
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 an owner-occupancy percentage or descriptive phrases indicating the building is highly owner occupied. The listings instead focus heavily on short-term rental use, hotel programs, and investor language, which does not provide a measurable occupancy percentage. Since there is no explicit contrary percentage, I kept the current value of 10.0 with low confidence.
I searched the public remarks for an explicit elevator count such as "4 elevators" or "four elevators" and did not find one. The listings do repeatedly reference elevator upgrades and modernization, which supports that the building has elevators but not a verified count. Given the current building context already says 4, I kept that value with low confidence.
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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Cable inclusion is strongly supported across the building history and current public remarks. Multiple listings explicitly state maintenance fees include 'cable TV' or 'basic cable TV,' and the pattern is consistent across many agents rather than a one-off note. This is high-confidence and appears to be a stable building-level inclusion.
Common-area electricity is moderately supported by the current MLS inclusion codes, with 11 of 20 listings showing OTCOEX. Public remarks rarely describe it explicitly, so this appears to rely more on MLS coding than repeated agent wording. The feature is likely present, but with less direct textual confirmation than the other utility inclusions.
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Electricity is one of the clearest and most consistently repeated inclusions for Waikiki Banyan. The remarks frequently state that maintenance fees include electricity, often alongside water, cable, sewer, and internet. This is strongly corroborated by the current MLS inclusion data and many independent listing descriptions.
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Hot water is repeatedly mentioned as included in the maintenance fee across many listings. The public remarks commonly list it together with water, electricity, cable TV, and internet, showing strong building-level consistency. The current MLS data also supports this inclusion strongly.
Internet inclusion is strongly supported by both MLS data and public remarks. Numerous listings say maintenance fees include internet, high-speed internet, or fiber optic internet, often in the same sentence as electricity and cable. This looks like a stable and widely recognized building feature.
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Sewer inclusion is consistently confirmed across the listing remarks and MLS data. Many agents explicitly state that maintenance fees include sewer, and it appears alongside the other recurring utilities in a large share of listings. This is high-confidence and stable.
Water inclusion is one of the most consistently supported features in the dataset. The remarks repeatedly list water among the covered utilities, often with electricity, cable, hot water, sewer, and internet. The MLS data and public remarks align very strongly.
BBQ/grilling amenities are consistently confirmed across the building. Roughly 19 of 20 historical listings reference BBQ, and the current remarks repeatedly mention 'BBQ grills,' 'BBQ area,' and 'BBQ stations' from multiple listings/agents, which looks broadly consistent rather than copy-paste error.
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Limited/weak evidence for clubhouse: only 2 of 20 MLS records check a clubhouse box and virtually none of the agent public remarks mention a "clubhouse" or "community center." Multiple agent descriptions instead list a recreation deck, pool, cafe and mini-mart but not a clubhouse, so the clubhouse flag appears unsupported by remarks and is treated as not present.
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.
Patio/deck amenities are clearly present at the building level. Dozens of listings mention a "lanai," "recreation deck," "pool deck," or "patio area," often across many different agents and time periods, which makes this strong non-copy-paste evidence. Current remarks also consistently confirm shared outdoor amenity space, including the newly renovated recreation deck.
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.
The building clearly offers a shared recreation area/deck. Roughly 17 of 20 historical listings mention it, and current remarks frequently describe the 'recreation deck,' 'amenity deck,' and 'recreation area,' including renovation updates, which strongly confirms the 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).
There is modest but meaningful evidence of on-site dining/food service. While only 1 of 20 historical listings explicitly codes RESTAU, many remarks describe a 'cafe,' 'coffee shop,' 'snack bar,' or 'on-site café,' which supports a building-level dining amenity even if the MLS checkbox is inconsistently used.
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Sauna is strongly supported as a shared amenity in the building. About 15 of 20 historical listings include SAUNA, and current remarks repeatedly mention a 'new sauna,' 'sauna,' or 'renovated sauna,' indicating consistent building-level availability.
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 for surfboard-specific storage facilities, including board storage and surf storage wording. The remarks mention general storage lockers and storage rooms, but nothing that specifically identifies surfboard storage.
Tennis court access is well supported for Waikiki Banyan. About 15 of 20 historical listings include it, and many current remarks explicitly mention 'tennis court(s)' and related recreational court access, confirming it as a shared building amenity.
Trash chute appears to be part of the building based on historical MLS data, with about 17 of 20 listings including TRACHU. Current remarks rarely mention it, but at least one detailed listing explicitly states 'trash chute and laundry facilities on each floor,' which is enough to confirm the feature with solid confidence.
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There is strong evidence that the building offers a whirlpool/hot tub/spa amenity. Historical data shows it in about 11 of 20 listings, and current remarks from many listings explicitly reference 'whirlpool,' 'hot tubs,' 'jacuzzi,' or 'spa,' making the amenity well confirmed.
