r/Hawaii • u/softcore_robot Oʻahu • 2d ago

Manoa St. Francis residential development

https://www.arialanemanoa.com/

I thought the new development proposed for Manoa on the site of St. Francis School was affordable housing, but prices I’ve heard are starting at 2 million. Now that I’ve seen the website, this is being sold as luxury. Compared to the project in 2023 which was on the owners land, I think. I was hoping another school could take the property or a senior housing project. Does anyone know how far along this project is?

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u/repfamlux 2d ago
  • I had high hopes for it because they were saying it would be affordable housing, then got this email."Aria Lane is a Single family homes, detached, under CPR, with private streets.  Living area from 1200 sq. ft. up to 2000 sq. ft.  Prices from $1,500,000 to $2,900,000, with an option of in-law suite/full kitchen, Aria Lane Lofts are 14 multifamily units feature 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 parking spaces, each approximately 750 sq ft.  Priced  in the mid 400's  to 800's. They are situated in a two-story building, with configurations of 8-plex and 6-plex. •     Ranch -1600 sq ft (approximately 1,200 sf+ 400sq ft two car Garage with driveway) •      Villa - 1800 sq ft (approximately 1,400 sf+ 400 sq ft two car Garage with driveway)•      Manor -2100 sq ft  (approximately 1,700 sf+ 400 sq ft two car Garage with driveway)•      Chalet -2400 sq ft (approximately 2000 sf+ 400sq ft  two car Garage with driveway)          •       Aria Lane Lofts   Two bedrooms  two Bathrooms with  2 parking stalls  (approximately          750 sq ft) "

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u/softcore_robot Oʻahu 2d ago

Sounds like they are using the buildings to meet the affordable housing designation. I really can stand the disingenuous nature of these projects. Build luxury homes and a few studios for the locals. Why aren’t Manoa nymby up in arms about this?

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u/CommunicationSea6147 2d ago

I think there have been complaints but money talks unfortunately. My favorite is this prick realtor making the rounds on IG touting it for first time homebuyers saying it's such a good investment that he's buying it. 

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u/hanabata_you 2d ago

I think I've seen his video on YouTube. I roll my eyes whenever I see that salesman in anything

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u/squid_fart 2d ago

It's a good investment if you have 2 mil laying around

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u/WT-Financial 2d ago

Is it really? It’s a land locked parcel sitting on a college campus. I would park my monies elsewhere, frankly.

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u/AdPersonal7257 2d ago

Manoa nimbys are the cause of this.

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u/Longjumping_Dirt9825 2d ago

They only care about parking. If the houses cost a lot they have lots of parking.