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

Do not move here under any circumstances. This development is sold on a fantasy, not the reality. The area is dead, depressing and poorly served, with almost nothing open except a small Co-op. Reaching the shopping centre or Tesco means walking through underpasses and surrounding areas that feel unsafe and neglected. There is ongoing anti-social behaviour in the park, yet security seem completely ineffective. Transport is awful: trains to Brent Cross West are constantly cancelled, making commuting miserable, and the only fallback is a 20-minute walk to the Northern line through a rough and unwelcoming estate. The most offensive part is how aggressively this place is marketed to people who do not know London, as if this is “central London” and somehow acceptable. It is not. On top of that, residents have been strung along with empty promises about amenities that still have not opened. This place is misleading, overpriced and deeply disappointing. After speaking to multiple people, leasing is heavily to blame. *Name Removed* and *Name Removed* will say anything to close a deal.

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

Building management will listen and acknowledge concerns, but the main problem is that very little meaningful action follows. Issues are noted without being properly resolved, whether that is problems with the gym temperature, the parcel room chaos, poor internet in the work-from-home space, or the way shared amenities are managed. The overall pattern is one of polite but ineffective management, where residents raise the same complaints repeatedly without seeing real improvement.

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

I wish I had known how much of the development is style over substance. It looks impressive when you first view it, but the reality is cheap finishes, poor management, weak transport links, underwhelming local amenities and shared spaces that come with restrictions and extra charges. I also wish I had known how heavily the place is marketed in a way that makes the area and lifestyle sound far better than they really are. Also, the utility bills are incredibly high! You can not get out of them and there is a standing charge of £40 per month for heating. This is before you've even used anything.

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

Great location and amenities, but noise and busy surroundings can be a downside. However great living overall.

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

Very quick and sufficient, had a minor problem at the flat and Ernest fixed it right away

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

I wish I had known how busy the King’s Cross area can get during peak hours and events. The location is amazing, but it does mean more foot traffic and noise than expected at times. It’s still a great place to live—just helpful to be aware of the liveliness of the neighborhood.

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

Very convenient location, safe and lots of amenities and shops, bus stop is near the property and post offices nearby

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

always responded fastly to any problems raised and whatsapp communication has been helpful

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

nothing in particular because overall great experience

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

The local area is absolutely dull! As others mentioned, massively mislead by leasing about how quickly the build up would take place (among other lies *Name Removed* is more than happy to share to close a deal). The area is generally on the unsafe side, it's a nightmare to commute to/from, and generally has nothing to do. Insult to injury, when the square opens, its first shops will be the shops that are already down the street, which in themselves are not that great (a bakery and a pizza shop). Overall, pretty dull area that can't command the price range they are asking for the flats. The park also attracts an anti-social crowd. Even though we were told it has on site security (which it does), the security guys themselves do nothing in terms of policing other than walking aimlessly up and down the park. Drug exchanges literally happening in the corner and the smell of weed in the air.

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

They have responded but done exactly nothing to address it. If they want to it's now here in black and white. I'd start with concierge behaviour, sorting out the mail room mess, and gym lack of equipment.

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

How superficial everything is. Just not worth the price tag.

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

I stayed at Author Building for a short period, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The apartment design is modern and comfortable, and the facilities are really impressive for anyone staying even briefly. The gym, lounge areas, and workspace were always clean. Building management and the concierge team were friendly and made settling in very easy. A quick shout out to Afrah & Trifon. — definitely a 5‑star experience.

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

Very quick and prompt responses! Easy to communicate.

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

I wish I’d known how convenient the location really is — everything from transport to food options is minutes away. If I’d realized that earlier, I would’ve booked a longer stay.