Palms Inc

MLS data is unanimous (21/21 listings) that the building was constructed in 1968. No listing remarks conflict with or modify this construction year.

Across 21 listings, the highest reported unit floor is 17. Penthouse listings are described as 'perched on the top floor' with no higher floors mentioned, so the building is effectively 17 stories tall.

No remarks across 21 listings state the total number of units in the building, and MLS unit count data is unusable (all zeros). There is insufficient evidence to estimate the building’s total unit count.

Listings emphasize rental potential and investor suitability but never quantify or qualitatively describe the share of owner occupants. Without a stated percentage or clear descriptor, the owner-occupancy rate must remain unknown.

Remarks were searched for terms like 'elevator', 'elevators', and 'lift' but none were found. Given the 17-story height, elevators are very likely present, but the number cannot be determined from the text, so the value remains unknown.

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.

One remark notes 'three window AC units with an extra $165/month AC fee,' and AC is otherwise referenced as individual window units rather than central building AC. With just a single MLS checkbox versus multiple remarks indicating separate AC charges, central AC included in fees appears to be an agent error rather than a real building feature.

At least 9 listings explicitly mention cable being included in the maintenance/HOA fees, e.g. 'Maintenance fee includes: electricity, hot water, sewer and cable tv' and 'Maintenance fees include Water, sewer, electricity, cable TV & internet!' In addition, 19/20 current MLS entries check the CABTV box. Evidence is consistent across multiple agents and over time, so cable TV is clearly part of the included utilities.

Remarks note that monthly fees include '...common expenses' in addition to utilities, and many listings describe the maintenance fee as covering 'all utilities,' which typically includes common-area electricity in this market. With 15/20 MLS records marking OTCOEX plus explicit mention of 'common expenses,' there is strong evidence that common area electricity/other common expenses are included. This pattern appears building-wide rather than an isolated unit perk.

The building is consistently marketed as a 'condo' and 'VA-approved,' with no reference to co-op structure or co-op tax obligations in any remarks. Given that just one MLS entry checked COOTAX, this is best interpreted as an isolated input error rather than evidence that co-op taxes are included.

Well over 10 listings explicitly state that electricity is included in the maintenance fee, using phrases like 'Maintenance fee INCLUDES electricity!' and 'Monthly maintenance fee...covering Sewer, Water, Electricity, Internet, and Cable TV.' This is reinforced by 19/20 MLS entries checking ELECTR. The consistency across many different listings and years makes electricity-included a firmly established building feature.

Agents repeatedly list what the maintenance fee covers—electricity, water, sewer, cable, internet, hot water, and common expenses—but never gas. With explicit enumerations of included utilities that consistently omit gas and zero MLS flags, it is very likely that gas is not included in the maintenance fees.

Remarks such as 'Maintenance fee includes: electricity, hot water, sewer and cable tv' and 'The maintenance fee includes electricity, cable TV, Internet and hot water' directly confirm building-supplied hot water included in fees. Although one listing notes a water heater, the strong majority of MLS entries and multiple explicit remarks indicate central hot water is included in the HOA.

Several listings note 'The maintenance fee includes electricity, cable TV, Internet and hot water,' 'Maintenance fees include Water, sewer, electricity, cable TV & internet!', and 'Maintenance fee includes … TV cable and internet.' These consistent statements across multiple agents, supported by MLS flags, show that internet service is bundled into the building’s maintenance fees.

The building is described as centrally located in Waikiki near International Market Place, shops, and Waikiki Beach, but there is no mention of marina facilities or boat-related amenities. Combined with the complete absence of MARINA in MLS fee-includes data, this strongly indicates that marina fees or access are not part of the maintenance fee.

At least 6–7 remarks clearly list sewer among the included items in the monthly fees, often together with water, electricity, and cable. Coupled with 19/20 current MLS entries marking SEWER, the evidence strongly supports that sewer service is covered by the maintenance fee. The wording is consistent across multiple agents and timeframes, indicating a stable building policy rather than a one-off concession.

Multiple listings (at least 6–7) directly state that water is included in the maintenance fees, often grouped with sewer, electricity, and cable. One unit description even says the maintenance fee covers 'all utilities', further implying water inclusion. With 19/20 MLS records also checking WATER, there is strong, consistent evidence that water service is included building-wide.

