I'm looking at a pretty big 3DK that sits on the second floor of both a スナック and an izakaya (not combined, both separate establishments share the first floor) and it's pretty dang cheap. small, sleepy town so everything closes before midnight. 60ish year old wooden structure, looks like its been renovated recently. I can't imagine the noise would be that bad but thought I'd ask in case anyone has had this living situation before. I have a fairly high noise tolerance but I've never lived that close to the action. at the same time it does seem kinda fun. anyone have experience, advice, things to check for or ask about outside of the regular stuff you would when looking at an apartment? thanks
EDIT:
Checked out the place and it was nicer than I thought. Got to talk to the previous tenant and they had no pest issues, never a smell issue, and yes it is noisy during opening hours (quiet by midnight). Also the building owner lives right nearby so they don't have to go through a leasing company for repairs if I need em. I think I'm gonna go for it!
by cuatrofluoride