A guide to living in Leeds

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area has good access to Leeds city centre — it’s only a 10–15 minute walk, and trains are easy to reach, which is one of the strongest positives of living here. However, the immediate surroundings are quite limited in terms of shops and bars. There are a few places within walking distance, but the choice is fairly narrow, and you’re mostly stuck with the inflated prices at the nearest Tesco Express if you need something quickly. The stretch towards Holbeck is quite barren and visually run‑down, which doesn’t add much to the local feel, though it’s manageable if you’re heading into town. Unfortunately, anti‑social behaviour has been getting noticeably worse. There are frequent fireworks at night, cars speeding at all hours, and NOSS canisters and syringes have been found outside the complex before. There have also been reports of homelessness extending into people accessing buildings, which raises understandable concerns about safety. Security issues around the car park overseen by Leodis have been mentioned too, including cars being broken into and bikes stolen. Parking availability is extremely poor. Spaces aren’t included with the flats, and the cost of a space is high (around £120 a month last I heard). This leads to people parking on the pavements so heavily that the paths can become unusable. It’s a persistent issue and makes the street feel cramped and poorly managed. Overall, while the location is convenient for getting into Leeds, the immediate area suffers from limited amenities, worsening anti‑social behaviour, and serious parking and security problems

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management generally responds in a way that feels more focused on charging tenants than actually helping. When issues are raised, they often look for a way to bill you, even for things that are clearly wear and tear. Requests for improvements or reasonable changes (like a corner sofa or pet permission) are usually met with a flat refusal. Even simple things, like replacing a worn key fob, became a negotiation. While some staff are helpful, the overall approach feels inconsistent, profit‑driven, and rarely supportive of long‑term residents.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I’d known before moving in is how limited and inflexible the furnished design actually is. You don’t get much choice, and even long‑term residents can’t request simple changes like a corner sofa. I also wish I’d known how many extra charges management tries to apply for things that are clearly wear and tear, and how inconsistent the “pet‑friendly” policy really is. The included internet is unreliable, the gym is often too busy to use, and resident events book up instantly. These are things you’d never notice from a viewing, but they make a big difference once you live here.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The development is something which isn’t existing in Leeds anywhere else. I haven’t seen something which catches my eye as much as thjs

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

When I called the issue was fixed nearly straight away on the phone

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew about all of the garbage shoots, I’ve been using the same one

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The good is the apartmenr itself, really liek the spec, the bad is the noise level in leeds and the riff raff soemtimes in the centre

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Great, very fast and always willing to go the extra mile

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish i knew about the different amenities, although i didnt actually do the physical viewing

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The building is great and i really enjoy living here, i have felt at home sincie i moved in. The area feels safe

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

fine, was resolved by tom almost straight away which is goof for nexr time

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

About the motorway noise, although it isnt too bad at all times

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Lots of good things about new york square - i really like the modern feel to the building and how everyone knows echother. I went to thr event tonight, and had a great time. Shoutout to Tom who made the night even better and ensured we had a drink at all times (hahah)

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

havent raised any issues so far - just questions, but they were all fine

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

no sure, ill have to think harder haha. Maybe about utilities