Compact Investment Apartment in Shinjuku's Business Hub
This studio apartment, located on the 4th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete building, offers a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku ward. The property features a compact yet functional layout with a private area of 18.09 square meters (approximately 5.47 tsubo) and benefits from a southeast-facing orientation for natural light. Key building amenities include an elevator, security cameras, and city gas supply. The unit is also internet-ready. A notable feature is that it is a corner unit, potentially offering better light and ventilation.
According to agent notes, the property is currently tenanted, ensuring immediate rental income upon purchase. The estimated annual rental income is 840,000 yen, yielding a projected gross return of 4.97%. The building management is fully entrusted to Royal Building Management Co., Ltd., with no on-site superintendent. The property is suitable for an owner change and is approved for office use, adding flexibility for potential buyers. The transaction will be handled directly by the seller's agent.
The apartment is situated in the bustling Nishi-Shinjuku 4-chome district, a major commercial and business center known for its iconic skyscrapers. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with Oedo Line's Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station just a 4-minute walk away, Tochomae Station a 9-minute walk, and Marunouchi Line's Nishi-Shinjuku Station within a 12-minute walk. This location provides effortless access to all of Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that Nishi-Shinjuku is home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's observatories, which offer spectacular free panoramic views of the city and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. The closest major landmark is the sprawling Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a beautiful and historic park blending traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal garden styles.