York & Elder, BN1

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

The local area is what you’d expect for a central city location with a good choice of shops, restaurants right on your doorstep and the Lanes and city centre a stones throw away. The building is located on New England Street which is quite a busy road, but no traffic noise can be heard when the windows/doors are closed. The Elder Place Corridor behind the building is a little shabby but is about to undergo a facelift to make it more vibrant and welcoming. Transport links are fantastic with Brighton train station 5mins walk away. But car parking is an issue, with residents unable to get permits from the council for on-street parking combined with limited parking spaces available in the building - and the few that are available come at a significant cost.

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

Yes the building management responded to an issue I raised in relation to dust coming in via the air vents. The air filters were changed the same day and the issue has not occurred again since.

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

That residents are not able to get an on-street parking permit.

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

London Road is vibrant and a bit gritty. Loads of great and fun pubs. Some really quirky and interesting eateries. Open Market is fun. Transport is excellent with buses into town and trains and coaches to London and Gatwick.

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

The maintenance team has usually responded to my requests.

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

Get on the building WhatsApp group to get a sense of what’s going on!

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

The area has a great selection of local shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with lovely nearby green spaces. Transport links are reliable and convenient, with good access to buses and train stations. The street is quiet and clean, with no problems related to anti-social behaviour or traffic noise. Private parking is available, and the bin chute system on each floor makes waste disposal simple and efficient. A special thanks to Moe, Zee, and Dan — the management team is excellent. Moe and Zee are always kind, respectful, and helpful, and Dan, the manager, is professional, approachable, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Their support creates a very welcoming and well-managed living environment. Overall, it’s a comfortable and enjoyable place to live.

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

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues. They are polite, efficient, and make sure everything is resolved without delay. I’ve always felt supported and well taken care of.

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

One thing I wish I had known earlier is how active and welcoming the community is. The management team regularly organises social events, which really helps residents connect and feel at home. Also, the convenience of having a gym, co-working space, and even private meeting rooms inside the building is something you don’t fully appreciate until you start living here. It’s more than just an apartment — it really feels like a complete living experience.

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

This is a perfect location with everything near and close to the train station. The traffic is a bit noisy buy overall is all good

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

Response was very quick and effective on certainly issues. We are having noisy walking neighbours above us and this is still not resolved.

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

I would gotten a unfurnished flat, as quality of fourniture is not the best, such as mattress .

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

Living in York and Elder has been super convenient. We commute to London and the station is only 8 min away. We have a big Sainsbury’s 4 min away and have other grocery shops on London Road also a few minutes away. In terms of restaurants, there’s plenty nearby on London Road and the North Lanes. It’s also very close to Preston park and to various gyms/studios. I genuinely love its location. It’s quite peaceful around as well, no traffic noise or anti-social behavior around.

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

We’ve had a few issues with the fire alarm going off (needing replacement) and a window not being fully sound proof, but the team has always been super attentive and helpful to resolve them quickly. I’d say they’re pretty effective solving problems :)

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

One thing I didn’t know when I moved in and it was an amazing surprise was that the station was actually closer than I thought (if you access through the rear/ taxi entrance) and that we had a big sainsburys so close. The one thing that I kinda knew before moving in is that you need your key card to move around the building always, so if you have visitors or food deliveries you need to come down to get them. This of course makes the building super safe, but something to consider.