
Kuhio Plaza
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Kuhio Plaza
Building Overview
Kuhio Plaza, Waikiki — 11-floor concrete building (1966) with 44 units, ocean and Diamond Head views, resident manager.

About Kuhio Plaza
Kuhio Plaza is an 11-floor residential building located in Central Waikiki. Constructed in 1966 of concrete, the building contains 44 total units and is served by two elevators. The building is managed by Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd.
Key features include ocean, mountain and Diamond Head views from various units, on-site resident manager services, and air conditioning provided via split and window units. The building’s construction and size are consistent with mid-century concrete condominium design.
Additional details from MLS records note that covered, assigned parking is available. Pets are allowed and short-term rentals are not permitted. Based on MLS data, buyers should verify all information, including fees, rules, and unit-specific features, with Hawaiiana Management Company or their agent.
Building Features & Data Confidence
All features from MLS data with AI-assisted confidence analysis. Click each category to expand and see details.
The MLS property field consistently reports 1966 as the construction year across all available listings, and no remarks suggest a different build or rebuild date. 1966 is therefore accepted as the building’s year built.
Listings for Kuhio Plaza include units as high as #110x, establishing that the building has at least 11 residential floors. No remarks mention a higher or “top” floor, so 11 floors is used as the working building total based on current MLS data.
At least five separate listing remarks repeat that there are 'only 4 units per floor,' and units are observed on up to the 11th floor. This strongly implies approximately 44 units in the building (4 units × 11 floors).
None of the listings mention the proportion of owner-occupants versus renters or investors. With no new evidence in the remarks, the existing owner-occupancy value of 45% is kept unchanged.
No remarks stated the number of elevators (e.g., '2 elevators', 'multiple elevators'). The only reference was to secure elevator access, so the existing value of 2 elevators is retained due to lack of contradicting evidence.
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.
Listings describe AC units in each condo (window or split) but do not state that central AC costs are included in maintenance fees. The absence of the ACCEN checkbox in all MLS records strongly suggests central AC is not an included association utility.
None of the reviewed listings indicate that cable TV is included in the maintenance or HOA fees. With 0/9 MLS records checking the cable TV inclusion box and no textual mention, it is very likely that cable is paid separately by unit owners.
Most MLS entries (8 of 9) show common area expenses as included in the association fees. This aligns with typical building operations, so common area electricity is very likely covered by the maintenance fee.
No listing indicates that co-op taxes are part of the fees, and the building is treated as a condo rather than a cooperative. This strongly supports that cooperative taxes are not included in the maintenance fees.
There is no mention of owner-unit electricity being covered by the association in either MLS checkboxes or remarks. This pattern across all listings indicates unit electrical service is likely paid separately by owners.
No MLS data or text indicates that gas is included in the association fees. With 0/9 listings checking the gas inclusion field, gas costs are very likely not part of the maintenance fee.
All units are noted as having their own water heaters, which is a strong indicator that hot water is not a centralized building utility included in HOA fees. The consistent absence of HOTWAT supports that hot water is not included in maintenance charges.
No listing suggests that building-provided internet is bundled with HOA fees. The lack of the INTSER checkbox across all MLS entries indicates internet is likely contracted and paid by owners individually.
The building is portrayed as a landlocked Waikiki condo near the beach, not a marina property. With no MLS checkboxes or text referencing a marina or boat-slip fees, marina costs are almost certainly not part of the maintenance fee.
Sewer is consistently marked as included in the association fees across every listing. This uniform MLS data strongly supports that sewer service is covered by the maintenance fee.
Water is uniformly reported as part of the association fee in every listing. This consistent MLS indication makes it highly likely that domestic water service is included in the maintenance fees.
The remarks focus on proximity to Waikiki Beach, parks, and restaurants, but never mention any BBQ or grill area in the building. With all 9 MLS entries leaving BBQ unchecked, the evidence indicates there is no shared BBQ facility.
Remarks consistently mention nearby Biki bike stations and bike-friendly access but never describe on-site bike storage, and 0/9 listings indicate BSTORAG in amenities. This consistent absence across multiple listings suggests the building does not provide dedicated bicycle storage facilities.
Remarks consistently focus on being '1–1.5 blocks from Waikiki Beach' and near surfing, snorkeling, and paddling spots, but never suggest private dock access or boat slips. With 0/9 MLS listings indicating a marina or boat dock, this building does not provide boat docking facilities.
Multiple listings mention 'one assigned parking spot' or 'one secured, covered parking stall' yet none describe a vehicle wash station. With 0/9 MLS amenity flags, the building appears not to offer a car wash facility.
