Ka Lai
Preliminary Information – Full Audit Pending
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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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Penthouse listings and the agreed MLS floor fields establish floor 38 as the top residential floor. The county assessor also reports max_floors 38.
The county assessor's reconciled_units and residential_cpr both support 468 units for this single-building parcel. The cpr_count of 469 is not used because reconciled_units is the county's best residential figure.
The remarks mention owner occupancy in general terms, including "owner-occupied suite," "owner occupant," second-home use, and primary-residence use, but do not provide a building-wide percentage. The current value of 6.00 is therefore retained with low confidence because there is no evidence in the remarks to confirm or deny it.
The remarks were searched for references such as "4 elevators," "four elevators," or "multiple elevators," but none were found. The current value of 4 is retained because there is no remark-based evidence 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.
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.
At least 5 listings explicitly mention cable inclusion, including “Basic internet and cable TV,” “Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV,” and “Maintenance fee includes AC central, cable TV, internet service.” Some wording appears copied between listings, but the strong current MLS prevalence and repeated explicit confirmations support inclusion.
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.
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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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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.
At least 5 listings explicitly state internet inclusion, including “Basic internet and cable TV” and “Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV, water, sewer.” Multiple remarks from different listings confirm this is a building-level inclusion rather than an isolated claim.
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At least 6 listings explicitly mention sewer inclusion, using phrases such as “water, sewer, and common area expenses are included in maintenance fees” and “Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV, water, sewer.” Although some remarks are repeated, the high historical confidence and 18-of-20 MLS consistency provide strong building-level evidence.
At least 6 listings explicitly state water inclusion, including “water, sewer, and common area expenses are included in maintenance fees” and “Maintenance fees include internet, cable TV, water, sewer.” The language is sometimes copy-pasted, but the repeated confirmations and 19-of-20 current MLS prevalence strongly support that water is included.
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Concierge service is documented across at least 19 of 20 current remarks and appears in 18 of 20 MLS amenity records. Repeated phrases such as "concierge services," "dedicated concierge," and "24-hour concierge" occur across many listings, confirming this is a well-established building amenity rather than a single agent's copy-paste error.
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 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 facilities are strongly confirmed across many listings from multiple agents. Repeated phrases include “state-of-the-art fitness facility,” “fitness center,” “exercise room,” “gym,” “fitness room,” and “24-hour fitness center,” indicating a shared building amenity rather than isolated unit marketing.
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Meeting facilities are confirmed by multiple independent remarks, including “meeting room,” “meeting facilities,” “meeting rooms,” and “conference room.” One detailed listing places “meeting rooms” on the seventh floor alongside the library and fitness center, supporting a common building amenity.
At least 19 of 20 current listings support patio/deck access, with numerous independent remarks explicitly describing private or spacious lanais and indoor-outdoor living. The evidence is strong across many listings and agents, not limited to a single copied description; the building clearly offers lanai/patio spaces to multiple units.
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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 facilities are repeatedly confirmed across the remarks with phrases such as “on-site dining,” “restaurants,” “3 high-end restaurants,” “In-Yo Café,” “Wai'olu Ocean Cuisine Restaurants,” and “The Kini Room.” The feature is clearly a shared building/hotel amenity and is supported by both extensive remarks and all MLS records.
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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 identified in the public remarks, often together with bike storage. This provides strong, direct confirmation that the building offers surfboard storage facilities.
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No supplied listing remarks mention a “trash chute,” “garbage chute,” or “refuse chute.” However, the current MLS amenity is checked in 18 of 20 listings, which supports inclusion but may reflect copied checkbox data; independent confirmation is still advisable.
Valet is confirmed across numerous listings from the building, far beyond a single copied remark. Multiple descriptions explicitly identify valet parking or valet service as a building or hotel amenity, sometimes detailing complimentary or owner parking, while the MLS amenity is selected in all 20 of 20 current listings.
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The feature is repeatedly confirmed across many listings by phrases such as “infinity pool & jacuzzi,” “hot tub,” “whirlpool,” and “pool with Jacuzzi.” References occur across varied listing descriptions and consistently describe resort or building amenities, so this is strong building-level evidence.
