Amiru Todaimae: A Compact Apartment in a Quiet Tokyo Neighborhood
This apartment, named Amiru Todaimae, is located in the peaceful residential area of Yayoi 1-chome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The property is a 2-story wooden apartment building constructed in February 2007. The specific unit is a 10.27 sqm (approximately 3.10 tsubo) one-room layout on the second floor, featuring a loft space, making efficient use of the compact area. It is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment comes equipped with city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a dedicated toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin, an indoor space for a washing machine, a loft, a bay window, hardwood flooring, and it is a corner unit with an auto-lock security system for the building entrance.
Special notes from the agent highlight that the property is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and includes a loft. Important financial details include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent, no key money (礼金), a monthly management fee of 3,000 yen, and a renewal fee upon contract renewal. The renewal fee is equivalent to one month of the new rent amount. Additionally, there is a renewal administrative fee of 25% of the new rent (plus consumption tax). Other initial costs include two years' worth of neighborhood association fees totaling 4,800 yen and an insurance requirement of 19,000 yen. A rent guarantee company is utilized, with an initial fee of 50% of the total rent and an annual guarantee fee thereafter.
The area of Bunkyo Ward is known for its academic atmosphere, being home to the prestigious University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus, which is a short distance away. A major landmark in the vicinity is the beautiful Nezu Shrine, famous for its stunning tunnel of vibrant red torii gates and azalea festival in spring. The apartment is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Todaimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, providing excellent access to central Tokyo.