The building originally had a full basement , but it was filled in following another major tsunami from the 1960 Valdivia earthquake . Its condition deteriorated and by 1990 it was scheduled to be demolished . David Levenson bought the property from Hata 's descendants , renovated the interior while restoring the exterior , and rented it to a number of local businesses . The metal awning between the two stories was replaced , but the wrought iron brackets were restored . It is located at 308 Kamehameha Avenue , coordinates
1960 Valdivia earthquake
1960 Valdivia earthquake
S. Hata Building