"Busy streets but safe along freeway. Bike paths are accessible and near several grocery stores and restaurants. Good place for single people or couples since apartments run cheaper here than other parts of the Metro Honolulu areas. "
"Location, location, location. Located Close to shopping; parks and public schools and transportation. The island’s most prestigious private schools are located in this neighborhood as well as closely located near the University of Hawaii and the William S. Richardson School of La.
.This neighborhood is locate in this close proximity to the freeway access both to the East and West. "
"It is so conveniently located. Easy access to shopping, businesses and the freeway. Most neighbors are friendly. Although the neighborhood is densely populated, it is still relatively quiet and peaceful. It is a very ethnically diverse neighborhood that works well blending and assimilating those cultures together. "
"This area is central Oahu. Everything is conveniently located in the area. Many of my favorite restaurants is a 5 min drive away. My son walks to and from Stevenson Middle School. Living in Makiki is affordable and perfect for my little family and I. "
"school is close by. there are many private schools and roosevelt is right there. there are some sketchy looking people at night on the main roads but i often see kids walking home from school during the day time"
"centally located to many places to do banking, go shopping, visit hospitals, and government buildings. it is very convenient. It is a little noisy and be careful walking at night.
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"its overall pretty good i live by the freeway so its not that bad. i havent had much problem with traffic. Parking is different, its really hard to find parking on Poki st. There should be a parking garage made."
"Dog owners pick up after their dogs therefore keeping neighborhood from smelling bad and keeping it clean. Dont have to worry about walking in dog poo."
"There is a big park in rhe neighborhood and an ice cream shop too. Its close to walmart, pizza hut, and dominos pizza zippys lots of places to go and see"
"I’ve been living in the neighborhood for three years now and enjoy it. I love that everything is close by and in walking distance, though we’re looking into a car it’s nice to be able to walk as well. "
"Peaceful, friendly, lots of flowers and trees, great parks, lovely old homes and pleasant condos - low traffic as it is at the foot of the mountains, safe from floods (or tsunamis), good schools, hospitals, shopping, great bus transport to anywhere on Oahu, and Makiki Park! What more could anyone want???"