Investment Opportunity: Studio Apartment in Shinjuku, Tokyo
This property is a studio apartment (one-room layout) located in the Ichigaya-Sadoharacho 3-chome area of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a 7-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in September 1964. The unit has a wall-core exclusive area of 17.64 square meters (approximately 5.33 tsubo) and includes a balcony. The building is managed by Life Port Seiyo Inc. under a fully outsourced, patrol-based management system.
According to the agent's notes, the property is currently tenanted, generating a projected annual rental income of 840,000 yen, with a projected annual yield of 5.79%. It is listed as an 'owner change' property. The equipment includes an air conditioner and an indoor space for a washing machine. Special notes indicate the property has a defect insurance guarantee and a performance evaluation. The transaction method is exclusive agency.
The location offers excellent convenience, being just a 4-minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and a 9-minute walk from Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo Line. The surrounding area of Ichigaya is a blend of government offices, corporate headquarters, and educational institutions, giving it a dynamic and international atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Ichigaya Camp, which was historically the site of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy. The closest major landmark is the majestic Imperial Palace and its surrounding gardens, which are a short train ride away and offer a vast, serene escape in the heart of the metropolis.
