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1350? What does this number mean? Is this how much you pay for your Honolulu studio apartment? Is this what you pay for your car insurance after you got those 2 speeding tickets? Time for a brief Honolulu history lesson. For you "1350" probably really is your rent. For my generation "1350" was short for 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. In 1968 Ala Moana Center was still sparkling shiny new. Did you know there was an Isusu dealership indoors at Ala Moana in 1968?? Uhhh...I know, that isn't very interesting is it? But, how about a kidnapping and double murder? How does a famous psychic fit in to the murder mystery at 1350? I love telling stories. Especially when they are true! The Building: 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. is a residential high rise condo built in 1968 at the corner of Ala Moana Blvd. and Piikoi St. Right across from Ala Moana Center on the Eva side. The building was the first residential high-rise constructed in Honolulu and was the work of architect Minoru Yamasaki, who also designed the World Trade Center. The 34-floor high-rise has 353 units, the majority with between 1,033 and 1,243 square feet of living area. It was built by Hawaiian Dredging. It includes about 14 penthouse suites. At the time it was built it had a nearly unobstructed view of Diamond Head, Mountains, Harbor and downtown Honolulu depending on the unit you were in. In 1968 "1350" was a prestige building in a prestige location. Most of the units are 2 bed, 2 bath and 1pkg. Originally lease hold, the fee is available and most units have converted to fee simple. The building has 4 elevators, covered assigned parking, security protected entrance. Also, has a pool, party room, small fitness center. Front door security is via security guard or retinal eye scanner. Cool or what? Plus, it is a short walk to Ala Moana Center. Currently the building is well maintained. But, being a 44 year old concrete building it does have some aging issues which are being addressed appropriately. Sadly, the views have been obstructed for some of the units beginning with the Nauru Tower construction in the 1990's. But the building still has "Location, Location, Location". A remodeled unit here can be 5 stars. Some are outstanding. As good as it gets! Originally the home of the well heeled of Honolulu society, it later became known for having a large population of older residents. But, now younger residents are beginning to take root. Murder: In 1994 "1350" was also the home of a very famous Japanese Psychic. We are talking Hillary Clinton famous. Her name was Toako "Kototome" Fujita. Being extremely famous she was also very wealthy. On February 23, 1994, at about 5:00 p.m., Honolulu firefighters responded to a fire at 1350 Ala Moana Boulevard, Penthouse 4, and found the body of Kototome in a bedroom closet. She had been shot through the chest and strangled. Later that night firefighters were called to the Park Shore Hotel where a red Acura sports car was on fire. Kototome's son, Goro Fujita was found dead in the passenger seat. He had also been shot in the chest. Investigators gradually pieced together what happened and discovered the suspect had fled to Japan. Kototome had a visitor that afternoon who demanded money in exchange for her son's life. She called her banker and requested a large sum of money. He said he was unable to comply and the phone call was cut off by the murderer who was in Kototome's apartment. She was shot and the fire started to cover up the crime shortly after the call was cut off. Goro was then met by the murderer at his apartment at Discovery Bay. He too was shot. His body removed by the murderer and placed in the Acura which was then driven away to Park Shore Hotel and set on fire. To make a long story short. All this was caught on video cameras. The murderer was extradited back to Hawaii and convicted. This tragic event has attached itself to the 1350 building. People still respect Kototome and feel sorry for her and her son. I'm guessing most Yelpers were about 3 years old when this happened. If you grew up in Honolulu, it might be interesting to ask your parents about this famous murder case. Who knows? I'm sure they just might remember this event well. They might even know someone closely involved.