At least three separate listings explicitly mention common BBQ amenities, using phrases like 'swimming pool, BBQ grill,' 'pool, BBQ,' and 'Amenities include BBQ area and pool.' This aligns with historical MLS data where 18 of 20 listings mark BBQ, confirming a shared BBQ/grilling area available to residents.

No listing remarks reference bike storage, bike rooms, or bicycle facilities, and 0/20 listings select BSTORAG in amenities. This consistent lack of mention across many agents and timeframes is strong evidence that the building does not provide dedicated bicycle storage facilities.

Although units have views of the Ala Wai Canal and are near the ocean, there is no indication of an on-site marina or boat docking facility. The absence of any such mentions and no MLS marking indicate the building does not have a boat dock.

Parking is mentioned (covered and assigned stalls), but no listing notes any car wash station or auto wash facility on the premises. The absence of MLS and narrative evidence indicates there is no car wash amenity.

The remarks never reference a clubhouse, club house, or community center-type facility. With no MLS indication either, it is very unlikely that the building has a formal clubhouse amenity.

Agents consistently describe the property’s management and security features without ever mentioning concierge or front desk services. Given that concierge service is a premium amenity that would typically be highlighted, its absence from both MLS checkboxes and remarks indicates the building does not offer concierge service.

Multiple listings highlight that the building is “pet friendly,” but none mention a dedicated dog park or dog run. With MLS data also not marking a dog-park amenity, the building appears to allow pets but does not offer a specific dog park area.

Listings emphasize a Resident Manager, secured building, and secured garage, but never a staffed doorman or lobby attendant, which is usually a major marketing point when available. The complete lack of both MLS and remark references makes it highly likely the building does not have a doorman service.

Across all provided remarks, there are no references to an exercise room, fitness center, or gym. Combined with 0/20 MLS listings checking the exercise-room amenity, this strongly suggests the building does not offer a shared exercise facility.

Despite detailed descriptions of lifestyle and location, none of the remarks refer to limousine service, a house car, or similar courtesy transportation. With no MLS support, the building almost certainly does not offer limo or car service.

None of the unit descriptions mention a meeting room, conference room, or hospitality/community room. The MLS data also lacks this amenity, indicating that the building does not provide a dedicated meeting room.

Multiple listings describe significant outdoor lanai or deck spaces, including penthouses with large wraparound lanais/patios and standard units with open, enclosed, and covered lanais. One listing explicitly notes a 'second floor open deck with a pool, BBQ', indicating a shared deck amenity. Together with 12/20 MLS entries checking patio/deck, evidence is strong that the building offers patio/deck amenities.

The remarks emphasize walking distance to beaches, shops, and attractions but do not describe any on-site jogging or walking paths. With no MLS indication, a dedicated jogging path or fitness trail is very unlikely to exist in the building complex.

There are no references to a playground, children’s play area, or tot lot in any remarks. The absence of both textual and MLS evidence indicates the building does not provide a playground amenity.

Across all provided listings, outdoor space is always described as lanais, patios, or an open deck, never as a yard or private yard. MLS data also has no entries for a private yard amenity, so this feature is very likely absent for this building.

Remarks refer to views of the Ala Wai Golf Course and proximity to golf, not an in-building putting green. Combined with the lack of MLS checkmarks, there is no evidence of a putting green amenity at the building.

A listing notes, “Relax just steps away on the second floor open deck with a pool, BBQ and just updated lounge chairs,” clearly describing a shared amenity deck. Combined with an MLS entry marking RECARE, this supports the existence of a common recreation/amenity area in the building.

None of the listings mention a recreation room, game room, or multi-purpose/entertainment room within the building. The absence of both textual mentions and MLS checkmarks indicates there is no shared recreation room.

The building is repeatedly described as being close to “restaurants,” “dining,” and the Waikiki strip, all clearly off-site neighborhood amenities. Since there is no mention of an in-building restaurant and no MLS flag, the property does not appear to host its own restaurant.

References to wrap-around lanais and penthouse views describe private outdoor spaces, not a common rooftop amenity. Since neither remarks nor MLS data indicate rooftop access or a roof deck, a shared rooftop feature is very unlikely.