The building is described as a mid-rise, secure, pet-friendly condo with four units per floor, but no clubhouse or community center is mentioned. Given 0/9 MLS checkboxes for this feature, a clubhouse is very unlikely.
Despite detailed descriptions of upgrades and location, none of the 9 sets of remarks refer to concierge or any kind of front desk service. The focus on self-service amenities and fob access strongly suggests there is no concierge in this building.
Multiple remarks call the building 'pet-friendly,' but none refer to an on-site dog park or pet exercise area. With 0/9 MLS entries marking a dog park, it is very likely that only pet allowance exists, not a dedicated dog park.
If there were a doorman or lobby attendant, it would almost certainly be featured in remarks and selected in MLS amenities, but neither occurs in any of the 9 listings. The security described is key/fob-based, not staffed, so the building is best characterized as having no doorman service.
None of the 9 listings for this building mention an exercise room, gym, or fitness center in the remarks. MLS amenity checkboxes are uniformly unchecked for this feature, while other building details like community laundry and fire alarm upgrades are explicitly described, suggesting no on-site exercise room exists.
Transportation references are limited to 'public transit nearby,' 'busline,' and Biki bike stations, with no mention of building-provided car or limousine service. The absence of any such description across 9 listings and MLS data indicates there is no limo or house car service.
Remarks focus on residential and lifestyle features and omit any reference to meeting or conference facilities. With no MLS listings showing a meeting room amenity, it appears the building does not offer one.
At least 4 listings mention lanais, describing 'generous size lanai' and specific lanai square footage. This shows that units in the building offer patio/deck-style outdoor space that buyers can use.
Agents point to 'Diamond head hiking' and Kapiolani Park as nearby outdoor options rather than describing a dedicated jogging path on the property. With no MLS indication of jogging/walking paths, the building likely lacks this amenity.
Family-oriented nearby attractions are mentioned (Kapiolani Park, Honolulu Zoo, Aquarium), yet there is no mention of a kids' play area or playground within the building. All 9 MLS listings omit a playground amenity, indicating none exists on-site.
Across all provided listings, outdoor space is only described as lanais, with no reference to any yard or ground-level private outdoor area. Given the mid-rise, urban condo setting, it is very unlikely that any units have a private yard.
Marketing remarks do not mention any golf-related amenities such as a putting green. The complete absence from MLS amenity checkboxes supports that the building does not have a putting green.
Agents repeatedly sell the location (beach, parks, zoo, aquarium) rather than on-site recreation spaces and never reference a recreation deck or amenity area. The consistent absence in MLS amenities supports that there is no shared recreation area on the property.
Remarks emphasize unit upgrades, parking, pet-friendliness, and community laundry but do not mention any shared rec room or game room. With 0/9 MLS listings indicating such an amenity, it is very likely absent.
The building is marketed for its access to surrounding dining and the new Target at the International Marketplace, not for having its own restaurant. Since no listings or MLS entries indicate in-building dining, an on-site restaurant is very unlikely.
Agents highlight lanais and ocean breezes but never describe a shared rooftop terrace or roof deck, which would typically be a selling point in Waikiki. Consistent omission in both remarks and MLS suggests there are no rooftop amenities.
Amenity descriptions center on security, pet-friendliness, parking, and community laundry, with no mention of any sauna or steam room. Since no MLS entries mark a sauna amenity, the building almost certainly lacks this feature.
No listing remarks reference storage lockers or extra storage, and 0/9 listings have any storage-related MLS amenities checked. Given multiple different agents and timeframes with consistent omission, this strongly suggests the building does not offer dedicated storage units as a notable amenity.
The remarks reference nearby surfing and beach access but do not indicate any dedicated surfboard storage in the building. Searched for terms like surfboard storage, board storage, surf storage, and similar phrases, and found no indications such a facility exists.
Agents describe nearby 'closeby Tennis/Pickleball play' and 'closeby Tennis/Pickleball courts' along with Kapiolani Park and other area attractions, indicating public facilities rather than building amenities. All 9 MLS listings leave tennis court unchecked, so the building itself does not appear to have courts.
The building is a mid-rise condo with four units per floor and community laundry on each floor, a configuration that commonly includes trash chutes in Honolulu high-rises. With TRACHU marked in 9/9 MLS entries and no conflicting information, it is very likely that a trash chute system is present.
Parking is consistently described as assigned or deeded self-parking in the garage or basement. There are no references to valet parking or valet service in any remarks, so the building almost certainly does not offer valet.
