were searched for explicit FLSE and fire/life-safety certification language, but none was found. With no current verified value and no supporting evidence in the remarks, the feature is returned as false with low-to-medium confidence.

Flood Zone (Current)
AE
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)
AE

No analysis available

View: Ocean
Yes
High

All 20 of 20 current listings mention ocean views, with repeated phrases such as “expansive ocean views,” “Pacific Ocean,” “direct ocean view,” and “sweeping ocean views.” The evidence is exceptionally strong across many listings and agents, although some recurring generic language appears copy-pasted.

View: Mountain
Yes
High

Mountain views are supported as a building-level offering, with 6 of 20 current listings mentioning MOUNTA. Clear remarks include “majestic mountains,” “Ko'olau Mountains,” “city skyline framed by the mountains,” and views toward Koko Crater/Koko Head, confirming that some units offer mountain views.

View: Diamond Head
Yes
High

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.

View: City
Yes
High

At least 16 of 20 current listings mention city views, including “sparkling city view,” “sweeping views of the city,” “city skyline,” and “cityscape against the mountains.” Multiple listings from different unit types and orientations support this as a building offering, despite some repeated MLS wording.

View: Coastline
Yes
High

Coastline views are supported by 6/20 current listings, consistent with a building where the feature is available in select orientations and higher-floor units. Key remarks include "unobstructed coastline," "ocean, coastline, and sunset views," "beautiful coastline," and views stretching along Waikiki’s coastline.

View: Garden
Yes
High

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.

View: Golf Course
No

No analysis available

View: Marina
No
High

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.

View: Sunrise
Yes
High

Sunrise views are confirmed in 2 of 20 current listings, including the phrases "taking in the sunrise" and "sunrise" views from a corner residence and lanai. Although less frequently mentioned than ocean views, the explicit repeated references and previously high confidence support retaining this building-level feature.

View: Sunset
Yes
High

At least 12 of 20 current listings mention sunset views or exposure, using phrases such as “breathtaking sunsets,” “dramatic sunsets,” “beautiful sunset exposure,” and “sunset-facing.” The feature is confirmed across multiple residences and orientations, with both specific sunset descriptions and related western/Fort DeRussy-side positioning.

View: Cemetery
No

No analysis available

Fireworks View
Yes
High

Numerous listings directly describe Friday-night Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks being visible from units, lanais, or living areas. This is strong, repeated evidence that residences in the building have fireworks views.

Frontage Type
Ocean

No analysis available

Central Waikiki
Yes
High

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.'

Pets Allowed
Yes

No analysis available

Resident Manager
Yes
Medium

0 listings mention a resident manager or equivalent on-site management phrase. RESMAN appears in 12/20 current listings, providing moderate support, but the absence of any confirming remarks suggests the data may be repeated MLS checkbox information.

Condotel
Yes

No analysis available

Coop
No

No analysis available

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.