About London Borough of Camden

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

York Way is being developed rapidly the last years and many new developments are being built, meaning that the whole area will be transformed in the future into something really nice. At the moment there aren’t many shops, restaurants nearby but, Granary Square which is a 10 minute walk away offers all those things. There is a street opposite of the development where usually there are parking spaces but obviously they’re not free. In general the area is good and feels safe. Opposite of the development there is also a club called Egg, which is attracting people, but the nice isn’t a problem thanks to the soundproofness of the building.

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

There is a new development being built opposite of the building, ants during the day with the windows open the noise can be quite high. However, our building has amazing soundproofness with double and triple glazed windows, so this isn’t an issue with the windows closed.

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

The building management is easy to find via an email or a quick phone call, and they usually respond fairly quick.

It is unfortunate that they did not choose to put in a lounge / multi-purpose room for use by the residents, which would have been a useful amenity.

The concierges, after an initially bumpy period are great. However, the management company itself is poor and not very transparent.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The location is fantastic. Obviously well connected to Kings Cross which seems to improve each time a development on the main estate is completed. However, it is also very close to Camden Town (there is a little used pedestrian bridge over the train tracks) at the back of Maiden Lane estate that is a useful shortcut.

Parking can be a problem as there is very limited visitor parking in the area (for handyman / contractors) this can be an issue.

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

Didn’t realize how close it was to both Camden and Angel.

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

As the snagging period is over, communication with the building management (aside from the concierges) is almost non-existent, which is the issue.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Brilliant area to live! Has everything London has to offer in the local vicinity. From clubs/comedy nights/gyms/shops/beautiful scenery.

Only downside is it can get quite busy over the weekends with tourists etc. There is also a big homeless/drug community in the area. Which I’m not actually that fussed on, it’s more that I feel there aren’t more things in this area to help these people x

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

Most guardian properties only give you up to two weeks notice that you have to leave the property. Whereas in Lulworth we are near enough guaranteed at least a couple of years before they start developing the main tower. So the security of this is amazing! Knowing we have this cheap rent in a lovely space for a good few years still. Brilliant way to try save some money x

Dislike
The layout is weird hard to put furniture
I’d change the the carpet floors and the layout and I’d love a dishwasher
And there was no washing machine when we moved in

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Likes
Great location
Great security
Ships nearby

Dislikes
I dont like having carpet floors
Ground floor bedrooms overlooks the streets

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

No ventilation in the apartment space so it gets very hot throughout the year
I wish there were windows but we only have balcony doors so it is suseptible to crime

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home would be the Location or the size