Agents repeatedly highlight the urban, walkable setting 'just a block' or '1.5 blocks' from Waikiki Beach with easy access to shops and transit, but there is no mention of the property being gated, fenced, or walled. References to 'secured, covered parking' do not imply a full perimeter wall or gated community, so wall/fence should be considered absent.
Given Waikiki marketing norms, a hot tub or spa would be prominently advertised if present, but no listing references one. The consistent lack of this amenity in MLS data strongly suggests there is no whirlpool or hot tub in the building.
None of the 9 listings reference a pool, swimming pool, or similar amenity in the remarks, and MLS amenity fields for pool are unchecked across all units. This consistent absence across multiple agents strongly suggests the building has no shared pool.
Since there is no evidence of any pool in 9 listings and no heated pool features are checked in the MLS data, a heated pool is effectively impossible. The complete lack of remarks like 'heated pool' or 'warm pool' across all units supports this conclusion.
All provided remarks were reviewed for any indication of a salt water or saline swimming pool (terms like 'saltwater pool', 'salt pool', or similar) and none were found. In the absence of any explicit mention, this feature is assumed not to be present.
One of nine recent MLS listings for this building includes a washer/dryer in its inclusions, suggesting at least one unit has in-unit laundry. Public remarks never explicitly advertise in-unit laundry and instead emphasize shared facilities, so this is treated as a possible but not strongly documented feature. Buyers should confirm in-unit laundry availability on a unit-by-unit basis.
Community laundry is clearly established as a building feature: all MLS entries show community laundry, and several remarks say 'community laundry on each floor', 'each floor has a community laundry', and 'Coin laundry is on each floor'. This is a reliable, building-wide amenity available to residents.
The description of 'coin laundry' on each floor indicates that residents must pay to use the community laundry. No remarks suggest the laundry is free, only that it is coin-operated.
Public remarks explicitly and repeatedly confirm that every floor has community laundry facilities. Phrases like 'community laundry on each floor' directly match the definition of this feature.
Every listing for this building mentions an included parking stall, with phrases like “1 parking,” “One covered parking stall,” and “One secured, covered parking stall in garage,” indicating that each unit comes with building parking. MLS data also consistently shows parking-related features on 9/9 listings and never indicates 'NONE', so it is clear the building provides on-site parking.
Multiple agents describe the stalls as assigned or deeded, using terms such as “designated assigned parking spot,” “one assigned LARGE parking spot,” and “deeded covered parking stall.” This language across many separate listings strongly indicates that parking stalls are individually assigned rather than first-come, first-served.
Several listings explicitly describe the stalls as covered or in a garage, including quotes like “deeded covered parking stall” and “One secured, covered parking stall in garage.” Combined with MLS codes showing covered or garage parking for most units, this indicates the building provides covered parking stalls.
Parking appears to be owned with the unit rather than rented, as several listings specifically describe a deeded parking stall. Phrases like "deeded covered parking stall" strongly indicate deeded/owned parking.
None of the listings reference EV charging stations, Tesla chargers, or any kind of vehicle charging, even when describing parking in detail. The MLS data for 9/9 listings also omits any EV charging flag, so the building is very likely not offering dedicated EV charging at this time.
The remarks describe assigned, covered, and deeded parking but never reference any monthly parking fee or separate rental arrangement. Without an explicit amount or statement about a fee, the parking fee is unknown.
While parking for the units is repeatedly described, no listing mentions “guest parking” or “visitor parking,” which agents typically highlight if present. With 0/9 MLS entries indicating guest parking and no textual references, the building likely does not provide dedicated guest parking stalls.
Agents specifically note security for the parking, including phrases like “Dedicated secure parking with remote access” and “One secured, covered parking stall in garage.” This, along with MLS flags for secured entry on some listings, shows that the parking area uses some form of controlled or gated access.
Parking is repeatedly described in terms of being assigned, large, or covered, but never as tandem or back-to-back. Given the complete absence of tandem references in both remarks and MLS data, it is very likely that tandem parking is not a feature of this building.
The listings focus on assigned and secure garage parking but never mention valet or attended services, which are typically prominently advertised if available. With no textual or MLS indication of valet parking across multiple agents’ listings, the building almost certainly does not offer valet parking.
Listings consistently mention each unit having its own assigned or deeded stall and do not describe a shared or waitlisted parking system. In the absence of any waitlist language, a formal parking waitlist is unlikely.
At least one listing clearly describes 'secure fob-only lobby entry, secure fob-only elevator use,' indicating elevator access is controlled by a fob system. Because this is an infrastructure feature of the building, it applies to all units and should be included even though the ELEVAT amenity is unchecked in the MLS.
