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WHAT BUILDING IS FOR SALE?Ainahau Gardens is a new condominium conversion of 56 units-4 one bedrooms and 52 studios. WHAT IS THE ADDRESS?2442 Tusitala Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 WHAT IS THE TAX MAP KEY?1-2-4-6-92 & 93 WHO IS THE SELLER?Ainahau Gardens LLC
WHAT IS THE PROPERTY SIZE?The lot is approximately 12,942 square feet, fee simple. HOW TALL IS THE BUILDING?Ainahau Gardens is a 4-story building with ground level parking. HOW MANY UNITS ARE FOR SALE?Ainahau Gardens consists of 56 individual condominium units, four one-bedroom/one bath, and fifty-two studio/one bath units. Prices range from $169,000 to $229,000 fee simple. DO THE UNITS HAVE A VIEW?Many units have partial mountain views and partial Ala Wai views. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITS?Ainahau Gardens units feature maple finish cabinets with lots of storage, custom countertops & tile floors. The living rooms have bamboo laminate floors, ceiling fan, A/C, mirrored closet doors and wood blinds. The kitchen has modern track and under-cabinet lighting and contemporary faucet fixtures.
WHAT IS THE PRICE, SQUARE FOOTAGE, MONTHLY FEES AND ASSIGNED COVERED PARKING AVAILABILITY?
WHAT APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED WITH THE UNITS?Each unit has a new Hotpoint 24" range/oven with built-in microwave range hood, 15 cubic foot refrigerator, and 1/2 hp garbage disposal. IS PARKING INCLUDED?All the one-bedrooms and 25 studios have assigned covered parking. WHO MANAGES THE BUILDING?Cen Pac Properties WHAT IS THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION?It is an Association of Ainahau Gardens owners. Each owner gets to vote for other owners who will represent them at the Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for the administration of the building. Complete details of the homeowners association can be found by clicking on the Recorded Bylaws icon located on the Condominium Documents page of this site. ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED?Yes ARE PETS ALLOWED?Ainahau Gardens is a cat-friendly complex. CAN I PAY CASH?Yes WHERE CAN I GO FOR FINANCING?You are free to go to whichever lender offers you financing. Pacific Access Mortgage and WHAT TYPE OF FINANCING IS AVAILABLE?There are many different programs available: 95% financing for owner occupants, FHA, conventional, special military and veteran financing. Check with Ian Kemsley at Pacific Access Mortgage or Lorie Fukuhara at American Savings Bank for the best plan that meets your needs. HOW SOON CAN I CLOSE?The typical escrow period is 30 days. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MAINTENANCE FEE?Included in the maintenance fee are hot and cold water, sewer, basic cable, and common area maintenance. Rooftop solar panels supply half of the building’s hot water and common area electric. WHAT AMENITIES ARE THERE?Building amenities include: covered parking, fob-based secured entry, closed-circuit TV security cameras on all entrances, laundry rooms on every floor, basic cable included in monthly fees, secured wi-fi throughout building, a surfboard rack, and a bicycle room. The building is also located on a quiet street near the center of Waikiki’s dining, shopping and entertainment venues. Waikiki beach is less than 1000 feet away. ARE THERE ELEVATORS?Yes. There is one elevator. DOES THE BUILDING HAVE A COMMON LAUNDRY?Yes. There are two washers and two dryers on each floor next to the elevator. IS THERE A TRASH CHUTE?No. We do have recycling containers for glass, plastic and aluminum located near our trash container. DO BUYERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION?Yes. Buyers will pay a monthly maintenance fee. A portion of the maintenance fee will be used to sustain the reserves. In addition, at closing buyers will contribute to the Homeowners start-up fund. The developer also will fully fund the initial capital reserve when half the units are sold. CAN I COMBINE CONDOMINIUM UNITS?The Homeowners Association has no rules against it. As long as you get the necessary building permits, approval of architect, structural engineer, and the Homeowners Association. Two units have already been successfully combined in the building. IS THERE A SECURITY SYSTEM?Ainahau Gardens has a fob-based secured entry system covering front and rear entrances and the elevator. The property also has closed circuit TV security cameras which can be viewed on cable channel 57 in any unit in the building. IS THERE A PLACE TO WASH MY CAR?Not on premises. Because of environmental laws, we have to be very careful about not letting water into the sewer system. IS THERE GUEST PARKING?No. But several nearby overnight and long term parking options exist. There is also street parking. IS THERE ADDITIONAL STORAGE?Aside from our surfboard rack and bicycle room, there is no additional storage available on-site. DO THE UNITS HAVE FIRE SPRINKLERS?No. WHAT AMOUNT IS NEEDED FOR A DEPOSIT?Buyers are required to place a $1,000 deposit toward the purchase of a unit with an additional deposit of $5000 due after reviewing the Public Report. The check or money order should be made out to Pacific Access Escrow. WHEN WILL THE ASSOCIATION OF HOMEOWNERS HAVE ITS FIRST MEETING?Per the By-Laws, the first annual meeting of the Association shall be held no later than one hundred eighty days after recordation of the first unit conveyance, provided 40% or more of the property has been sold and recorded. We expect to have our first annual meeting in June or July 2008. WHO IS THE ESCROW COMPANY?Pacific Access Escrow, Inc.
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