A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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

There’s a lot exciting things to do in Canary Wharf, for example there are activities you can do on the river, lots of fun restaurants in the area. also a Asda, Tesco and co op nearby which makes grocery shopping easier. The only negative I would say is the price of things around here, if you want to get your hair or nails done it’s very expensive. There is also no corner shops which can come as an inconvenience for some.

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

Whenever there is an issue with stuff in the room, maintenance come fix it the very next day.

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

To make sure you get a room which isn’t so close to the DLR, as even with your window closed all you can hear every 10 minutes is the train passing by.

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

Living in Bromley-by-Bow is really convenient day-to-day. You’re close to Stratford/Westfield for big shops and restaurants, and there are enough local supermarkets and takeaways nearby for the basics. The best part is transport: Bromley-by-Bow station is easy to reach and getting into the City/Canary Wharf is straightforward, plus there are plenty of buses. For green space, it’s nice being near the canals and parks for a walk or run.

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

I would say the management team is really good. They quickly fixed my issue upon request.

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

Probably the amount of people living in the building/more introduction about the area if people are unfamiliar

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

Apartment property is well connected with many tubes you can take including night tubes which are convenient. Heaps of grocery store options including a shopping mall where you can get everything within 10 mins!

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

They have a good system in place to raise issues and their team comes quite quickly to resolve the issue.

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

Honestly great location, high quality apartments with management that knows how to look after you.

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

Living in ARK is a dream. It’s modern, clean, and lowkey aesthetic enough to feel like you’ve got your life together (even when you don’t). The rooms are comfy, the vibe is very Gen-Z coded, and it actually feels like a proper student community instead of just a place to sleep. Everything you need is nearby, transport is easy, and the overall energy is calm but social, the perfect balance. The parcel room in the basement. Absolute hell. Zero vibes. It feels like a dungeon designed to test patience and emotional stability. Packages go missing, and every visit feels like you’re on a mini survival mission. You go down happy… You come back up lost.

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

Depending on the day, sometimes good, sometimes shit.

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

“So much free food through events, and free brunch every Sunday, would’ve planned my groceries better.”

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

I've been at ARK for 4 years and love it. It offers everything and the staff are very helpful. There are so many things to do and get involved with. Thanks!

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

Yes via the app you can raise issued and they are resolved promptly

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

I didn't know how co-living works and the shared spaces and events are great