Spacious 16th-Floor Apartment with Planned Renovation in Koto Ward
This 1SLDK apartment in the Twin Tower Sumitomo Sumiyoshi-kan building offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Tokyo's Koto Ward. With a private floor area of 46.33 sqm (approximately 14.01 tsubo), the layout includes a living-dining-kitchen area, one bedroom, and a service room that functions as a storage space. The unit is situated on the 16th floor of a 21-story building with one basement level, providing an east-facing orientation that promises good views, ventilation, and sunlight.
The property is scheduled for a comprehensive renovation to be completed by the end of April 2026. This planned work includes replacement of all wall and ceiling wallpaper, new flooring throughout, a new kitchen, a new bathroom unit, a new washbasin vanity, a new toilet, replacement of interior doors, and a new water heater. The building itself is a reinforced concrete structure with a total of 229 units and features secure entry with an auto-lock system, a TV monitor intercom, and a parcel delivery locker. A walk-in closet adds to the storage convenience. One parking space is available for rent on the premises.
Located in Sumiyoshi 1-chome, the apartment boasts excellent access to public transport. Sumiyoshi Station, served by both the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and the Toei Shinjuku Line, is just a 4-minute walk away, offering two-line access. Kinshicho Station on the JR Sobu Line is an 11-minute walk. Daily necessities are within easy reach, with supermarkets, convenience stores, and a drugstore all within a 5-minute walking radius. The monthly management fee is 9,300 yen, and the repair reserve fund is currently 11,400 yen. A critical note from the agent states: the repair reserve fund is scheduled to change to 13,300 yen per month from April 2026.
The surrounding Sumiyoshi area is a well-established residential district with a mix of modern apartments and older neighborhoods. An interesting local fact is that the area is part of the larger Fukagawa district, historically known for its lumberyards and as a center for Edo-era firefighting teams. For recreation and tourism, the area is not far from the Sumida River and is within reasonable distance of major attractions like the Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward, which offers panoramic views of the metropolis and is one of the tallest structures in the world.
