Waikiki Banyan
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Waikiki Banyan
Building Overview
Waikiki Banyan in Waikiki — 1977 concrete high-rise with ocean and Diamond Head views, pool and fitness center.
About Waikiki Banyan
Based on MLS data, Waikiki Banyan is a concrete high-rise in East Waikiki built in 1977. The building has 37 floors, 876 total units and 4 elevators.
According to available records, on-site amenities include a pool, fitness center and BBQ area. The building lists a resident manager and security guard. Units report ocean, mountain, Diamond Head and sunset views; air conditioning is noted as central and window. Management is by Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd., and both pets and short-term rentals are allowed per the MLS data.
Parking is described as available, covered, assigned, with guest parking. This summary is based solely on MLS-provided information; buyers should verify current details, rules, fees and availability with the listing agent or management.
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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I searched the remarks for explicit phrases like '80% owner occupied' or descriptors of ownership mix but found none. The current numeric value of 10.00 is kept with low confidence because there is no corroborating evidence in the public remarks.
Multiple public remarks reference elevator modernization and new/modernized or smart elevators being installed or completed, but none explicitly state the number of elevators. The existing numeric value (4) is retained per rules because no explicit count appears in the remarks. Confidence is low-moderate since upgrades are documented but the exact count is unconfirmed in the remarks.
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.
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Strong evidence across listings: MLS checkbox shows cable (CABTV) on 18 of 20 current records and numerous remarks state phrases like 'basic cable TV' or 'cable TV included' (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes ... basic cable TV', 'HOA fees include cable TV'). This appears consistent across different agents and is explicitly repeated in many listings, indicating cable is included in the building maintenance fee.
Multiple listings (MLS shows OTCOEX in 12 of 20 records) and many public remarks say maintenance fees cover building/common utilities (phrases such as 'maintenance fee includes electricity' and 'all utilities included'). Evidence is consistent across many agent remarks (some copy-paste), indicating common-area electricity is included in HOA dues.
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Very strong evidence: MLS shows electricity (ELECTR) included on 19 of 20 current records and many remarks explicitly state 'maintenance fee includes electricity' or similar. Multiple independent listings (and repeated agent remarks) confirm electricity is included in the maintenance fee.
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Strong evidence: MLS shows hot water (HOTWAT) in 16 of 20 records and many listings explicitly state 'hot water' or 'hot water included' (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes ... hot water'). No listings indicate unit water heaters (WTRHTR), supporting that hot water is provided and covered by the HOA.
Solid evidence across listings: MLS shows internet (INTSER) on 15 of 20 records and multiple remarks explicitly state 'internet' or 'internet service included' (including 'fiber optic internet' in some listings). Repeated agent language across many listings confirms internet is included in the maintenance fee.
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Very strong, near-unanimous evidence: all 20 current MLS records list sewer and many public remarks explicitly include "sewer" as part of the maintenance fee or "all utilities, including sewer." Multiple agents confirm this consistently.
Extremely strong evidence: all 20 MLS records list water included and numerous remarks explicitly state the maintenance fee covers water (frequently within the phrase "maintenance fee includes electricity, cable, internet, water, and sewer"). The consistency across listings and agents indicates high confidence that water is included.
Extensive, consistent evidence: ~20 of 20 listings include BBQ amenities with phrases like "BBQ area," "BBQ stations," and "BBQ grills." Multiple agents repeatedly mention BBQ on the recreation/amenity deck, indicating a shared building facility rather than isolated unit features.
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Minimal evidence: only 1 of 20 MLS listings has a clubhouse checkbox and none of the many agent remarks reference a "clubhouse" or "community center." Given the lack of corroborating remarks and the low MLS prevalence, classify clubhouse as not an established building amenity.
Confidence 90%: Only 2/20 MLS listings check CONCIE and no remarks mention concierge services despite frequent references to 24‑hour security and resident management, suggesting those two MLS entries are copy‑paste errors.
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Several listings explicitly mention an on-site fitness facility (terms used include "fitness room", "exercise room", and "gym") even though only 2/20 current MLS amenity checkboxes list EXEROO. The evidence appears across multiple agent remarks (not a single copy/paste instance), supporting inclusion for buyers seeking a building gym.
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Little-to-no supporting evidence: historical confidence low and current public remarks contain no clear references to a "meeting room" or "conference room." Agents repeatedly list other deck amenities but do not mention meeting/conference facilities, so the building should not be presented as having a meeting room.
Strong, building-level evidence: dozens of current listing remarks reference a shared recreation/amenity deck (examples: "large recreation deck", "recreation deck with swimming pool", "amenity deck", "private lanai"). Multiple agents consistently mention a recreation/pool/BBQ deck and several listings describe the pool deck renovation—evidence appears across many independent listings rather than a single isolated copy/paste error.
