First Sanfomi Building: A Convenient Apartment in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
This apartment, located in the First Sanfomi Building in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space. The 44.00㎡ (approximately 13.31 tsubo) unit features a 2DK layout, providing distinct living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with two private rooms. The building itself is a reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in November 1991, standing three stories tall, with this unit situated on the second floor.
The property comes with a comprehensive set of facilities. These include city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a dedicated toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a washlet (bidet toilet seat), a shower, a washroom, a vanity, an indoor space for a washing machine, a system kitchen, a balcony, storage space, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate the apartment is suitable for two occupants and features an exterior finished with tiles.
Important remarks detail the conditions for using a guarantee company (either Japan Safety Co., Ltd. or Nihon Chintai Hoshou). With Japan Safety, the initial guarantee fee is 38,440 yen with a guarantor or 68,440 yen without. A monthly guarantee fee of 800 yen applies (though there is a plan with no monthly fee if you join NS Denki). There is a monthly account transfer fee for rent of 400 yen (plus consumption tax). There is no renewal fee, but a renewal administrative fee of 30,000 yen (plus consumption tax) is required at contract renewal. Insurance must be renewed every two years. Additional rental terms include a security deposit of one month's rent, key money of one month's rent, a monthly management fee of 2,000 yen, and no parking available on-site.
The location is highly convenient, just a 6-minute walk from Hiratsuka Station on the Tokaido Main Line, providing excellent access to Tokyo, Yokohama, and other major cities. The area of Hiratsuka is part of the Shonan region, known for its beaches and vibrant summer culture. An interesting local fact is that Hiratsuka is famous for its annual Tanabata (Star Festival), one of the three major Tanabata festivals in Japan, which draws huge crowds every July. The closest major landmark is the scenic Shonan Beach, a popular destination for surfing, swimming, and enjoying beautiful sunsets over Sagami Bay.