Multiple remarks describe secure fob-only access for both the lobby and elevators, which qualifies as a card/fob access security system. This is strong direct evidence that the building uses electronic access control.
No remarks across 9 different listings reference a security guard, 24/7 security, or any on-site security personnel, despite multiple mentions of other security aspects like 'secure building' and 'secure fob-only lobby entry.' The MLS security-guard amenity is also never checked, indicating this building does not offer staffed guard service.
The remarks highlight secure entry and building features but do not reference any on-site or roving security patrol services. In the absence of explicit evidence, security patrol is assumed not present.
Remarks do not contain any references to cameras or video surveillance—only to access controls like 'secure fob-only lobby entry'—and agents otherwise highlight safety-related upgrades like the new fire alarm system. With SECSYS absent from all MLS entries, it appears the building does not have a marketed video security system.
No listing remarks mention 'central AC' or similar, and the central AC MLS checkbox is 0/9. Multiple listings instead highlight 'new window AC units' or 'Split AC in every room,' suggesting the building relies on individual AC systems rather than central air.
At least one unit’s remarks clearly state 'Split AC in every room,' and split AC appears in the inclusions for 2/9 listings. This indicates that the building offers (and allows) split AC systems in some units.
One unit is marketed with 'new window AC units,' and 6/9 listings check the window AC inclusion. The combination of explicit remarks and frequent MLS checkboxes supports that window AC is a standard cooling option in this building.
All 9 recent listings for Kuhio Plaza mark concrete construction in the MLS, and none mention any other primary structural system. Remarks consistently describe a typical Waikiki mid-rise condo but do not dispute the concrete classification, so concrete construction is very likely correct.
Agents consistently classify the building as concrete and never as double-wall, and the mid-rise condo form makes framed double-wall construction unlikely. Thus, double-wall construction is very likely not applicable here.
Two of the nine listings mark hollow tile construction in addition to concrete, while the others simply omit it. Although remarks do not mention it explicitly, this recurring checkbox across multiple agents suggests the building likely includes some hollow tile construction components.
None of the listings select the masonry/stucco option or describe masonry-stucco exteriors in the remarks. Given the consistent use of the concrete category instead, masonry/stucco construction is unlikely per MLS data.
None of the 9 listings identify steel frame construction and all classify the structure as concrete. In the absence of any mention of steel framing in remarks, steel frame construction is unlikely for this building.
No agents have selected the slab construction option or referred to a concrete slab foundation in remarks. Given this complete absence and alternative construction codes being used instead, slab construction is unlikely as a defining building feature.
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No listings indicate wood frame construction and all instead mark concrete, with remarks aligning with a concrete mid-rise building. Given the unanimous MLS data and building type, wood frame construction can be confidently ruled out.
Three of nine listings mark above-ground construction and the building is a multi-story mid-rise, which is consistent with an above-ground structural classification. While remarks do not mention it directly, the repeated MLS selection across several agents supports including above-ground construction.
No agents have checked brick construction and none of the public remarks describe brick exterior or brick construction. Combined with the consistent concrete classification, brick construction can be confidently excluded.
No listings indicate single-wall construction, and the building type (Waikiki mid-rise, all listings marking concrete) is incompatible with old-style single-wall structures. Single-wall construction can therefore be confidently ruled out.
Remarks were checked for terms like 'legal short-term rental', 'NUC', 'TVU', 'short-term rental permitted', or specific minimum stay language such as '30-day minimum', but none were found. Phrases like 'vacation getaway' can refer to second-home use and do not, by themselves, confirm STR legality, so STR is treated as not allowed in the absence of explicit statements.
Remarks were searched for 'hotel rental pool', 'rental program', 'managed by hotel', or branded hotel pool language and none were present. Combined with the lack of evidence that STR is allowed at all, hotel pool participation is assumed not to exist.
Remarks were reviewed for phrases like 'mandatory hotel pool', 'must be in rental program', or 'required to participate', and none were found. With no evidence of any hotel pool and no clear STR allowance, mandatory pool participation is considered not present.
Across 9 listings there are 0 explicitly marked Fee Simple units and no remarks using 'fee simple' or similar language. Tenure appears to be omitted rather than clearly identified, so Fee Simple presence remains uncertain and is treated as not evidenced here.
There are 0 listings explicitly marked Leasehold and no remarks reference any ground lease or lease expiration. As with Fee Simple, tenure is simply not specified, so Leasehold is treated as not evidenced rather than clearly absent.