Pool is strongly supported for Waikiki Banyan. Well over 50 listings mention a pool or swimming pool, often alongside related amenities like hot tubs, sauna, and recreation deck, and several remarks specifically note a "newly renovated pool" or "heated pool." The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and appears to be a building-wide amenity rather than copy-paste error.
A heated pool is explicitly mentioned in multiple remarks, with phrases such as "heated swimming pool," "heated pool," and "access the Heated Pool." This appears in several separate listings and is reinforced by amenity descriptions tied to the recreation deck renovation. The evidence is strong enough to keep pool_heated as true despite the current MLS checkbox mismatch.
I looked specifically for pool descriptions using saltwater terminology. The remarks repeatedly mention a pool, heated pool, or renovated pool deck, but never identify the pool as 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.
Community laundry is overwhelmingly supported for Waikiki Banyan. At least 17 of 20 current MLS listings have COMLAU, and many remarks explicitly say 'community laundry on each floor,' 'coin laundry on each floor,' or 'on-site laundry facilities.' The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and appears to be building-wide, not copy-paste error.
The public remarks indicate the laundry is paid/coin-operated. I searched for coin-op, quarters, card-operated, and laundry fee language, and found explicit coin-laundry references.
The remarks consistently confirm community laundry on every floor of the building. I found repeated direct references, including wording such as “community laundry on each floor” and “laundry facilities on every floor.”
Parking is clearly present across the building. The remarks mention it in many listings, including phrases like "one unassigned parking stall," "1 parking space," "parking included," and "garage parking." This is strong building-level evidence, reinforced across multiple agents/listings.
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Covered parking is strongly supported for this building. Multiple remarks explicitly say "covered parking stall," "one covered, unassigned parking stall," or "garage parking," and the MLS data also shows covered/garage parking features in a majority of current listings. This appears to be a consistent building amenity rather than a one-off unit feature.
The listings contain direct public-remark evidence that parking is deeded with the unit in at least some offerings. While many remarks also describe parking as unassigned, the explicit "deeded parking stall" language supports true.
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I searched for any mention of a monthly parking charge, parking rental, or additional parking cost and found none. Instead, the remarks consistently describe parking as included, free, or part of the unit, which indicates there is no separate parking fee mentioned in the public remarks.
Guest parking appears to be available, but the evidence is limited. The strongest current remark is a penthouse listing stating the building has "ample guest parking," while MLS checkbox data only shows guest parking in about 5 of 20 listings. This suggests the feature is real, though not consistently advertised by all agents.
There is some support for secured-entry parking, but it is not as explicit as the general parking evidence. The MLS currently marks secured-entry parking in 5/20 listings, while remarks more often describe the building as 'secure' or having '24-hour security' rather than clearly stating gate or card-access parking, so confidence is moderate.
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The remarks do not consistently mention a parking waitlist, but there is explicit public-remark evidence of waitlist-based access for parking/storage-related building resources. That is enough to mark the building as having a waitlist system.
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I searched for card access language such as key card, fob, card reader, or electronic entry. The remarks do mention 24-hour security, security staff, and a secure building, but not a card-based access system.
Security guard service is strongly supported for Waikiki Banyan. Across the provided remarks, dozens of listings explicitly mention "24 hour security," "24/7 security," or "on-site security," which aligns with the high historical MLS checkbox rate (17/20 checked SECGUA). The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and appears to reflect a true building-level amenity rather than copy-paste noise.
I looked for explicit references to patrol service or roving security. The remarks only mention 24-hour security and on-site security, which supports security presence but does not confirm a patrol service.
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At least 1 listing explicitly says "split system AC," while several others mention unit-level A/C upgrades such as "new AC" or "window air conditioner." The evidence suggests the feature exists in some units, but the remarks also show mixed AC types, so this does not look like a uniformly applied building-wide system. Multiple agents appear to be describing unit-specific upgrades rather than copy-pasting a consistent building amenity.
Window air conditioning appears to be a standard and commonly available feature in Waikiki Banyan units. Multiple current remarks explicitly mention it, including phrases like "new window AC unit," "new AC was installed in September 2024," and "air conditioned," which supports the MLS inclusions. The evidence is strong across many listings and does not look like a single-agent copy-paste error.
Strong evidence supports concrete construction. Across the current MLS records, 18 of 20 listings identify construction material as CONCRE, and the public remarks consistently refer to Waikiki Banyan as a high-rise condo-hotel/tower. This appears to be stable building-level data rather than agent copy-paste noise.
No public remarks reference double-wall construction. With only 3 of 20 current listings showing DOUWAL and no descriptive support in the remarks, this feature is not substantiated for the building.
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.
There is no meaningful public-remark evidence for masonry/stucco construction. Only 3 of 20 current listings show MASSTU, and none of the remarks explicitly describe masonry or stucco materials. This looks more like unreliable checkbox data than a verified building feature.