Amenity descriptions focus on the pool, BBQ, and deck but never mention a sauna or steam/heat room. With no supporting MLS data, it is very unlikely that the building includes a sauna.

Evidence for storage comes from 2/20 listings that check STORAG in unit_features plus a penthouse remark noting the unit 'has storage off the lanai'. Even if this is unit-specific rather than a common room, buyers searching for buildings that offer extra storage in some units would reasonably consider this property. No remarks contradict the presence of storage, though it is not broadly advertised as a building-wide amenity.

The public remarks describe location, views, pool, BBQ area, pet-friendliness, resident manager, and general storage off a lanai for a penthouse, but do not reference any dedicated surfboard storage. I specifically searched for terms like surfboard storage, board storage, and surf storage. In the absence of any such mentions, it is moderately likely that the building does not offer dedicated surfboard storage.

Remarks note that a “Golf Course and Tennis Court are just 10 minutes drive,” describing nearby public facilities rather than building amenities. With no explicit references to on-site tennis courts and no MLS checkboxes, the building very likely does not have its own tennis court.

While no public remarks explicitly mention a trash or garbage chute, a strong majority of MLS listings (15 out of 20) consistently mark this amenity. Given the building type and lack of contrary evidence, it is very likely the building has a centralized trash chute system.

Parking is repeatedly described as assigned or covered stalls in a secured garage, with no reference to valet service in any listing. Given the consistent self-parking language and lack of MLS valet entries, the building almost certainly does not offer valet.

Across all provided remarks there is no mention of a gated entry, perimeter fence, or walled compound, despite frequent discussion of other features like pool, BBQ, and secured garage. The single MLS checkbox selection against otherwise consistent text strongly suggests the property is not fully enclosed by a wall or fence, and that the outlier is likely an agent error.

Multiple listings mention a swimming pool, but none specify a hot tub or whirlpool component. Given the lack of explicit mention and no MLS checkbox, the building likely has only a pool and no whirlpool amenity.

Multiple listings for The Palms Inc. clearly confirm a shared building pool, with phrases such as 'amenities including a swimming pool, BBQ grill,' 'Pool on property,' and 'second floor open deck with a pool.' At least four separate remarks from different listings describe the pool directly, and 20/20 current MLS entries also have pool-related amenities checked. This consistent, explicit evidence across time and agents strongly supports that the building offers a common-area swimming pool for residents.

While several listings clearly confirm the presence of a pool, none of the 20 listings describe it as 'heated' or use any similar term, and no MLS heated-pool flags are set. Because heated pools are usually called out in marketing remarks when available, the consistent omission across all listings indicates the building’s pool is not heated.

All public remarks were searched for terms like 'salt water pool', 'saltwater pool', 'salt pool', or 'saline pool'. While the building clearly has a pool, there is no indication that it is a salt water system, so this is marked as not present with moderate but limited confidence.

Multiple listings for this building explicitly mention in-unit laundry, including phrases such as 'in-unit washer and dryer,' 'featuring an in-unit washer/dryer,' and 'washer/dryer in the unit' across at least 8–9 different units and agents. Current MLS data shows 20/20 listings with washer/dryer in the inclusions, strongly reinforcing that in-unit laundry is a standard feature in this building. This combination of consistent remarks and complete MLS coverage provides very strong evidence that some or all units have in-unit laundry.

No listing remarks mention a shared or community laundry room, coin laundry, or laundry on each floor, and MLS amenities data shows 0/20 listings with community laundry checked. Given that multiple listings instead emphasize in-unit washer/dryers, the evidence points to the absence of separate community laundry facilities in this building.

Remarks were searched for terms like 'coin laundry', 'coin-op', 'card operated', or 'paid laundry'. Since no community laundry is mentioned at all and no payment method for laundry is described, the building is assumed not to have paid community laundry facilities.

Public remarks were checked for phrases like 'laundry on each floor', 'laundry room on every floor', or similar references to shared laundry facilities. All laundry mentions are in-unit only, with no indication of community laundry on every floor, so this feature is assumed not present.