Examined remarks for indications of leasehold status and specific phrases like 'lease expires', 'lease to', or 'ground lease ends' with a year. As no such information appears, a lease expiry year cannot be determined.
Reviewed all remarks for terms indicating VA loan approval or acceptance. There is no explicit indication that the building or units are VA approved, so VA financing is assumed not to be specifically supported based on the available text.
The remarks focus on location, renovations, fire safety upgrades, and building access but do not reference HOA or building insurance coverage. Given the complete absence of any insurance-related language, it is assumed the building is not explicitly marketed as fully insured by the HOA.
Multiple listings note a new fire alarm system and 'fire system' to comply with Honolulu’s updated fire safety regulations, but none mention sprinklers and the FIRSPR checkbox is consistently unchecked. This pattern strongly suggests the building does not have a fire sprinkler system.
Multiple listings describe a new or upgraded fire alarm system that is explicitly in compliance with the city's latest fire safety regulations and new fire safety law. This strongly implies the building has passed the required fire/life safety evaluation or equivalent compliance standard.
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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At least three listings describe clear ocean views, including phrases like 'ocean views and breezes' and 'ocean view from both bedrooms and the lanai.' This aligns with 3 of 9 MLS entries checking OCEAN and none indicating no view. Evidence from both remarks and MLS across multiple units/agents strongly supports that some units in the building have ocean views.
MLS data shows that 3 of 9 listings checked MOUNTAIN in their view descriptions, with no listings reporting 'NONE'. Even though the narrative remarks focus more on ocean and location, the consistent MLS checkbox usage across multiple listings suggests that certain units in the building have mountain views.
Two MLS listings explicitly include DIAMOND HEAD in their view fields, and the remarks repeatedly reference Diamond Head and its hike as a nearby feature. Together this indicates that at least some units in the building enjoy Diamond Head views, even if not every agent highlights it in the narrative text.
A majority of the MLS entries (6 of 9) checked CITY in the view description, with no units marked as having no view. Combined with repeated remarks about being in the 'heart of Waikiki' and 'town living', this strongly supports that the building offers city/urban views from multiple units.
Agents specifically describe 'ocean views' but never refer to broader coastline or shoreline panoramas, and the MLS data never checks COASTLINE. This pattern suggests that while some units see the ocean, extended coastline views are not a distinct or marketed feature.
Listings talk about 'lush parks' and nearby outdoor spaces but do not describe any specific garden or courtyard views from the building itself. With 0 of 9 MLS entries checking GARDEN, it appears garden views are not a notable or marketed building feature.
Neither the MLS data nor the narrative remarks reference any golf course views, even though agents repeatedly highlight other nearby attractions. The complete lack of mention across multiple listings strongly indicates that golf course views are not a feature of this building.
Across nine listings, no MLS view field checked marina/harbor/canal, and no public remarks describe any harbor or canal outlook despite emphasizing nearby amenities and views. This consistent absence suggests the building does not meaningfully offer marina or harbor views as a selling point.
While there are references to morning activities and beach proximity, no listing explicitly advertises sunrise views or eastern exposure. The absence of SUNRISE in all MLS view fields and narrative text suggests sunrise views are not a distinct selling point for this building.
Despite heavy emphasis on Waikiki lifestyle and location, none of the agents call out sunset views in remarks or MLS view checkboxes. This consistent omission across multiple listings indicates that sunset views are not a recognized feature of the building.
Across all provided listings, there is no mention in MLS view fields or remarks of any cemetery view, positive or negative. Given the level of detail agents provide about other views and surroundings, this strong and consistent silence indicates the building does not overlook a cemetery in a way that affects unit views.
Searched for references to viewing fireworks from the unit, lanai, or building, including Friday night fireworks common in Waikiki. No remarks mention fireworks views, so this feature is considered not present based on current information.
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At least 5 listings describe the building as pet-friendly, including one that states 'Pet Friendly 1 pet up to 45 lbs'. This is strong, repeated evidence from multiple agents that pets are allowed in the building.
Every available MLS listing for Kuhio Plaza checks the resident manager amenity. The consistency across multiple agents and listings supports that there is an on-site resident manager for the building.
Remarks frame the condos as suitable for vacation or investment but do not describe any hotel-style management or programs. The absence of any condotel-specific language across many listings indicates the building does not operate as a condotel.
Listings consistently refer to these units as condos, with no mention of co-op shares or cooperative ownership structures. Combined with the lack of any COOTAX indicator, this strongly supports that the building is not a co-op.
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.