Extensive, detailed amenity lists from many agents never mention a jogging, walking, or running path, even when fully describing the 6th‑floor recreation deck. With only 2 of 20 MLS records checking this box and no explicit remarks supporting it, the evidence strongly suggests the building does not offer a dedicated jogging/walking path as an amenity.
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No evidence across listings: current dataset and historical notes show no references to a "putting green" or similar golf practice amenity. Agents list many deck amenities (pool, hot tubs, tennis, BBQ, playground, sauna) but not a putting green.
Very strong evidence: approximately 16–17 listings describe a shared "recreation deck/recreation area" (phrases like "large recreation deck," "recreation deck with swimming pool"). The amenity appears repeatedly across agents' remarks and is a prominent building feature.
Moderate evidence: about 6 listings explicitly mark RECROO and dozens of remarks describe a large shared "recreation deck" / amenity deck with pool, playground, BBQ, seating and other features. The language is often "recreation deck," which is consistent across multiple agents (some copy/paste).
Multiple listings cite on-site food/dining options—'coffee shop', 'mini mart', 'snack bar', and 'on-site café' appear in many agent remarks—supporting that the building offers some on-site dining/restaurant-type facilities (mostly café/ snack/mini-mart style, not necessarily a full-service restaurant).
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Very strong evidence: roughly 18 listings reference a "sauna" (including phrases like "newly renovated sauna"). Multiple agents emphasize the sauna as part of the common recreation amenities, confirming it as a building-level facility.
Building storage/lockers are frequently mentioned in listing remarks — at least 10–15 listings explicitly reference storage (quotes include “storage unit (118E)”, “storage unit (236B)”, and “locked owner storage closet”), and other listings note storage lease availability or waiting lists. This confirms the building offers storage/locker options to owners/tenants; the evidence is consistent across multiple agents and listings rather than a single copy/paste error.
I searched the public remarks for terms like "surfboard storage", "board storage", and "surf storage" and found none. Listings mention additional storage or storage lockers generally, but no explicit surfboard-specific storage references were found.
Strong evidence across listings: roughly 14–15 listings reference "tennis court" or "tennis courts," often listed with pool, BBQ, and other recreation-deck amenities. Mentions are consistent across multiple agent remarks and listing variants.
Good supporting evidence: historical ~17 of 20 listings indicated a trash chute and several current remarks explicitly mention "trash chute" or on-site refuse systems (often listed with laundry facilities). Mentions are less frequent than pool/sauna but consistent enough to include.
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Strong evidence: approximately 14–16 listings reference "hot tub," "whirlpool," or "jacuzzi" (e.g., "two hot tubs," "jacuzzi," "hot tubs"). Mentions are frequent and consistent across agent remarks, indicating building-level spa/whirlpool facilities.
Strong evidence the building has a pool: nearly every listing's public remarks mention a pool (examples: "swimming pool", "heated pool", "recreation deck with swimming pool" and "new pool"). Historical MLS checkbox data previously marked pool in 19 of 20 listings and current remarks across many agents consistently describe a pool and pool-deck renovation, indicating the amenity exists and is being maintained/updated.
Moderately strong evidence that the building offers a heated pool: several (approx. 6–10) public remarks explicitly say 'heated pool' or 'heated swimming pool' (e.g., 'Amenities include a heated pool, whirlpool...', 'Enjoy resort-style amenities: heated pool, hot tub...'). MLS checkbox counts are lower, but multiple agent remarks across listings explicitly mention the pool is heated, supporting inclusion.
The pool is mentioned frequently (heated pool, pool deck, renovations), but I searched for specific terms like "salt water pool", "saltwater pool", and "saline pool" and found no explicit references. No evidence supports that the pool is salt-water.
Several listings highlight that certain units—especially on the 6th floor—are 'one of the few units in the building with a permitted in-unit washer and dryer' and that 'only the 6th floor units are approved to install Washer & Dryer in the unit.' Other remarks repeat this point and feature those units as rare.
Strong, consistent evidence that the building has shared laundry: 18 of 20 current MLS listings include the COMLAU amenity and historical data was high-confidence (19/20). Numerous public remarks explicitly state "community laundry on each floor", "coin laundry on each floor", "on-site laundry facilities", or "community laundry facilities", and the wording appears across multiple agent listings (not limited to a single copy/paste).
Several public remarks explicitly indicate the on-floor laundry is coin-operated/paid (e.g., "coin laundry on each floor", "coin washer/dryer on each floor"). I searched for terms like "coin", "coin-operated", "quarters" and found explicit mentions.
