Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building

The founder of a downtown co-living space that became a squalid nightmare for residents is being removed as the property’s manager, marking the final days for the leading figure in a monthslong drama at the building one former resident dubbed a “hell hole.”

The only question now is who will replace Honolulu developer Chad Waters.

Hawaiʻi Circuit Court Judge Shirley Kawamura gave Waters until Feb. 26 to pick a successor to manage the squalid property, which for months has had no electricity, air-conditioning, working elevators and, as of this month, running water…

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