Verification report — C/ Fuencarral 45, 4.º izq.
04·09·2026
No red flags in the points we checked on 3 Sept 2026: the flat exists at the address given and matches the listing, with two notes.
Our visitor was let in, walked through every room, and met the person advertising it. The flat exists at the address given, the price and the terms he described match what you were told, and nobody asked for money to hold it.
Two things came up that are worth settling in writing before you sign. They are in findings 2 and 6 below.
What happened during the visit
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Arrived on C/ Fuencarral. Street number 45 exists; photographed the façade and the portal from the pavement.
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Confirmed 4.º izq. is the unit advertised and that the door matches, without photographing the buzzer panel or any names.
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The landlord came down to the portal and let our visitor in. He was told in advance this was a check requested by a prospective tenant abroad, and agreed to it.
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Walkthrough of all rooms, roughly 20 minutes: entrance, living room, kitchen, bathroom, both bedrooms, and the interior courtyard window.
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Questions about price, deposit, contract length and bills. Answers noted below.
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Left the building. Report written and sent the following morning.
Findings
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1. The address exists and matches the listing Confirmed
C/ Fuencarral 45 is a residential building with a portal on the street, not an office or a shop. The flat shown to us was 4.º izq., the same one described in the listing.
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2. The rooms match the photos you were sent Confirmed, with a note
The living room, kitchen, bathroom and main bedroom match the listing photos, including the furniture. The second bedroom does not: in the listing it has a window onto the street, and in the flat it faces the interior courtyard and is noticeably darker and smaller. The landlord said that photo was taken in another unit in the same building. Ask him to send you a photo of the actual room before you commit.
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3. Someone was there to show the apartment Confirmed
He was at the portal within a few minutes of the agreed time, had keys to the flat, and gave a full unhurried walkthrough with no rooms kept shut.
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4. The landlord's name matches what he told you Confirmed
He showed a Spanish ID card. The name on it is the same one used on the listing and in your WhatsApp messages. We only checked that the names match — we did not copy, photograph or keep the document number.
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5. No full payment was demanded before a viewing Confirmed
He asks for one month's deposit plus the first month, paid when the contract is signed, and said he is happy to sign in person once you arrive. Nothing was requested to reserve or hold the flat in the meantime.
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6. Red flags in the terms you were offered One thing to clarify
The advertised €1,150 does not include the community fee, which he put at about €45 a month, or heating in winter. That was not stated in the listing. It is a normal arrangement in Madrid, but get the full monthly figure written into the contract so there is no argument later.
Promised terms vs. verified
Flat & equipment condition
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Walls, floors, windowsGood
No visible damp, mould, or odd smells in any room, including the interior-facing bedroom.
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Appliances (fridge, washing machine, oven)Good
All present and switched on for us; the washing machine ran a short test cycle without issues.
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Heating & hot waterTo confirm
Gas boiler, landlord says it works. We visited in September, so we couldn't test the heating itself — only that hot water ran at normal pressure. Ask for this in writing if it matters to you.
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Wifi speed testTo confirm
No fixed internet currently installed — the landlord said you'd set up your own contract. We couldn't run a speed test on this visit.
Photos from the visit
Building & area
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Entrance & accessibilityNote
No lift — the flat is on the 4th floor. Worth knowing if that matters to you or anyone moving in with you.
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Street & surroundingsGood
Quiet residential stretch of C/ Fuencarral, clean pavement, no visible issues around the entrance.
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Noise during the visitNote
Moderate street traffic audible from the street-facing rooms around 11:40am. The interior-facing bedroom was noticeably quieter. We can't tell you what it sounds like at night or on weekends — only what we heard at that time.
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Supermarket, transport & commuteGood
14 min walk to Gran Vía. As an example: about 25 min door-to-door by metro to Ciudad Universitaria.
Price analysis
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Asking rent
€1,150/month for a 2-bedroom flat in Malasaña.
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Comparable listings nearby, at the time of the visit
Similar 2-bedroom flats in the same streets were asking roughly €1,050–€1,300/month.
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Real total monthly cost
About €1,195/month once the ~€45 community fee is added — heating is separate and not included in either figure.
€1,150 sits inside the normal range for a 2-bedroom in this part of Malasaña once you account for the extra monthly costs above.
What this report does not tell you
- Hidden defects that weren't visible on the day — behind furniture, under flooring, or inside walls.
- Noise or anything else at times other than when we visited.
- The legal validity of the contract he offers. We are not lawyers and we do not review clauses.
- Anything that changes after the visit — a different flat being offered, a new price, or a new payment method.
What we would do next, in your position
- Ask for a photo of the real second bedroom before you send anything, and keep it in the same chat as the rest of the conversation.
- Get the total monthly figure in writing — rent, community fee and bills — and check it against the €1,150 you were quoted.
- Pay by bank transfer to an account in his name, once the contract is signed. Not to a third party, and not by an instant transfer app.