Multiple listings explicitly state "community laundry on each floor" or variations (e.g., "laundry room on each floor", "community laundry on every floor"). I searched for phrases like "laundry on each floor", "laundry room on every floor", and found numerous explicit mentions across listings.
Strong building-level evidence: 20/20 current MLS listings list parking in parking_features and numerous agent remarks explicitly state parking is included (examples: "one unassigned parking stall", "includes parking", "deeded parking stall"). Evidence is consistent across many listings and multiple agents, so parking is very likely a building feature.
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Multiple listings (15/20 in current MLS parking_features) and many agent remarks reference covered or garage stalls (e.g., "covered unassigned parking stall", "covered parking stall", "deeded parking stall"), providing strong building-level evidence that covered parking is available for units.
Remarks are mixed: many listings note 'one unassigned parking stall' but multiple remarks explicitly mention a 'deeded parking stall' for some units. Based only on public remarks, there is evidence that deeded parking exists for at least some units in the building.
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I searched for phrases like 'parking fee', '$/month parking', 'monthly parking charge' and found no consistent mention of a monthly parking fee. Because remarks mostly state parking is included or unassigned, there's no clear parking fee to report.
Limited evidence: a small number of MLS records (3/20) list guest parking (GUEST). Public remarks largely do not call out guest/visitor parking, so this is plausible but not strongly documented in agent remarks — included because some unit records indicate guest parking.
Some MLS records (3/20) list secured-entry parking and many listings note building security ("24-hour security", "resident manager", "front desk"). While agent remarks emphasize strong building security, they rarely specify a gated/card-access parking entry; evidence is therefore moderate and implied rather than repeatedly explicit.
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I looked for 'parking waitlist', 'waiting list for parking', or similar phrases and found none. Only storage lockers were noted as on a waitlist; no evidence of a parking waitlist in the remarks.
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Listings repeatedly mention 24-hour security, on-site security, and resident manager, but I searched for terms such as "key card access", "fob access", "card reader" and found no explicit references to card/fob entry systems in the public remarks.
Strong evidence that Waikiki Banyan provides on-site security: 17/20 MLS listings include the SECGUA amenity and numerous public remarks explicitly state "24-hour security", "24/7 security", or "on-site security". Multiple agents across many listings repeat the same phrases (likely consistent building-level info rather than isolated copy/paste errors), supporting high confidence that the building has security personnel on site.
Public remarks consistently describe continuous security presence (e.g., "24-hour security", "on-site security", "security guard"), indicating an active security/patrol presence. I searched for "security patrol", "24-hour security", and related phrases and found explicit mentions across listings.
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High-confidence evidence: MLS checkbox ACWIUN appears on all 20 current listings and at least six separate public remarks explicitly reference window/window-style ACs (quotes include "new window AC unit" and "new window air conditioner was chosen"). Mentions appear across different listings/agents (not isolated to a single copy/paste), supporting inclusion of window AC for buyers searching for this feature.
Strong MLS evidence: 18/20 current listings list construction_materials as 'CONCRE'. Public remarks across the dozens of listings do not explicitly mention 'concrete' or 'reinforced concrete', but the consistent MLS field entries across multiple agents indicate the building is concrete. Given the high historical MLS signal (18/20), the building is reported as concrete with high confidence.
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No substantive evidence the building is hollow-tile: only 1/20 current MLS entries mark 'HOLTIL' and public remarks (many listings) contain no mention of 'hollow tile' or similar phrasing. Given the lack of corroborating remarks and no prior history, this feature is omitted due to low support.
Across roughly 20 recent listings, only 3 listings currently show MASSTU in construction_materials and none of the numerous public remarks mention “masonry” or “stucco.” Historical review previously gave High confidence that masonry/stucco is not a building-level feature, and the sparse/isolated checkbox usage across agents appears to be inconsistent copy-paste rather than confirmation of construction type.
Unlikely to be steel frame: only 2 of 20 current listings check STEFRA and historical listings showed minimal support (≈1). None of the public remarks reference 'steel frame' or similar phrasing, and most agents did not mark STEFRA, suggesting steel framing is not a building-level feature.
Evidence for a slab foundation is mixed but leans positive: historical records previously gave high confidence for a concrete slab, and 2/20 current MLS listings mark 'SLAB'. No public remarks explicitly mention a different foundation or a recent change, but the slab checkbox appears infrequently in current listings, so confidence is moderate.
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Evidence does not support 'above ground' as a distinct construction material/feature: only 4 of 20 current listings mark ABOGRO, historical confidence was medium, and public remarks contain no references to 'above ground' construction. With most listings leaving the box unchecked, it's unlikely this is a meaningful building-level attribute.
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Public remarks consistently state that short-term/daily vacation rentals are permitted (NUCs, references to hotel programs, Bill 41/STR registration). This is strongly supported across many listings.