The pool is overwhelmingly confirmed across the listings: well over 20 remarks mention an infinity or resort-style pool, and several explicitly say 'swimming pool,' 'heated pool,' or 'infinity-edge pool.' These references come from numerous agents and consistently describe a building amenity, not merely a private unit feature; one penthouse also has a separate private rooftop pool, but the common pool is clearly available to the building.
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.
The building clearly has multiple pool amenities, including infinity and private rooftop pools. However, no public remark identifies any pool as salt water.
At least 7 current or historical listings explicitly mention in-unit laundry, including phrases such as "in-unit washer/dryer," "includes washer, dryer," "in-room laundry," and "separate laundry room." The feature is confirmed across multiple distinct unit descriptions and is supported by the current MLS inclusion data showing washer/dryer in 13 of 20 listings, so it should be included as a building feature available in some units.
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The remarks were searched for payment-related laundry terms and community laundry services. No evidence indicates that the building has paid community laundry.
The remarks were searched for community laundry facilities located on every floor. Although some listings mention in-unit laundry, no public remark describes laundry rooms available on every floor.
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.
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.
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 is repeatedly described as valet service or owner parking privileges rather than an owned parking stall. Multiple remarks explicitly deny deeded parking, despite some references to parking rights or a stall being available during owner occupancy.
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Multiple remarks describe complimentary or free valet parking for owners during occupancy, while also identifying a monthly parking fee in certain circumstances. The fee applies when parking is needed for long-term tenants or non-occupying owners.
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.
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.
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The remarks repeatedly discuss valet parking, complimentary owner parking, parking rights, and parking availability. They do not describe any building parking waitlist system.
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The remarks mention concierge, doorman, valet, and general security services, but none describe a card- or fob-based access system. Therefore, public remarks do not support this feature.
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.
The remarks provide direct evidence of continuous building security coverage through the phrase "24-hour security." While they do not specifically use the term patrol or describe roving guards, this is strong evidence supporting security service coverage.
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Central air is strongly supported across the building: current MLS data marks ACCEN/CENAC for 19/20 listings and ACCEN in inclusions for 20/20. Multiple remarks explicitly state "Maintenance fee includes AC central" and describe units with "central air conditioning," confirming a building-wide system rather than isolated or copied checkbox data.
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Zero of the provided public remarks explicitly mention “concrete construction,” “reinforced concrete,” or a “concrete building.” However, CONCRE appears in 19 of 20 current MLS listings, consistent with the previously high-confidence determination; the checkbox evidence may be copied across listings but is strong and building-wide.
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.
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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.
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.
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 were searched for land lease, ground lease, leasehold, lease expiration, and renewal language. No applicable 4-digit land-lease expiry year was identified.
The remarks extensively discuss hotel ownership, rental programs, renovations, and amenities, but do not mention VA loan approval or VA financing. There is no public-remark evidence supporting this feature.
The remarks were searched for explicit insurance language including fully insured, full insurance, comprehensive building insurance, fully covered insurance, and walls-in coverage. No qualifying insurance statement was found.
0 listings explicitly mention fire sprinklers or related phrases. FIRSPR is checked in 17/20 current listings, which is strong but appears unsupported by the public remarks and may reflect copied MLS amenity data.
The remarks were searched for phrases such as FLSE passed, fire/life-safety evaluation passed, fire safety certified, life safety compliant, and passed fire inspection. No such statements were found, so the feature cannot be confirmed from the public remarks.
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 supported across the building, with 20 of 20 current listings mentioning OCEAN. Multiple independent remarks explicitly describe Pacific Ocean, direct ocean, coastline, or lanai ocean views, so this appears to be a genuine building offering rather than simple checkbox copy-paste.
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.
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 strongly supported, with 17 of 20 current listings identifying CITY views. Remarks describe “sweeping city views,” “sparkling city views,” “city lights,” and panoramic “cityscape against the mountains,” demonstrating repeated confirmation across listings.
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.
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 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.
Sunset views are confirmed as a building offering, with 9 of 20 current listings mentioning SUNSET. Multiple remarks cite “dramatic sunsets,” “stunning sunset exposure,” “sunset-facing” residences, and “beautiful sunsets” from private lanais, supported by recurring references to Friday night fireworks.
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Numerous public remarks directly describe Friday-night Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks being visible from residences, living areas, and private lanais. This is strong, repeated evidence that units in the building have fireworks views.
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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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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.
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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.