Built in 1968, it is often referred to as the Grand Dame of Honolulu apartment condos. It won the Best Managed Building award in 2015 and it deserves it. In spite of its age, the building is very clean, with 24 hour security by several staff, and access is through eye recognition scanners at access points. I have to take major exception to some of the comments of a reviewer who gave 1350 one star. First, the minimum rental period in this building is 6 months. Her friend rented at 1350 for a couple of weeks? Hmmm... Second, She claimed her friend said the new construction would be 17 floors? No. Its10. Third, the short building is Park Lane. The most expensive address in Honolulu. Condos start at 4x the price of 1350. So the claim that 1350 is overpriced, is also wrong. Fourth, no visitor parking?? Ala Moana center is across the street! Thats probably the largest parking lot in the entire State! And the emptiest part of the lot is under Park Lane, 30 yards from 1350. In her defense however, she did write her review while Park Lane was being constructed, so parking there was not possible at the time of her review. Now, the GOOD things. If you live here Foodland being across the street cannot be underestimated. It is so convenient and its open late. Ala Moana Center formerly ranked as the largest shopping complex in the USA, has virtually everything from High end like Bloomingdales, to low end like Ross. CVS/Longs is very close to 1350, There are 2 foodcourts and lots of food specials. Lets not forget the park, and the beach. Its no wonder that people who live in this building don't want to leave, and if they get the opportunity, they try to move back.
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2 months ago
5 years ago
1350? What does this number mean? Is this how much you pay for your Honolulu studio apartment? Is this what you pay for your car insurance after you got those 2 speeding tickets? Time for a brief Honolulu history lesson. For you "1350" probably really is your rent. For my generation "1350" was short for 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. In 1968 Ala Moana Center was still sparkling shiny new. Did you know there was an Isusu dealership indoors at Ala Moana in 1968?? Uhhh...I know, that isn't very interesting is it? But, how about a kidnapping and double murder? How does a famous psychic fit in to the murder mystery at 1350? I love telling stories. Especially when they are true! The Building: 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. is a residential high rise condo built in 1968 at the corner of Ala Moana Blvd. and Piikoi St. Right across from Ala Moana Center on the Eva side. The building was the first residential high-rise constructed in Honolulu and was the work of architect Minoru Yamasaki, who also designed the World Trade Center. The 34-floor high-rise has 353 units, the majority with between 1,033 and 1,243 square feet of living area. It was built by Hawaiian Dredging. It includes about 14 penthouse suites. At the time it was built it had a nearly unobstructed view of Diamond Head, Mountains, Harbor and downtown Honolulu depending on the unit you were in. In 1968 "1350" was a prestige building in a prestige location. Most of the units are 2 bed, 2 bath and 1pkg. Originally lease hold, the fee is available and most units have converted to fee simple. The building has 4 elevators, covered assigned parking, security protected entrance. Also, has a pool, party room, small fitness center. Front door security is via security guard or retinal eye scanner. Cool or what? Plus, it is a short walk to Ala Moana Center. Currently the building is well maintained. But, being a 44 year old concrete building it does have some aging issues which are being addressed appropriately. Sadly, the views have been obstructed for some of the units beginning with the Nauru Tower construction in the 1990's. But the building still has "Location, Location, Location". A remodeled unit here can be 5 stars. Some are outstanding. As good as it gets! Originally the home of the well heeled of Honolulu society, it later became known for having a large population of older residents. But, now younger residents are beginning to take root. Murder: In 1994 "1350" was also the home of a very famous Japanese Psychic. We are talking Hillary Clinton famous. Her name was Toako "Kototome" Fujita. Being extremely famous she was also very wealthy. On February 23, 1994, at about 5:00 p.m., Honolulu firefighters responded to a fire at 1350 Ala Moana Boulevard, Penthouse 4, and found the body of Kototome in a bedroom closet. She had been shot through the chest and strangled. Later that night firefighters were called to the Park Shore Hotel where a red Acura sports car was on fire. Kototome's son, Goro Fujita was found dead in the passenger seat. He had also been shot in the chest. Investigators gradually pieced together what happened and discovered the suspect had fled to Japan. Kototome had a visitor that afternoon who demanded money in exchange for her son's life. She called her banker and requested a large sum of money. He said he was unable to comply and the phone call was cut off by the murderer who was in Kototome's apartment. She was shot and the fire started to cover up the crime shortly after the call was cut off. Goro was then met by the murderer at his apartment at Discovery Bay. He too was shot. His body removed by the murderer and placed in the Acura which was then driven away to Park Shore Hotel and set on fire. To make a long story short. All this was caught on video cameras. The murderer was extradited back to Hawaii and convicted. This tragic event has attached itself to the 1350 building. People still respect Kototome and feel sorry for her and her son. I'm guessing most Yelpers were about 3 years old when this happened. If you grew up in Honolulu, it might be interesting to ask your parents about this famous murder case. Who knows? I'm sure they just might remember this event well. They might even know someone closely involved. