A guide to living in North London

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

The apartment itself is very spacious with good-sized rooms, which makes a big difference to day-to-day living. The local area is very convenient, with a wide range of shops nearby and plenty of options for food, including a large selection on Uber Eats and Deliveroo. There are also weekly food trucks from local vendors, which is a great addition. For families, there are around 4–5 schools within walking distance (roughly 2 to 15 minutes), which is really helpful. Transport links are excellent, with Tottenham Hale station just a 3–5 minute walk away, making commuting very easy. In terms of downsides, on-street parking is quite limited, which can be challenging if you have a car. However, overall the area is lively, convenient, and well-connected.

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

I’ve personally experienced very quick and efficient responses from the building management whenever needed, which has been reassuring. Maintenance issues have been handled promptly and professionally. I also think residents play a part in how well the building is maintained, and in the block I live in, this has generally been positive, as I’ve had very limited issues overall.

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

I wish I had known how much I’d enjoy living here. The combination of the location, amenities, and supportive staff has made it a really positive experience overall.

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

This area is definitely on the rise with some great pubs for food and drinks near by, Mother Kelly’s is conveniently located next door and you’ll find a fantastic family run pub called The Volunteer which is a few minutes walk away. There are also plenty of green spaces, including parks, reservoirs, and canals that provide great walking routes. Additionally, there are various shops in the vicinity. Access to the Victoria Line is just around a five minute walk away, making commuting extremely easy.

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

We had trouble with our water on the first day, it wasn’t a problem it was more our fault, that we didn’t know what to do. It was a simple fix but we was seen to immediately.

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

The communal shared areas come at cost, a lot of the areas we was really impressed by, we didn’t realise we would have to pay for them, we thought we could access these areas with a simple booking.

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

I like my neighborhood - but I wish there were more shops and local restaurants locally. I end up taking the train back into zones 1 and 2 normally to eat and shop for better selection.

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

Niamh Fennessey Marla has been excellent from all aspects of my tenure in the building. She responds to me extremely quickly and promptly whenever I e-mail her about anything. I also had the pleasure of her handling my tenant application which she assisted me with. I really very much appreciated all of her help and guidance thru the process.

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

I only viewed the apartment with the prior tenants when they were still living there - so I was unable to see some of the wear and tear on the apartment unit after they had already left and once I was able to move in. I wish I had been aware of that beforehand.

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

Gessner is a great property super close to the station and aintained to a very high standard - the cafe and the gym are the best parts of the development

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

Yes - always we had issues with heating in our first week and it was promptly resolved

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

Wish we had known about registering for heating ahead of moving in

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

Living in the King's Cross area is incredibly convenient. The range of local amenities is impressive, with high-quality supermarkets like Waitrose and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes just a short walk away. Being so close to St Pancras International means transport links are unparalleled, making both local commuting and international travel effortless. The street level is generally well-maintained and feels safe, with efficient bin collections and a vibrant, modern atmosphere that captures the best of London living.

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

The management team is very responsive. Whenever I’ve raised a maintenance request or a general inquiry, they have acknowledged it promptly and resolved the issue within a reasonable timeframe. Their professional approach makes living here feel very supported.

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

I wish I had known how excellent the communal social spaces are—I would have started using them for co-working much sooner! Also, a tip for new neighbors: definitely explore the various local shortcuts to King's Cross station, as it can save you quite a bit of time during the morning rush.