I fell in love with the neighborhood: Komagome!
Komagome’s not flashy, yet has fascinating contradictions. Busy and bustling, but Mr. Hiro’s studio apartment’s on a quiet off-street. If you love small neighborhoods and intimate restaurants, this is your place. Komagome revolves around its restaurant culture with lots of tiny/semi-secret bar spaces to take in ramen/sushi and drink good beer. Don’t be afraid - just have a seat !!! I found the restaurant/counter scene very very friendly, and a terrific place to have a laugh with the locals, even if your Japanese is bad (or like mine nonexistent).
Subway lines get you anywhere fast. I never felt unconnected to all of Tokyo. Excellent location.
The first-floor studio is exactly as advertised. Of course it is small - this is Tokyo. Very clean, tidy, and comfy.
Hiro-san - the owner/manager - is efficient, polite, helpful, and responds to emails within minutes. I never had a single problem, and I stayed 61 days.
Thanks Hiro !!!!