BRANCHE Waseda: A Modern Maisonette Apartment in Tokyo's Historic Waseda District
This modern apartment, located in the BRANCHE Waseda building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, offers a unique living experience with its maisonette layout. The property features a spacious 55.28 sqm (approximately 16.72 tsubo) interior arranged in a 2DK format, providing ample room for two occupants. Built in January 2013, this reinforced concrete (RC) building is a secure, five-story structure with only 15 units, ensuring a private and quiet residential environment. The apartment is situated on the 4th floor and is currently vacant, with occupancy available from early April 2026.
The apartment is exceptionally well-equipped. Facilities include city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a parcel delivery box, a separate toilet and bath, a bidet toilet seat, a bathroom dryer, a shower, an independent washroom, a washbasin, an indoor laundry space, CATV, a system kitchen, a 24-hour ventilation system, and a corner room with extra storage space. Security is a priority, featuring an auto-lock system, a monitor-equipped auto-lock, a TV monitor intercom, and a fire alarm.
Special notes confirm the property is suitable for two people and is a maisonette. Important remarks detail the financial conditions: key money is required for two months (with an additional one month for corporate contracts). A renewal administrative fee of 22,000 yen applies. Upon moving in, tenants are responsible for a disinfection fee of 18,920 yen, a fire extinguisher charge of 5,500 yen, and a cleaning fee of 72,600 yen. The property is child-friendly. Use of a guarantee company is mandatory, with an initial guarantee fee of one month's rent (minimum 20,000 yen) and an annual continuation fee of 10,000 yen. The lease renewal fee is one month of the new rent.
The monthly costs include a rent of 180,000 yen, a management fee of 5,500 yen, and an optional "N Support" fee of 1,210 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金). The initial contract period is for two years.
The property is situated in the vibrant and academic Waseda area of Shinjuku, known for its prestigious university and rich student culture. An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to the Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, a fascinating institution dedicated to the study of theatrical arts. The closest major landmark is the historic and serene Meiji Jingu Shrine, a vast forested Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, located a short distance away and offering a peaceful escape from the city bustle.