Both historical and current MLS data strongly indicate that this building provides parking, with all 20 current listings showing some form of parking and none marked as having no parking. Public remarks from numerous different listings mention specific parking arrangements like covered or assigned stalls (e.g., “1 covered parking stall,” “assigned covered parking stall,” “This unit comes with one parking stall”), suggesting this is a consistent, building-wide feature rather than an isolated case. Given the volume and consistency of references across agents and time, the existence of parking in this building is confirmed with very high confidence.

Remarks specifically mention “one assigned covered parking stall,” “1 assigned covered parking stall,” and “preferred corner end unit with assigned parking stall,” indicating reserved spaces tied to units. With ASSIGN checked in 19/20 current listings, the evidence is strong that parking is assigned rather than first-come/first-served.

Many listings note covered parking, such as “2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 covered parking,” “1 covered parking stall,” “No need to circle for parking since this unit has a covered space,” and “one assigned covered parking stall in the secured garage.” MLS codes for covered or garage parking appear in the great majority of listings (17/20). This indicates that the building offers covered parking stalls.

Parking is consistently described as an included or assigned stall with each unit rather than a separate rental arrangement. This pattern strongly supports that parking is deeded/owned with the condos.

Across 20 current listings, not a single one checks an EV charging-related MLS code, and remarks that carefully describe utilities, pool, BBQ, and secured garage never mention EV or charging. Given how prominently such a feature is typically advertised, its complete absence strongly indicates the building does not offer EV charging stations at this time.

Descriptions of fees focus on what the maintenance fee covers and specific utility surcharges, with no reference to an added parking charge. In the absence of explicit information, a parking fee amount cannot be established from the remarks.

Remarks highlight many amenities—pool, BBQ, secured building, pet-friendly, and assigned covered stalls—but do not mention guest or visitor parking even once. Combined with 0/20 MLS listings showing GUEST in parking_features, this suggests the building does not provide dedicated guest parking stalls.

Remarks state “featuring… secure, covered parking,” “one assigned covered parking stall in the secured garage,” and describe the property as a “secure mid-rise” and “secured bldg,” indicating controlled access to parking areas. With SECENT checked in 7/20 MLS entries, there is strong evidence that parking uses gated or otherwise secured entry.

Listings that mention parking uniformly describe “1 parking stall,” “1 covered parking,” or “1 assigned covered parking stall,” with no indication that any are tandem-style. The absence of TANDEM in 0/20 MLS records supports the conclusion that tandem parking is not a building feature.

Despite extensive marketing language about location, amenities, and convenience, none of the 20 listings mention valet parking or an attendant. In a Waikiki building where such a service would be a major selling point, its total absence in remarks and MLS codes strongly indicates valet parking is not offered.

Units routinely advertise included or assigned stalls without comments about limited availability or waitlists. Given this and no explicit mention of a waitlist system, it is likely that there is no building-managed parking waitlist.

The building is described as a 'secure mid-rise' but without any mention of key or fob access to elevators, which is a feature agents typically highlight when present. The consistent absence of both textual mentions and the related MLS amenity strongly indicates there is no keyed or fob‑access elevator security system.

Remarks were reviewed for terms such as key card access, fob access, card reader, electronic access, and keycard entry. None were found, so a card/fob access system cannot be confirmed and is assumed not present based on available information.

Across all provided remarks, there are zero explicit mentions of a security guard, 24-hour security, or on-site security personnel, while multiple agents instead highlight a 'Resident Manager' and 'secured building'. Given the repeated wording and partial MLS checkbox usage (8/20) without textual support, this guard checkbox likely reflects copy‑pasted data rather than an actual guard service.

Listings were checked for any indication of a security patrol or roving security service and none were mentioned. In the absence of explicit evidence, security patrol is assumed not present.

Agents repeatedly market security in terms of a secured building and secured garage, but never reference security cameras or a video system. Combined with the complete absence of the SECSYS checkbox in current MLS data, this strongly suggests the building does not offer building‑wide video surveillance as an amenity.

No listing remarks reference 'central AC', 'central air', or HVAC despite many detailed descriptions, including penthouse units where such a feature would be strongly marketed. Only 1 of 20 MLS records flags a central AC checkbox with no supporting language, while other remarks instead call out window AC units and cooling breezes. This pattern suggests central AC is not a building feature.