Listings repeatedly mention enrollment/participation in hotel-style rental pool programs (Aston, Aqua-Aston, Midway, Vacasa and others), indicating the building supports hotel rental pool participation.
Several listings state enrollment in hotel rental programs is optional and owners can self-manage or withdraw (e.g., 'Self-Management', 'can be privately managed by owner or management company'). Therefore hotel-pool participation is not mandatory.
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Several listings explicitly state the Becker sandwich/lease expires in 2035 (including specific Nov 29/30, 2035 dates). I used the most recent/explicit date found and returned 2035.
I searched for phrases like 'VA approved', 'VA financing', or 'VA loans accepted' across all remarks and found no references. Presence of non-VA seller financing was noted but does not imply VA approval.
I searched the remarks for language indicating HOA full (walls-in) insurance coverage or similar; none was found. Because there is no explicit mention in public remarks, the building being "insured_fully" is not confirmed and is set to false with medium confidence.
Strong evidence the building has a fire sprinkler system: 17 of 20 recent MLS listings included the FIRSPR amenity and multiple public remarks explicitly state "Fire Sprinkler System" or "installed fire sprinklers" (examples: "has sprinklers", "installed fire sprinklers for added peace of mind"). Mentions appear across listings from different agents and are consistent with prior MLS checkbox data, indicating building-wide installation rather than isolated or copy-paste errors.
Remarks repeatedly note that fire sprinklers and related work (drainpipe/DWV replacement) have been completed, which indicates fire-safety improvements. However, there is no explicit public-remarks language confirming a passed fire/life safety evaluation (FLSE), so the FLSE pass status is not confirmed and is set to false with medium confidence.
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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Dozens of the provided listing remarks explicitly mention ocean or Pacific views (quotes include "ocean views", "Pacific Ocean", "ocean-view lanai", "sweeping ocean views"). Evidence is consistent across many listings and agents, indicating the building offers ocean-view units; this confirms the historical high-confidence classification.
Numerous listings explicitly mention mountain or Koolau/mauka views (e.g., "mountain views," "Koolau Mountains," "mauka tower"), with consistent references across many units and agents. This confirms the building offers mountain-view units.
Many listings explicitly state Diamond Head/DH views (e.g., "Diamond Head views", "majestic mountain and Diamond Head views", "Wake up to sweeping panoramic Diamond Head views"). These references span multiple listings and agents, showing Diamond Head views are a recurring building-level offering.
Numerous listing remarks explicitly reference city or skyline views (quotes include "city lights", "Waikiki skyline", "city views from the lanai"). The evidence appears across many listings and agents, indicating the building offers units with city and skyline views and supporting the prior high-confidence status.
Multiple listings reference the coastline or coastal/shoreline vistas (examples: "viewing the coastline", "coastal views", "coastline and ocean views"). These mentions occur across different listings and agents, showing the building offers units with coastline views in addition to ocean and Diamond Head vistas.
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Strong evidence from current remarks: numerous listings explicitly state "Ala Wai Golf Course", "golf course view", or similar (e.g., "views of the Ala Wai Golf Course", "enjoying ... Ala Wai Golf Course", "gorgeous views of the Ala Wai Golf Course"). These references appear across multiple different listings, indicating the building offers units with golf course views.
Moderate-to-strong evidence: several listings cite "Ala Wai Canal" or "canal views" and some mention marina/harbor in passing (e.g., "Ala Wai Canal", "at the end of the block is the beautiful Ala Wai canal", and a penthouse noting "marina"). While not as ubiquitous as mountain mentions, multiple independent listings confirm canal/marina views from some units.
Multiple listings reference sunrise or morning sun (e.g., "ideal for morning coffee", "watch the sun rise over Diamond Head", "sunrise views from the lanai"). While not as ubiquitous as ocean/Diamond Head mentions, these phrases appear across several listings indicating the building has units with eastern/sunrise exposure.
Many listings reference sunset or evening views (quotes include "sunset views," "bask in stunning Hawaiian sunsets," and references to "Waikiki Sunset Beach"), with consistent mentions across numerous listings and agents, supporting that the building offers units with sunset/west views.
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I searched for phrases such as "fireworks view", "see fireworks from", and "watch fireworks from lanai" and found no explicit references in the public remarks. Absence of mention does not prove absence but no evidence was found.
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Moderate evidence a resident/on-site manager is present: historically 8 of 20 MLS listings included the RESMAN amenity and at least two current public remarks explicitly state "resident manager on site" or similar. While many listings note 24-hour security (which can be provided by non-resident staff), the explicit "resident manager on site" phrasing appears in multiple listings across different agents, supporting inclusion of this feature.
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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.