The evidence does not support steel-frame construction. Only 3 of 20 current MLS listings check STEFRA, and the remarks across many agents are silent on any steel-frame feature or renovation that would indicate a change. This appears to be checkbox noise rather than a true building characteristic.
Evidence for a slab foundation is moderate-to-strong but not explicit in the remarks. The building is a concrete high-rise tower, historical records previously supported a concrete slab foundation, and 2 of 20 current listings still show SLAB. This appears consistent with building-level construction rather than a unit-specific feature.
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Evidence does not support 'above ground' as a distinct construction feature: only 1 of 20 current listings list construction_materials='ABOGRO' (previously 4/20) and none of the public remarks mention above-ground construction. Combined historical and current MLS data give high confidence that the building should not be labeled with this feature.
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The listings repeatedly and clearly state that short-term rentals are allowed in this building. This is one of the strongest and most consistent signals across the remarks.
The remarks repeatedly mention the Aston/Aqua-Aston hotel rental program or rental pool, which is strong evidence that the building participates in a hotel-style rental pool. This can only be true because STR is also clearly allowed.
The public remarks show the hotel/rental pool is optional rather than required. Because owners can opt out, self-manage, or have the unit withdrawn from the program, mandatory participation is false.
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The remarks consistently cite a lease expiration year of 2035. I did not find a more recent extension or any conflicting lease-end year, so 2035 is the best-supported value.
I searched the public remarks for any explicit VA-approval language or references to VA loans/financing and found none. The listings instead focus on STR/NUC status, amenities, and parking, so there is no public evidence to mark the building as VA approved.
The remarks include a direct insurance statement indicating the building has 100% hurricane insurance coverage. While the wording is hurricane-specific rather than a full walls-in policy description, it is strong public-remark evidence that the HOA maintains full coverage.
Evidence is very strong that Waikiki Banyan has fire sprinklers. Multiple listings explicitly mention "Fire Sprinkler System" or that the building has "installed fire sprinklers," and these mentions appear across different remarks rather than a single copy-paste source. This confirms the feature remains present and should be retained with very high confidence.
I searched the remarks for phrases like fire/life safety evaluation passed, FLSE passed, fire safety certified, life safety compliant, and passed fire inspection. The remarks mention fire sprinklers and other building upgrades, but nothing that confirms a formal fire/life safety evaluation pass. Based on the absence of explicit evidence, this is set to false with low-to-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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Ocean views are strongly and repeatedly documented across the building. Current remarks mention phrases like “Ocean and Diamond Head views,” “beautiful ocean view,” “Pacific Ocean,” “ocean views from the lanai,” and “peek-a-boo ocean view” in many listings, indicating this is not a one-off agent error. The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and listing types, so the building should be treated as offering ocean-view units.
Mountain views are strongly and repeatedly described, including “mountain view,” “Koolau Mountains,” “Mauka side,” and “mountain/golf course view.” The recurring references across many listings indicate this is a real and common building-level feature.
Diamond Head views are well established for Waikiki Banyan. Current remarks repeatedly cite “Diamond Head views,” “DH view,” “preferred Diamond Head side,” and “panoramic views of iconic Diamond Head,” showing clear and recurring documentation. This appears broadly supported across multiple listings rather than copied once or twice.
City views are extremely common in the remarks and strongly supported by the MLS history. Multiple listings mention “city views,” “city lights,” “Waikiki skyline,” and “Honolulu city lights at night.” This appears to be a core view type for many units in the building.
Coastline views are supported by multiple current remarks, including phrases like “coastline views,” “coastal views,” and “coastal and brilliant colors of city lights.” While mentioned less often than ocean or Diamond Head views, the repeated references across listings confirm that some units in the building do offer coastline views. The evidence is consistent enough to keep this feature true.
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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.
Sunrise views are supported, though less frequently than ocean or Diamond Head views. Several current remarks explicitly mention “sunrise,” including one listing describing “breathtaking sunrises” and another referencing “sunrise from Diamond Head,” which is enough to confirm the feature at the building level. The pattern suggests some units have this view orientation, not that it is universal.
Sunset views are supported by multiple remarks, though less frequently than ocean, city, or Diamond Head. Listings explicitly mention “sunset views,” “evening sunsets,” and “breathtaking sunset views,” which is enough to confirm the building offers this view in some units. Evidence is more limited than the other views but still credible and recurring.
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I looked for direct references to watching fireworks from the building, from a lanai, or from a unit, but found none. The remarks mention ocean, Diamond Head, mountain, canal, golf course, and city views, but nothing about fireworks visibility.
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There is credible evidence that Waikiki Banyan has an on-site/resident manager. One listing explicitly says "resident manager on site," and other remarks describe the building as well-managed with on-site security/maintenance staff, which is consistent with but not identical to a resident manager. The signal is supportive but not as widespread as the fire sprinkler evidence.
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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.