The Gessner, N17

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

It’s great around the building. Lots of big shops around ranging from Lidl to Tkmax at 1 min walking distance.

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

The building also has great gym and weekly fitness class. And I believe they would bring more things in future.

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

Yes. We raised a concern with curtains and they replaced every curtain for us.

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

Everything in hand. Supperb location.

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

Think it is always good to know what is around / nearby. I found everything at short distance, but it is something that is good/important to know before we go.

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

Yes. I asked for support with the energy, also with the windows and the support was always fast and effcient.

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

Short:
house, management, shared facilities are excellent. The only concern is the area outside, there is not much to do.

Long:
I have been staying at The Gessner for the last 4 months. From the beginning management were kind enough to answer any questions that I had and made the check in process very easy. During the first week of stay I had some problem with electricity, which was fixed just within 2 days, with no hustle. So no complains towards management or staff, they are great! I am still amazed by the quality of furniture inside of the house as well as in the shared facilities, everything is in the very high standard! Especially I love the gym, unlike in other houses, this gym is not made just to check the boxes, it is very well designed and has the best equipment from Technogym. About the apartment itself, it is also very well planned, very spacious and has lots of natural light!
Some people might concern about living right next to busy road and train stations, but so far never noticed any noise from the windows. But if you open them, then yes, noise is noticeable.

The only concern that I have is the surrounding area, there is literally not much to do except like groceries. It is not something that Gessner management are trying to hide, after all you can just walk around the area and decide for yourself. I would assume that cafes and restaraunts are going to open up sometime in summer 2022, once the surrounding developments will finish. Until then, taking Victoria to Soho, or train to Shoreditch will do 🙂

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

Some people might concern about the Council Tax, because it is in the band D. But again, it is something you can look it up or ask before moving.

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

I had an issue with electricity during my first week of stay. They fixed it in two days with no hustle. They are great!

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This is the best place to Live in North London. We have a lot of initiatives to offer a good life experience on the gessner. All the landlords have pacience and attention with us. Last but not least: all the apartments are amazing!!!

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

About the neighbourhood, is important to say they need a lot of improvements to became one of the bests countys in london.

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

All the times the team have pacience, attention and take care to give for us the best attending, James and Imram are the best!

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

The building is in a developing area but the train/tube station is very close and convenient, and supermarkets and fast food restaurants are within easy reach.

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

There is a construction site in the west and it sometimes can be noisy for someone who is sensitive to the sound.

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

They responded quickly by email or sometime also in person.

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

There are a lot of shops around so it is not required to travel. There are some parkw and the area feels safe

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

The managment responded the same day, almost instantly to lights issue.

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I wasn’t too sure about living in Tottenham before but this part is stunning. Close shops and a large variety of going out places. Placed on the main street and so close to the station, the commute is really easy and the walks home are nice.

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

I was skeptical about the area but I am coming to love it more and more.

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

The staff is quick to solve any issues that might come up.

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

The are is really nice! Tottenham Hale has a wide choice of restaurants, pubs, places to visit and a great metro and train line right outside your door. The street, despite being busy all day, does not disturb anything because the double-glazed window muffles the sound and makes everything quiet. Tottenham Hale Retail Park is very comfortable, full of options and we can do everything without having to go far, as it has Argos, Poundland, Tk Max and much more.

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

One thing I would like to understand is why I can’t hang things on the wall, being a long term contract, I have some furniture that I want to buy and I can’t because we can’t hang anything. I believe that a rule like “fix what to pierce” would solve it and could take it from our warehouse if I didn’t return it in perfect condition.

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

Nothing to complain, they helped us in everything and answered all our doubts from the first contact until the day of the move.

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

The Gessner is situated conveniently close to Tottenham Hale station, which connect it to any area of the city.
Nearby there’s a retail park with pretty much every day essentials and a short bus trip away there’s an IKEA and a Tesco Superstore for other shopping essentials. The building is in general, very well connected to many amenities.

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

I wish I knew about the construction works starting pretty early in the morning and ending quite late during the day. To be fair, the noise is close to none inside the flat and with the windows closed, but it can be a thing when in the balcony or the terraces

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

Always efficiently and in a timely fashion way, but most importantly in a very human way.

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

The transport links in Tottenham Hale is excellent! I feel safe walking home after getting off the night bus because the streets are well lit and I have so far not come across any anti-social behaviour. Although we are close to the road, I don’t hear the traffic. I chose this area because of its closeness to nature. Walk out of the Gessner to the right, there is Down Lane Park for morning walk and exercise. Then there is the Lea Valley. Retail park is good for essential shopping. Choice of restaurants are limited at the moment but with time, this will improve.

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

The possibility that planning permission could be granted to the building opposite for a change of use into a nightclub and live music venue.

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

Yes. I recently had a leak in the bathroom which I reported on the Saturday. Somebody come to assess the problem almost immediately and by the Tuesday the issue was resolved.