Compact and Convenient Apartment in Tokyo's Kita Ward
This rental apartment, located in Tokyo's Kita Ward, Oji Honcho 2-chome, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for singles or students. The unit is a one-room layout with a total floor area of 9.91 square meters (approximately 2.99 tsubo), featuring a 4.5-tatami mat Western-style room. The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is situated on the second floor. It was built in March 1973.
The monthly rent is 23,000 yen, with a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 500 yen. Initial move-in costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent and a key money (礼金) also equivalent to one month's rent. There is no guarantee deposit or depreciation fee. The contract period is two years, with a renewal fee of one month's rent. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
Key equipment and features of the unit include storage space, a closet, and wooden flooring. Special notes from the agent specify that viewing appointments must be made through ITANDI. A "Kurashido" credit life insurance is required at a cost of 16,500 yen for two years, though the details may change depending on the tenant and conditions. Joining the designated rent guarantee company is a condition of the lease, with an initial guarantee fee ranging from 50% to 100% of the total rent and an annual renewal fee between 0 and 10,000 yen. Utility costs for electricity and water will be billed directly by the landlord.
The surrounding Oji Honcho area provides a quiet, green environment with excellent convenience. The neighborhood is well-served by daily amenities, including a Summit Store supermarket, a 7-Eleven convenience store, and various restaurants and shops within a short walking distance. For transportation, Oji Station, served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line and the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, is an 8-minute walk away, providing direct access to central Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Oji area is historically known as the birthplace of modern Japanese paper money, with the first paper mill established there in the Meiji era. The closest major landmark is the historic Oji Shrine, a serene and culturally significant site nestled in the area's lush greenery.
