Building Analysis - Imperial Plaza: ~ by Paul Ford Building and Site Features Imperial Plaza is a 1991 mixed use development by Colin De Silva consisting of 206 residential condos and a 55 commercial condos. The impressive looking angular rose-colored glass and concrete buildings were conceived during the Japanese investment bubble and aimed at the luxury market.
Imperial Plaza is prominently located on the corner of tree lined Kapiolani Boulevard and Cooke Street. It’s next to BMW of Honolulu and within blocks of several new condo high rises and Honolulu’s municipal properties.
Imperial Plaza has two residential areas; The Imperial, a high-rise condo tower and The Plaza, a mid-rise terraced building with townhouse like units. The two have separate lobbies and entries but are connected by common parking and amenities.
The 55 commercial condos within the development are an assortment of offices and shops along Kapiolani and Cooke streets and 6 levels of offices.
Common Areas for Residents
The Imperial tower lobby is off of quiet Dreier Street has a porte cochere and two story waiting area to welcome guests. The Imperial Tower has most of the condos.
The landscaped recreation deck connects the residential areas and has stunning water features, a heated pool, two hot tubs, a sauna, BBQ areas, and a recreation room.
Security guards, passkey entry, video and enterphone help secure the property 24/7.
Condo Type: Regular
20% down Non-US Buyer: 35% down
Private Condo Features
Imperial Plaza has some design features that set it apart from most Honolulu condos. All condos have high 10’ ceilings which give an immediate feeling of extra space. Most units have large triangular shaped lanais that can fit good sized furniture. Another unusual feature are the many two story condos as most of the Imperial tower Penthouse units and all of The Plaza townhouse style condos have two levels.
Washer Dryers are in unit and Air conditioning is central.
The Bottom LineBest features: High ceilings, large lanais and two level condo living.
Potential drawbacks: Higher maintenance fees, dated interiors and colors and smallish enclosed kitchens.
Comments:
Two and Three bedroom, two-story configurations found on floors 6, 8, 10, and 12.
Found in units: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bedrooms:
3 - Penthouse Suite
Baths:
3
Square Feet:
2,183 - 4,361 SF
Lanai:
225 - 256 SF
Qty:
15
Comments:
Found on floors 35-39, the penthouse suite units come in both 2 to 3 bedroom and 2.5 to 3 bath configurations. 7 of the 15 penthouse units come in two story configurations.
Found in units: 01,02,03,04,05
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Washer Dryers are in unit and Air conditioning is central.
The Bottom Line Best features: High ceilings, large lanais and two level condo living.
Potential drawbacks: Higher maintenance fees, dated interiors and colors and smallish enclosed kitchens.