None of the 20 listings mention split, ductless, or mini-split AC in the remarks, even where other upgrades are described in detail. Only 2/20 have an MLS split-AC checkbox with no narrative support, which is weaker evidence than the consistent silence in remarks. This suggests split AC is not a meaningful or verified feature of the building at this time.

One listing explicitly notes 'three window AC units' in the unit, and 8 of 20 MLS entries flag window AC in inclusions, indicating this is a recurring feature. Because buyers searching for buildings that allow or offer window AC would find this relevant, it should be included as a building-level feature even if not every unit has it.

Multiple MLS listings for this building consistently mark construction_materials as CONCRE (19/20 current, 18/20 historically), indicating concrete construction. Public remarks do not contradict this or mention any different structural type. Evidence is strong and consistent across many listings and agents, so the building is treated as concrete construction.

A very small number of listings mark double-wall, but most do not and instead classify the building as concrete. Given the building type and lack of any supporting remarks, double-wall construction is unlikely to be accurate at the building level.

None of the 20 listings mark hollow tile as a construction material, and no remarks describe hollow tile or similar construction. This absence across all agents indicates the building is not considered hollow-tile construction.

A small minority of listings (3 of 20) mark masonry/stucco, but the vast majority do not and instead specify concrete construction. With no corroborating language in remarks, the evidence is insufficient to treat masonry/stucco as a defining construction type for this building.

None of the 20 listings identify steel frame construction, and 18/20 instead specify concrete. The remarks focus on views, amenities, and location with no hint of steel framing, so steel frame construction can be ruled out with high confidence.

A small subset of listings (4 of 20) mark slab construction, but most do not and there is no explicit reference to a concrete slab or similar foundation in public remarks. Given the instructions to omit weak, inconsistently checked features, slab construction is not confirmed at the building level.

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No listings indicate wood frame construction in the MLS data (0 of 20) and the property type and location are consistent with concrete high-/mid-rise construction. Remarks never mention wood framing, supporting that this is not a wood-frame building.

Only a minority of agents selected the above-ground construction option (3 of 20), and no listing text references this as a defining structural attribute. Given the lack of consistent MLS marking or remarks, this feature is not reliably supported and is omitted.

No listing describes the building as brick or brick-and-mortar and the brick checkbox is never selected in MLS. Given the prevalent identification as a concrete structure, brick construction is very unlikely.

No listings indicate single-wall construction, and the building form (a mid-rise condo) does not match typical single-wall structures. Remarks never allude to single-wall or older plantation-style construction, so this can be confidently excluded.

While investment potential and rental use are highlighted, the language is consistent with long-term rentals rather than legal short-term or vacation rentals. With no explicit indication that STR is permitted, it is more likely that short-term rentals are not allowed or not a building feature.

Listings market the property as a standard Waikiki condo without reference to hotel branding or a pooled rental program. Combined with the lack of STR indicators, this strongly suggests there is no hotel rental pool in this building.

Since there is no sign of a hotel-operated rental pool, there cannot be a mandatory participation requirement. The marketing focus on both owner-occupant and investor use further supports that no compulsory rental program exists.

Across 21 listings, there are zero references to leasehold terms, lease rent, or lease expiration, while multiple agents emphasize the building is VA-approved. This strongly indicates that units in this building are Fee Simple; no Leasehold units are evident in the current data.

Leasehold status is never mentioned in any of the 21 remarks, and no listing describes lease rent or lease expiration, which are standard disclosures for LH properties. Given this consistent absence and VA-oriented marketing, the building very likely does not have Leasehold units.

All remarks describe fee-related items like maintenance fees and utilities but never reference a land lease or its expiration. Without explicit language about a leasehold or end date, the lease expiry year cannot be determined.

Public remarks repeatedly and clearly identify the building as VA approved. This strongly confirms that VA financing is accepted for units in this building.

The repeated statements that the building has 'Full hurricane insurance' and is '100% hurricane insured' indicate the HOA carries comprehensive building hurricane coverage. This consistent language across listings supports treating the building as fully insured by the association.

No listing remarks across 21 units reference fire sprinklers, and the MLS fire-sprinkler amenity is never marked. This consistent pattern strongly suggests the building does not have a fire sprinkler system.

