Ever wondered what is going to happen to the lot filled with trailer buses that has been empty for quite a while that is located across the Hard Rock Cafe on Kapiolani Blvd?  While there was a used car lot at one point, it has basically been an empty lot with random vehicles parked in its space.

Well, the owner of the lot who is from San Francisco, is planning to build a 62 unit circular condominium on the 21,381 square foot lot, while also putting the lot on sale at the same time (Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin).  If the lot is not sold, the owner will begin buildilng the condo.  As of now, the lot is listed at $7.9 million.

Building a condo in that location next to the Century Center is good for people who want to live in a prime location, because it is walking distance to Ala Moana Cetner, Waikiki, the Convention Center, Don Quixote, and 24 Hour Fitness.  The only problem I see is that buildilng a condo will increase the traffic congestion in that area.  Already, the traffic is pretty hectic in the morning as I head into work.  By adding another residential area smack dab in the middle of Kapiolani Blvd will significantly put more cars on the roads.

I also can’t see these condos being cheap at all.  With the crazy costs of condos in town lately, and with its prime location, I’m sure the prices will be out of range for most people.  Sadly, this is the case with most condos in town.  And with inflation, high gas prices, and more expensive land, people earning average wages will still not be able to afford this condo.

But who knows.  They could sell the lot at anytime, with plans to build something besides a condo.  You never know.

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