The Vanguard Lofts is a mixed-use loft building with 34 residential lofts and 3,616 square feet of ground floor retail. The building was once the first used car dealership in all of Hawaii, back in 1907. In 1965, the old National Cash Register (NCR) bought it as an office and added another section, hiring renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff. Since then, the historic building has been renovated and converted into a modern and sophisticated living space. With high ceilings, large windows, exposed pipes and vents, the Vanguard Lofts is a progressive, stylish option for residents. Its location in 720 Kapiolani Boulevard places it within the Kakaako and midtown Honolulu neighborhoods – an exciting area bustling with prime shopping, eating and entertainment options.
Vanguard Lofts is located in Kakaako, Honolulu’s fastest developing urban core, which means you’ll be able to walk to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Residents will also benefit from being close to Ala Moana Shopping Center, America’s largest open-air shopping mall. At nearby Ala Moana Beach Park, you can swim, paddleboard, surf, or kayak. Waikiki is only a short drive away, and the Neal Blaisdell Center, where big shows and concerts are held, is within walking distance.
If you work in the city, you can grab a bus that stops often along the street and be at your office in 15 minutes. Restaurants such as MW Restaurant, Yamaji, Sushi ii, Nobu Honolulu, Piggy Smalls, and many others are within walking distance or a short five-minute drive. Families will be relieved to learn that institutions such as Iolani School, Punahou School, and others are only 10 to 20 minutes away by car. When the train line is finished, the Ala Moana Transit will be close by, allowing you to go to farther destinations.
The amenities skydeck is on the third floor and can be accessed through FOB. A pool, whirlpool spa, BBQ, resident bar, and pool cabanas are all available on the deck. A protected resident entrance, six guest parking slots, and storage rooms in the parking garage are among the inside features.
There’s a total of 36 units, which are one to four-bedroom units. One-bedrooms have 827 to 919 square feet interior space, 45 to 263 square feet of lanai and/or decks that add another 545 to 750 square feet. Two-bedrooms range from 836 to 2000 square feet, lanais of 46 to 203 square feet and/or decks of 326 to 1,030 square feet. Three-bedrooms are 1,382 to 2,000 square feet, with lanais of 121 to 238 square feet and/or decks with 875 to 1,831 square feet. The one four-bedroom has 2,273 square feet, with a lanai of 238 square feet and a deck of 1,868 feet.
Prices range from $925K to $1.5M, with maintenance fees at $0.87 per square feet.
Six lofts have direct access to the sky deck from a private rooftop walk-out or walk-up decks. Residents may also have optional personal gardens, outdoor built-in kitchens with a gas grill, sink and fridge. A 7′ x 7′ private whirlpool outside spa with a built-in trellis is also available.
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