Remarks were checked for phrases such as 'fire life safety evaluation', 'FLSE passed', 'fire safety certified', and 'life safety compliant' and none were found. Because such a certification is usually highlighted when positive, the lack of any mention suggests the building likely has not passed the FLSE.

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 four remarks describe ocean views, including 'panoramic views of the ocean' from penthouse units and 'peek-a-boo Pacific Ocean views' from a mid-floor unit. Current MLS data shows 4 of 20 listings tagged with OCEAN, suggesting that multiple units in the building offer ocean views.

Mountain views are repeatedly highlighted: units are described with 'mountain /canal views', 'scenic mountain views', and 'beautiful view of the mountains'. With 8 of 20 MLS records listing MOUNTA, mountain views are a common and reliable feature of this building.

Evidence for Diamond Head views is limited but present: a unit is described as a 'Diamond Head side corner unit', and DIAHEA appears in 1 of 20 MLS view tags. This suggests that some oriented, higher-floor units in the building likely have Diamond Head views.

One penthouse is advertised with 'panoramic views of the ... city skyline', and city views are consistent with the building’s central Waikiki location. With CITY checked in 11 of 20 MLS listings, city views are clearly a prevalent feature.

Ocean views are noted but always as 'ocean' or 'Pacific Ocean' rather than 'coastline' or 'shoreline' vistas. With COASTL unused across all current MLS entries, coastline view is not a distinct or advertised view category for this building.

Across all provided remarks, views are described in terms of ocean, mountains, city, Ala Wai canal, and golf course, with no references to garden or courtyard vistas. With the GARDEN checkbox unused in 20/20 MLS records, garden views appear not to be a defining feature of this building.

Views of the Ala Wai Golf Course are explicitly mentioned in multiple remarks, such as 'Mauka to Makai views of the ... Ala Wai Golf Course' and 'beautiful mountain & golf course view'. Even though only 1 of 20 MLS records is tagged GOLCOU, the narrative remarks show that several units clearly enjoy golf course views.

Several units are marketed with Ala Wai canal exposure, such as 'Unit faces cool side with mountain /canal views' and 'open lanai that faces the Ala Wai canal'. Combined with MARCAN in 5 of 20 MLS view fields, this supports classifying the building as offering marina/canal views.

Marketing language focuses on 'breathtaking sunsets' and other view types but never mentions sunrise or morning sun. Given that SUNRIS is unchecked in all 20 MLS records, the building is not promoted as offering special sunrise views.

Multiple data points confirm sunset views exist in this building. Current remarks for a penthouse unit advertise “panoramic views of the ocean, city skyline, and breathtaking sunsets,” and MLS data shows 2 of 20 listings with SUNSET in the view description and none marked as having no view. Since at least some units clearly offer sunset vistas, buyers seeking sunset views should consider this building.

There are no references to cemeteries or similar features in any of the marketing remarks. Coupled with zero MLS listings checking CEMETA, it is highly likely that no units in this building have cemetery views.

Listings describe various views (ocean, mountains, golf course, canal, city skyline) but never reference fireworks or Friday night shows. Given this absence across many detailed view descriptions, fireworks views are unlikely.

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Several independent remarks call the building 'pet friendly' or 'pet-friendly' and emphasize a pet-friendly environment, with no contrary language. With no 'no pets' restrictions in MLS data, the evidence strongly supports that pets are allowed in this building.

Multiple recent listings explicitly mention a resident manager, including phrases like 'Secured building with Resident Manager' and 'hosts a very resourceful resident manager.' Combined with 16/20 MLS entries still marking the RESMAN amenity, this strongly indicates the building continues to have an on-site resident manager. The consistency across different agents and wording supports this as a real, building-wide feature rather than a copy-pasted MLS error.

Remarks focus on conventional condo ownership and VA approval, with no references to hotel management, front desk, or a hotel rental program. Combined with 0/20 MLS entries for condotel style, this strongly suggests the building is not a condotel.

The building is consistently marketed as a condominium (e.g., '2 bedroom 2 bath condo') and never as a co-op or cooperative, with no mention of shares or co-op tax structures. The lone COOTAX flag in MLS is outweighed by numerous condo references and VA loan eligibility, so it is best treated as a condo, not a co-op.