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Built in 1968, it is often referred to as the Grand Dame of Honolulu apartment condos. It won the Best Managed Building award in 2015 and it deserves it. In spite of its age, the building is very clean, with 24 hour security by several staff, and access is through eye recognition scanners at access points. I have to take major exception to some of the comments of a reviewer who gave 1350 one star. First, the minimum rental period in this building is 6 months. Her friend rented at 1350 for a couple of weeks? Hmmm... Second, She claimed her friend said the new construction would be 17 floors? No. Its10. Third, the short building is Park Lane. The most expensive address in Honolulu. Condos start at 4x the price of 1350. So the claim that 1350 is overpriced, is also wrong. Fourth, no visitor parking?? Ala Moana center is across the street! Thats probably the largest parking lot in the entire State! And the emptiest part of the lot is under Park Lane, 30 yards from 1350. In her defense however, she did write her review while Park Lane was being constructed, so parking there was not possible at the time of her review. Now, the GOOD things. If you live here Foodland being across the street cannot be underestimated. It is so convenient and its open late. Ala Moana Center formerly ranked as the largest shopping complex in the USA, has virtually everything from High end like Bloomingdales, to low end like Ross. CVS/Longs is very close to 1350, There are 2 foodcourts and lots of food specials. Lets not forget the park, and the beach. Its no wonder that people who live in this building don't want to leave, and if they get the opportunity, they try to move back. read more
7 years ago
12 years ago
Awful building. Went to visit a friend who is on a short term rental in this so called 'high end' condo. First - No parking for visitors. All the parking spots were taken by work vans from various companies. Because it is an older building there is constant contractors/working in this place. The elevators are completely dirty, like riding in a freight elevator, sheet rock remnants and dirty padding hanging from the walls. And the wait for an elevator is long because the workmen take up an entire elevator with their stuff either bringing in or hauling out. Since there is no delegated service elevator visitors have to share or wait for the workers to get done with it. Though once on the elevator they run fairly fast compared to other slow ones I have been in. Then there is the noise. Constant noise from remodeling other units can be heard from my friends unit. Went to the pool - no way! Not luxury living. The noise from a) ala moana construction which is slated to go on until well in to 2017 was tremendous. I mean huge steel sheets being dropped on to steel and the constant 'beep, beep, beep' of trucks backing up, coupled with b) the traffic noise of Piikoi and Ala Moana Blvd with sirens blaring and loud motorcycles to c) loud speakers/megaphones/whistles or something from ala moana park across the street. Can not believe people actually live with this noise. My friend who is only renting there for 3 weeks said the noise is around the clock and he has trouble sleeping at night because of the construction and traffic noise. He said he can't have his windows or patio doors open because of the noise. Has trouble hearing his TV on in his own living room! Who wants to live in Hawaii and not have a window open to feel the trade winds? Makes no sense to me. The only thing it has going for it is the view. Nice view of the ocean but with the construction at Ala Moana it is going to be mostly blocked due to the high rise condos being built in front of the mall. My friend said the new buildings are going to be only 8 stories but they are putting them on top of a few levels of parking ramps so he figures the unit he is in on the 17th floor will be blocked once it is done. He also said there is major condo construction going on to the other side of the building toward Ward Ave. He said a ton of new condo buildings are going to be built over the next 10 years. But then he told me ..... the 'rail' will be coming in 50 feet from the opposite corner on his block. I can't even image the noise 'to come' during that construction and then the noise of the rail running. I mean the building is nice enough I suppose if you are hard of hearing. All I know is I was so glad to get back to my apartment which is across town, which isn't luxury but at least nice and quiet! read more
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