By Staff Reports
(HONOLULU) – The City and County of Honolulu has acquired 819 South Beretania Street to support the development of a new HPD Annex, expanding Honolulu Police Department (HPD) operational capacity and strategically consolidating key policing functions at its main station. The new facility—located immediately adjacent to HPD’s headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street—will improve efficiency, enhance collaboration, and support long-term planning.
The 24,000-square-foot site will be redeveloped as a purpose-built facility designed to immediately support HPD operations by easing parking constraints for personnel working in the area. In addition, the City and HPD will explore future opportunities to incorporate workforce housing on the site, aligning with ongoing efforts to create housing solutions for essential workers.
The City’s Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM), which manages strategic real estate transactions for City agencies, facilitated the $8 million acquisition in close coordination with HPD. The transaction closed on July 17, 2025.
“This is a smart, forward-looking investment in the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “HPD has been headquartered at 801 South Beretania since 1992, and over the years, the department has simply outgrown the space. As a result, many of its divisions have been pushed into City-owned and leased offices scattered across the island. That’s not sustainable — operationally or financially. By bringing essential police functions back together in one location, we’re improving coordination, reducing long-term rental costs, and laying the groundwork for a stronger, more efficient future for HPD and the communities it serves.”
“This additional space allows us to better support the sworn women and men of HPD who report to duty each day with dedication and integrity. It’s a practical investment in officer wellness and operational readiness — and a small step toward honoring the service they provide,” said Acting Chief Rade Vanic of the Honolulu Police Department. “These kinds of cross-agency collaborations are how we move our city forward. We are grateful to the Mayor’s Office and DHLM for recognizing this need and working in laulima — true partnership — to make it possible. Even as this site is used for employee parking today, it symbolizes a future of thoughtful planning and investment in public safety for all of Oʻahu.”
The property at 819 South Beretania Street was conveyed to the City as a fully cleared development site. Demolition of the dilapidated structure was negotiated by DHLM to be completed prior to closing, and the parcel was delivered in construction-ready condition to support the timely planning and implementation of the HPD Annex.
The initiative reflects the City’s broader commitment to investing in public safety infrastructure and delivering essential services in a more coordinated, fiscally responsible way.
For more information about the Honolulu Police Department and its services, visit www.honolulupd.org.